Cedric O is a french entrepreneur and the former Secretary of State in charge of digital transition (2020-22). He is the non-executive cofounder of Mistral AI, a startup dedicated to Generative AI. He is a board member of Artefact, a consulting agency specialised in data and AI. He is also... Read more
Cedric O is a french entrepreneur and the former Secretary of State in charge of digital transition (2020-22). He is the non-executive cofounder of Mistral AI, a startup dedicated to Generative AI. He is a board member of Artefact, a consulting agency specialised in data and AI. He is also a member of the National Experts Committee on AI in France.
Cedric O graduated from HEC business school (Paris) in 2006. After working for Dominique Strauss-Kahn then in consultancy, Cedric O became Adviser to Pierre Moscovici, then french Minister of Economics and Finance from 2012 to 2014. From 2014 to 2017, Cedric O joined Safran Group and started as assistant to the Group Industrial Director leading the project “Usine du Futur”, then became Production manager.
Founding member of the political mouvement “En Marche”, he was the treasurer of the Presidential campaign in 2017. Between 2017 and 2019, Cedric O was adviser to the French President and to the Prime Minister in charge of the national digital strategy. In march 2019, he was named Secretary of State in charge of digital transition and communications. He then supervised the government politics in terms of innovation, but also the French Tech initiative, the international and european negociations (G7) related to digital regulations.
He was one of the main architects of the Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act regulations under the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union. He led the the deployment of the digital network on the french territory and the 5G, as well as the digital tools during the Covid-19 pandemic (TousAntiCovid app). In april 2018, he co-founded the startup Mistral AI, and is now an adviser. Cedric O is also a member of the European Space Agency’s high-level advisory council on space exploration.
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Cedric O's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Cedric tailored to your event.
Cedric O speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Digital, Future & Technology, Technology. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Cedric to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Cedric O for events worldwide, subject to Cedric's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Cedric O is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
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 Cedric can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Cedric O on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Cedric can offer.
Cedric O delivers keynotes in English. 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.
Cedric O's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Digital, Future & Technology, Technology. To get a clear sense of Cedric'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.
Cedric O can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Digital, Future & Technology, Technology is relevant. Details of Cedric's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Cedric O is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Cedric O, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Cedric's current availability for your dates.