Speaker Line-up
Louise Delaigue
Post-Doctoral Researcher, Oceanographic Institute
Talk: Listening to the Ocean’s Climate Clues
Louise uses ocean robots and sensors to study how the ocean absorbs CO₂. Her talk highlights the power of tech-driven science to protect our changing planet.
Anouk Schaap
Founder, Rock Solid Leadership
Talk: Unseen, Unshaken: The Ground Beneath Great Leadership
Through her work in leadership coaching, Anouk shares how cultivating trust, tact, and honesty provides leaders with a solid inner foundation—especially in times of uncertainty.
Julian Boucherat
Digital Consultant, EDHEC Alumn
Talk: Build Your Future, Your Way
Julian invites us to embrace individuality—in mindset and background—as a strength in building careers and communities that thrive authentically.
Simon Crann
Impact Entrepreneur
Talk: Legacy by Design: How Today’s Actions Shape Tomorrow
Through personal stories and community-building experience, Simon explores how aligning our actions with care, clarity, and courage creates long-term impact.
Ghassan Paul Yacoub
Strategy & Innovation Professor, EDHEC
Talk: Redefining Strategic Thinking in the Age of AI
Bringing deep expertise in strategic transformation, Ghassan explores how AI is changing the way leaders think, plan, and make impactful decisions.
Benedicte Defour
Designer,
Talk: When Differences Unite: A French Woman in Mumbai
With 29 years at IKEA, Bénédicte shares her journey of cultural integration and how design can connect people across boundaries and bring comfort anywhere in the world.
Susanne Meisch
EDHEC Global MBA Student - 2025 Cohort
Talk: Becoming Unbreakable: How Strengthening the Body Strengthens the Mind
Susie shares how strength training builds resilience beyond muscles, offering tools to manage stress, navigate change, and stay grounded.
