Philippe Dewost has built a dual corporate & startup track in high tech and telecom, and is recognized since the past 20 years as an innovation driven, game changing, and inspiring speaker. For the past 8 years, he has been engaging in Keynotes for conferences, corporate seminars, executive programs as... Read more
Philippe Dewost has built a dual corporate & startup track in high tech and telecom, and is recognized since the past 20 years as an innovation driven, game changing, and inspiring speaker.
For the past 8 years, he has been engaging in Keynotes for conferences, corporate seminars, executive programs as well as education sessions both in English and French — for audiences ranging from 35 to 3500 persons.
Topics revolve around technology, humanity and governance in such diverse areas as : blockchain, a brief history of the future, man machine interfaces, the open-source hardware revolution, smart cities, artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles and mobility infrastructures, new space frontiers, tech geopolitics and digital sovereignty, leadership and permission, 12th century monuments and startups, Tech innovation ecosystems (La French Tech), …
As Wanadoo co-founder, Philippe Dewost helped build Europe’s #1 ISP, held senior marketing and business positions in european startups, relaunched Orange France Telecom’s home devices business successfully, and ran a Cambridge (UK) imaging startup that was acquired by Apple in 2010 and whose technology is used half a billion times per day.
He has deployed Leonard, VINCI Group’s Corporate Innovation and Transformation Program, by combining a series of exploration groups ranging across 7 key future topics (Autonomous Vehicle, Climatic Resilience, AI, …) with an Intrapreneurship Program currently considered as a reference by other large Corporates.
Philippe Dewost had previously led a €4,25 Bn digital programme for the French Government – the Investments for The Future Program, inspired La French Tech, and initiated a joint Blockchain R&D effort with 27 institutions and partners.
A graduate in Physics at Normale Sup (Ulm), former Midship in the French Navy, Philippe Dewost holds a Master in Telecommunications from Telecom ParisTech and a MBA from Collège des Ingénieurs.
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Philippe Dewost'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 Philippe tailored to your event.
Philippe Dewost speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Digital, Digital Trends, Future & 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 Philippe to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Philippe Dewost for events worldwide, subject to Philippe'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 Philippe Dewost 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 Philippe can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Philippe Dewost 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 Philippe can offer.
Philippe Dewost delivers keynotes in French. 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.
Philippe Dewost's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Digital, Digital Trends, Future & Technology. To get a clear sense of Philippe'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.
Philippe Dewost 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, Big Data, Digital, Digital Trends, Future & Technology is relevant. Details of Philippe'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 Philippe Dewost 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 Philippe Dewost, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Philippe's current availability for your dates.