Which speaker to choose for a conference on neuroscience?

The choice of the ideal speaker for a neuroscience conference depends first and foremost on the objective of your event, much more than on the specific topic addressed. Biliana Todorova, Alice Pailhès, Ben Campagna, Hermès Garanger, and Pierre-marie Lledo each offer a unique approach tailored to different expectations: strategy, management, operations, decision-making, human dimension, and so on. This is not a ranking of the top five speakers, but rather a comparison of their areas of expertise and respective contributions. The table below details for each one their preferred angle, targeted objective, and intended audience, to help you identify the most relevant profile for your audience and your goals.

How to Decide Quickly

Identify the priority of your event, then follow the rule that applies.

• If you want a participative, fun, and hands-on conference to boost engagement and collective performance. → Biliana Todorova — to stimulate engagement through neuroscientific experience
• If you want to surprise and raise your audience’s awareness about cognitive biases and influence, with impactful demonstrations. → Alice Pailhès — to discover the unconscious influence on our decisions
• If you’re looking for practical solutions for stress management and sustainable performance within your leadership teams. → Ben Campagna — to prevent burnout and develop lasting resilience
• If you want to explore emotion and stress management through meditation and understanding the nervous system. → Hermès Garanger — to cultivate mental well-being through meditation and neuroscience
• If you’re seeking a high-level scientific talk to enlighten and inspire managerial transformation. → Pierre-marie Lledo — to optimize management through neuroscience insights

Angles and Specificities of Each Speaker

Biliana Todorova

International Speaker • PhD in Science • Expert in Individual and Collective Performance • Passionate about the Brain

Angle: Conference-Experience: Neuroscience in the Service of Engagement

For which audience / event: Managers, teams, interactive seminars, team-building workshops

Choose if… Choose if you want a participative, engaging, and practical conference to strengthen engagement and collective performance.

Conference to watch: Conference-Experience: Neuroscience in the Service of Engagement

Alice Pailhès

Doctor of Psychology | Magician-Mentalist | Speaker | Author

Angle: The Magic of Leadership

For which audience / event: Executives, managers, conventions, inspiring events

Choose if… Choose if you want to surprise and engage your audience on cognitive biases and influence, with impactful demonstrations.

Conference to watch: The Magic of Leadership

Ben Campagna

Multidisciplinary expert in chronic stress and sustainable performance, Ben Campagna guides leaders and executive teams from burnout to resilience and alignment.

Angle: Chronic Well-being — The Science of Sustainable Leadership and Performance

For which audience / event: Executive committees, managers, leadership seminars, companies undergoing transformation

Choose if… Choose if you’re looking for practical solutions for managing stress and achieving sustainable performance within your leadership teams.

Conference to watch: Chronic Well-being — The Science of Sustainable Leadership and Performance

Hermès Garanger

Youngest Western woman 'Lama' in the world at 19, TV Producer and Director, Active Mom, Committed Woman, Passionate Speaker... and recently Author of the autobiographical book 'Lama at 19... And after?'

Angle: How can we reduce "stress, fear, and anxiety" by understanding our nervous system (Vagus Nerve)?

For which audience / event: Companies, teams seeking meaning, wellness workshops, personal development seminars

Choose if… Choose if you want to explore managing emotions and stress through meditation and understanding the nervous system.

Conference to watch: What if our well-being depended on good mental health?

Pierre-marie Lledo

CNRS Research Director and Director at Pasteur (perception and memory)

Angle: Neuro-sympathetic management

For which audience / event: Executive committees, managers, large corporations, institutional conferences

Choose if… Choose if you are looking for a high-level scientific presentation to enlighten and inspire managerial transformation.

Conference to watch: Neuro-sympathetic management

FAQ

How do I choose a speaker suited to the objective of my neuroscience event?

First, define the main objective of your conference (awareness, training, inspiration). For example, Biliana Todorova is renowned for making complex concepts accessible, while Pierre-marie Lledo addresses highly specialized scientific issues.

Which speaker would be best for a non-specialist audience?

For a broad audience, choose a speaker like Alice Pailhès, who knows how to make neuroscience accessible and interactive. Check their presentation style and feedback from similar events.

How can I adapt the conference format to the speaker’s profile?

Some speakers, like Ben Campagna, excel in participatory workshops, while others prefer traditional lectures. Find out about the formats they offer to ensure your audience stays engaged.

What technical level should I choose based on the conference audience?

For a knowledgeable audience, Hermès Garanger can delve into the technical aspects of neuroscience. For less specialized profiles, opt for a speaker experienced in science communication.

How should I prepare a good brief for a neuroscience speaker?

Share with the speaker the specific expectations for your event, the participants’ profile, and the allotted time. Lespeakers can support you in this step to optimize 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 neuroscience.

For a detailed shortlist with biographies, also see our selection of speakers on neuroscience.