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Keynote SpeakerProf. Dr. Bertrand Piccard

A visionary explorer in the service of the environment

Dr. Piccard comes from a legendary lineage of scientists who conquered from the heights of the stratosphere to the ocean’s depths. Bertrand Piccard made history by achieving two major feats in aviation: the first non-stop round-the-world balloon flight, and more recently, a solar-powered flight without fuel. A psychiatrist, explorer, and... Read more

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Popular Talks by Prof. Dr. Bertrand Piccard

  • Leadership and Teamwork
  • Goal Setting
  • Solar Energy and Sustainability
  • Exploration and Science
  • How to achieve the impossible
  • Pioneering spirit for inventing the future
  • Change altitude in the Winds of Life
  • Run your business like a balloon flight
  • Crisis management
  • Failure and success: two sides of the same coin
  • Economic profitability of the ecological transition

Biography

Dr. Piccard comes from a legendary lineage of scientists who conquered from the heights of the stratosphere to the ocean’s depths. Bertrand Piccard made history by achieving two major feats in aviation: the first non-stop round-the-world balloon flight, and more recently, a solar-powered flight without fuel.

A psychiatrist, explorer, and influential thought leader, Bertrand Piccard rethinks our relationship with innovation and the environment. A pioneer in viewing ecology through the lens of economic feasibility, he has been denouncing since the early 2000s the absurdity of polluting and inefficient systems that are still widely used today. Convinced that protecting nature should be a driver of prosperity, this former United Nations Environment Programme Goodwill Ambassador promotes a solutions-focused, unifying and positive approach to ecology. He advocates for a third way, that of a “qualitative economy”, which goes beyond the sterile divide between limitless growth and utopian degrowth.

Drawing on the 1,900 concrete solutions already identified by his Solar Impulse Foundation, he urges political and industrial leaders to pursue bold environmental action, to modernise infrastructure, legislation and business models by harnessing the tremendous potential of efficiency, cleantech, and renewable energy.

His new project — a non-stop, zero-emission round-the-world flight aboard Climate Impulse, a green hydrogen-powered aircraft — is part of this ongoing quest to explore new solutions that combine progress, sustainability, and quality of life.

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What topics does Prof. Dr. Bertrand Piccard speak about?

Prof. Dr. Bertrand Piccard speaks on Innovation & Creativity, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation, Performance. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Prof. Dr. Bertrand to align the content with your delegates and goals.

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Does Prof. Dr. Bertrand Piccard deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Prof. Dr. Bertrand Piccard is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by Prof. Dr. Bertrand Piccard?

Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Prof. Dr. Bertrand can accommodate.

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What languages does Prof. Dr. Bertrand Piccard present in?

Prof. Dr. Bertrand Piccard delivers keynotes in English, German. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.

What makes Prof. Dr. Bertrand Piccard a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Prof. Dr. Bertrand Piccard's areas of expertise include Innovation & Creativity, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation, Performance. To get a clear sense of Prof. Dr. Bertrand's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.

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Does Prof. Dr. Bertrand Piccard offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

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