The choice of the ideal speaker for a human resources conference depends first and foremost on the specific objective of your event, and not solely on the topic being addressed. This guide compares five major speakers: Denis ATLAN, Caroline Loisel, Philippe Pierre, Lali Dugelay, and Pierre Monclos. This is not a Top 5 ranking, but rather an analysis of the different perspectives each one offers—whether it’s strategy, management, operational approach, decision-making, or the human dimension. The table below details, for each speaker, their preferred angle, the intended objective, and the target audience, to help you make a relevant and tailored choice for your needs.
How to Decide Quickly
Identify the priority of your event, then follow the rule that applies.
- If you want to demystify AI and get real feedback on its integration into HR processes. →
Denis ATLAN — to understand the concrete impact of AI on HR - If you want to boost engagement and cooperation in a context of transformation or hybrid work. →
Caroline Loisel — to reinvent engagement and cooperation - If you want to strengthen your employer brand and integrate diversity and interculturality into your HR practices. →
Philippe Pierre — to highlight diversity and retain talent - If you want to equip your managers to better identify and support employees with invisible disabilities. →
Lali Dugelay — to raise awareness about inclusion and invisible disabilities - If you want to understand and implement AI in your HR practices, with a focus on current and future challenges. →
Pierre Monclos — to integrate AI into your HR strategy
| Speaker | Overview | Angle | Objective | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denis ATLAN Français | Angle Demystifies AI applied to HR with concrete case studies and real-world feedback. Objective Understanding the concrete impact of AI on HR Target SME leaders, HR managers, operational managers, pragmatic seminars | Demystifies AI applied to HR with concrete case studies and real-world feedback. | Understanding the concrete impact of AI on HR | SME leaders, HR managers, operational managers, pragmatic seminars |
| Caroline Loisel Français | Angle Individual vitality at the heart of workplace engagement Objective Reinventing engagement and cooperation Target Managers, HR teams, corporate seminars, interactive workshops | Individual vitality at the heart of workplace engagement | Reinventing engagement and cooperation | Managers, HR teams, corporate seminars, interactive workshops |
| Philippe Pierre Français | Angle Attract and retain talent Objective Valuing diversity and retaining talent Target COMEX, HRD, diversity managers, large companies, institutional conferences | Attract and retain talent | Valuing diversity and retaining talent | COMEX, HRD, diversity managers, large companies, institutional conferences |
| Lali Dugelay Français | Angle Provides authentic testimony and tools to better integrate people with DYS disorders and ADHD in the workplace. Objective Raising awareness about inclusion and invisible disabilities Target Managers, diversity officers, HR teams, inclusion workshops | Provides authentic testimony and tools to better integrate people with DYS disorders and ADHD in the workplace. | Raising awareness about inclusion and invisible disabilities | Managers, diversity officers, HR teams, inclusion workshops |
| Pierre Monclos Français | Angle New ways of managing HR Objective Integrate AI into the HR strategy Target HR managers, innovation departments, SMEs, practical workshops, webinars | New ways of managing HR | Integrate AI into the HR strategy | HR managers, innovation departments, SMEs, practical workshops, webinars |
Angles and Specificities of Each Speaker
Angle: Demystifies applied AI for HR with concrete cases and real-world field experience.
For which audience / event: SME executives, HR managers, operational managers, pragmatic seminars
Choose if… Choose if you want to demystify AI and get real feedback on integrating it into HR processes.
Conference to watch: HR and ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: Recruiting and Training in the Age of Generative AI
Focus: Individual vitality at the heart of workplace engagement
For which audience/event: Managers, HR teams, corporate seminars, interactive workshops
Choose if… Choose this if you want to boost engagement and cooperation in a context of workplace transformation or hybridization.
Conference to watch: Individual vitality at the heart of workplace engagement
Angle: Attracting and Retaining Talent
For which audience / event: Executive Committees, HR Directors, Diversity Managers, large corporations, institutional conferences
Choose if… Choose if you’re looking to strengthen your employer brand and integrate diversity and interculturality into your HR practices.
Conference to watch: Attracting and Retaining Talent
Angle: Offers an authentic testimonial and practical tools to better integrate people with DYS disorders and ADHD in the workplace.
For which audience / event: Managers, diversity officers, HR teams, inclusion workshops
Choose if… Choose if you want to equip your managers to better identify and support employees with invisible disabilities.
Conference to watch: DYS DISORDERS AND ADHD IN THE WORKPLACE
Angle: New ways of managing HR
For which audience / event: HR managers, innovation departments, SMEs, practical workshops, webinars
Choose if… Choose if you want to understand and implement AI in your HR practices, with a focus on current and future challenges.
Conference to watch: AI for HR, in practice
FAQ
How do I choose a speaker suited to the objective of my human resources conference?
First, identify the key message or HR issue you want to address. For example, Denis ATLAN is known for his talks on organizational transformation, while Caroline Loisel excels in employee engagement.
Which speaker would be best suited for an audience of HR managers?
For an audience of HR managers, opt for a speaker like Philippe Pierre, who has hands-on experience and knows how to tailor his message to management and leadership challenges.
How can I adapt the speaker’s presentation format to my event?
Discuss your preferred format with the speaker: keynote, interactive workshop, or panel discussion. Lali Dugelay, for instance, offers interactive formats that encourage exchanges with participants.
What level of technicality should I choose for an HR conference aimed at a non-specialist audience?
Choose a speaker who can simplify HR topics, like Pierre Monclos, who makes complex concepts accessible through concrete examples and a clear, educational approach.
How can I best prepare the brief for the chosen speaker?
Specify your expectations, the audience profile, and the key messages to convey. Lespeakers can assist you in drafting the brief to ensure the relevance of the presentation.
What’s next?
Once the angle is clarified, the simplest step is to formalize your brief (objective, audience, format, duration, constraints). We can help you match with the right speaker on human resources.
For a detailed shortlist with biographies, see also our selection of speakers on human resources.