The choice of the ideal speaker for a conference on digital topics doesn’t depend solely on the subject matter, but above all on the specific goal of your event. Leslie Coutterand, Linda SCHELL, Vincent Caltabellotta, Denis Pennel, and Minter Dial each offer different approaches, covering a range of perspectives such as strategy, management, operations, decision-making, and the human dimension. This guide is not a ranking of the top five speakers, but rather a comparison of their areas of focus to help you select the one who will best meet your expectations and those of your audience. The table below details, for each speaker, their preferred angle, targeted objective, and intended audience.
How to Decide Quickly
Identify the priority of your event, then follow the rule that applies.
- If you want to approach digital from the perspective of humanity, ecology, and deconstructing beliefs. →
Leslie Coutterand — to question the meaning of digital and its human impact - If you want to inspire your teams to express themselves authentically on LinkedIn and social networks, emphasizing personality. →
Linda SCHELL — to energize individual digital communication - If you want to inspire your teams to rethink their business model with digital and managerial innovation. →
Vincent Caltabellotta — to reinvent the company through digital and human-centric approaches - If you want to explore the changing nature of work under the influence of digital and strengthen team cohesion. →
Denis Pennel — to reinvent the collective in the digital age - If you want to support a digital transformation by working on culture, empathy, and leadership. →
Minter Dial — to achieve digital transformation through empathy and leadership
| Speaker | Overview | Angle | Objective | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Coutterand Français | Angle REDEFINING SUCCESS IN A WORLD THAT NEEDS US Objective Questioning the meaning of digital technology and its human impacts Target Corporate seminar, HR workshops, audiences seeking meaning, managers attuned to people | REDEFINING SUCCESS IN A WORLD THAT NEEDS US | Questioning the meaning of digital technology and its human impacts | Corporate seminar, HR workshops, audiences seeking meaning, managers attuned to people |
| Linda SCHELL Français | Angle Values authenticity and personal branding as a driver of performance on social media. Objective Energize individual digital communication Target Entrepreneurs, sales teams, SMEs, practical workshops | Values authenticity and personal branding as a driver of performance on social media. | Energize individual digital communication | Entrepreneurs, sales teams, SMEs, practical workshops |
| Vincent Caltabellotta Français | Angle Invent your 21st-century business Objective Reinventing the company through digital and human innovation Target Leaders, sales teams, corporate conventions, manager networks | Invent your 21st-century business | Reinventing the company through digital and human innovation | Leaders, sales teams, corporate conventions, manager networks |
| Denis Pennel Français | Angle Analyze the impact of digital technology on meaning, energy, and well-being at work. Objective Reinventing the collective in the digital age Target Managers, departments, conventions, HR seminars | Analyze the impact of digital technology on meaning, energy, and well-being at work. | Reinventing the collective in the digital age | Managers, departments, conventions, HR seminars |
| Minter Dial Français | Angle Trends and the Impact of New Technologies Objective Succeed in digital transformation through empathy and leadership Target COMEX, senior executives, transformation seminars, large corporations | Trends and the Impact of New Technologies | Succeed in digital transformation through empathy and leadership | COMEX, senior executives, transformation seminars, large corporations |
Angles and Specificities of Each Speaker
Angle: REDEFINING SUCCESS IN A WORLD THAT NEEDS US
For which audience / event: Corporate seminars, HR workshops, audiences seeking meaning, managers with a human touch
Choose if… Choose if you want to approach digital topics from a human, ecological, and belief-deconstructing perspective.
Conference to watch: REDEFINING SUCCESS IN A WORLD THAT NEEDS US
Angle: Highlights authenticity and personal branding as drivers of performance on social media.
For which audience/event: Entrepreneurs, sales teams, SMEs, practical workshops
Choose if… Choose if you want to inspire your teams to express themselves authentically on LinkedIn and social media, focusing on personality.
Conference to watch: Go Get Yourselves LIKED! Marketing sells tools, but I’m here to talk about the best tool you’ll ever have: You! Content strategy for those who do it for a living
Angle: Invent your 21st-century business
For which audience / event: Executives, sales teams, corporate conventions, manager networks
Choose if… Choose if you want to inspire your teams to rethink their business model with digital transformation and managerial innovation.
Conference to watch: Invent your 21st-century business
Angle: Analyzes the impact of digital technology on meaning, energy, and well-being at work.
For which audience/event: Managers, executives, conventions, HR seminars
Choose if… Choose if you want to explore how digital transformation is changing work and strengthen team cohesion.
Conference to watch: The Consumer’s Paradise Has Become the Worker’s Hell
Angle: Trends and the Impact of New Technologies
For which audience/event: Executive committees, senior management, transformation seminars, large corporations
Choose if… Choose if you want to support a digital transformation by working on culture, empathy, and leadership.
Conference to watch: How to Succeed in Digital Transformation by Strengthening Your Empathy Muscle
FAQ
How do I choose a speaker suited to the goal of my digital conference?
First, identify the key message or desired impact: inspiration, awareness, or technical expertise. For example, Leslie Coutterand is known for addressing the societal challenges of digital technology, while Vincent Caltabellotta focuses on innovation and digital transformation.
Which speaker would be best for an audience that is not specialized in digital topics?
For an audience with little prior knowledge, opt for speakers like Linda SCHELL, who make digital topics accessible and concrete. Make sure the speaker tailors their talk to the audience’s level of understanding.
What conference formats do these digital speakers offer?
Speakers such as Denis Pennel or Minter Dial can present in keynote format, round tables, or interactive workshops. Choose the format based on the size of the event and the desired level of interaction.
How do I assess the technical level required for the target audience?
Analyze your participants’ profiles and expectations: a professional audience in the field may appreciate a more advanced presentation, while a general audience will prefer a simplified approach. Don’t hesitate to ask the speaker for examples of topics they have already covered.
How can I best prepare the brief for a digital speaker?
Provide a clear brief on the context, audience, and objectives of the conference. You can also rely on specialized platforms like Lespeakers to refine your discussions and ensure the relevance of the presentation.
What’s next?
Once the angle is clarified, the simplest way is to formalize your brief (objective, audience, format, duration, constraints). We can help you match with the right speaker on digital topics.
For a detailed shortlist with biographies, also see our selection of speakers on digital.