(OUR) DNA
adn, an international, multilingual, and inclusive talent agency with a unique content expertise, was born during the pandemic with the mission to 'change the world, one connection at a time,' through a responsible approach.
Since then, more than 300 organizations in Canada and Europe have sought our talents and content expertise for over 600 projects.
From Montreal to Toronto, and across France, Belgium, the United Kingdom, and the United States, we have carefully built a team of exclusive bilingual talents—speakers, hosts, team builders, workshop creators, coaches, and trainers—chosen for their expertise on key needs and trending themes driving today’s organizations, as well as for their ability to tailor their engagements to the specific objectives and audiences they encounter.
We thus cover a wide range of topics, from AI, , Leadership, and DEI, to Corporate Culture, Retail, Performance, business trends of all kinds, Inspiration, Productivity, and much more.
(OUR) OFFERING
But also : public speaking coaching and training.
...AND BRAINS
Our expertise in content goes beyond the simple booking of speakers on an "à la carte" basis. We support our clients in developing turnkey programming, whether for a specific event or throughout the year to engage their employees, clients, or members.
STRATEGIC SUPPORT
ANNUAL
EVENT
(OUR) RESULTS
600
PROJECTS
2000
A NETWORK OF
TALENTS
300
(WITH)
CLIENTS
4
YEARS
(IN)
60%
(WITH)
FROM
DIVERSITY
5
COUNTRIES - CANADA, USA, FRANCE, ENGLAND, BELGIUM
(IN)
65
EXCLUSIVELY REPRESENTED BY adn
(AND)
100%
(WITH)
CUSTOMIZED CONTENT
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
(OUR) DIFFERENCE
Responsibility.
Considering that the Caucasian 60-year-old man is not the only one with an interesting story to tell, as is often seen on virtual or in-person stages, the experts at adn represent a world that shines with diversity.
The CSR calendar also highlights this crucial aspect and our mission to change the world, one connection at a time.
Proximity.
Thanks to a tailor-made approach developed for each of your activities - employees, clients, or members - whether in a hybrid, online, or in-person format, we always start with the most important: your needs.
As close to our talents as our clients, we put our content expertise at your service to enhance your events.
International.
Already having offices on two continents - France and Quebec - we want to strengthen business relationships between these two regions.
Furthermore, we believe in the power of content to transcend borders. Our experts are based in the Belle Province (Montreal, Quebec) but also in France (Paris, Nice), the United States (Boston, Stanford), and Belgium (Ghent), and we offer their services wherever you are.
(OUR) TEAM
ADRIEN TOMBARI
Founder & President
Adrien directs adn's strategic choices, in addition to being a speaker's agent. He is in charge of talent searching in order to meet the always evolving needs of clients, business development, operations management and partner relations.
An expert in content, creative, and endlessly curious, he's constantly on the lookout for the latest industry trends and hot topics. Through inspiring conference proposals, practical workshops, or specific connections, his goal is to have a significant impact on the business practices of adn's clients by finding the right talent for their events.
MARINE SANTIAGO
Director of Sales
Excelling in business development for more than 15 years within major international groups including Danone, Telus Business, Pages Jaunes and Artopex, she was seduced by DNA's mission, team and identity.
Her mission: to make adn be known for its difference and its talents - speakers, facilitators, team-building, coaching - to as much people as possible.
HALBANE VOILQUIN
Communications marketing & administration coordinator
Continuing her Bachelor's degree in Business and Administration, Halbane joined the adn team during her third-year internship in May 2023.
As a coordinator in communication and administration, her mission primarily involves promoting our talents and the adn brand. In parallel, she also has administrative responsibilities, ensuring smooth coordination within the team and serving as Adrien's right-hand person.
LUCAS
ENNOUCHI
CTO, Partener
Lucas Ennouchi is an experienced software engineer, specializing in IT strategy, CRM, and cloud architecture. With nearly 15 years of experience, he holds the position of VP Engineering at Deutsche Bank in London.
Alongside his role at Deutsche Bank, Lucas joined the French-Canadian agency adn | conférencier.e.s in February 2025 as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and minority shareholder-partner. This strategic appointment aims to strengthen adn's commitment to innovation and to realize its 2.0 vision. Prior to taking on this role, Lucas played a key role on the company's advisory committee, contributing to the agency's strategic advances.
(OUR) ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HÉLÈNE CHARTIER,
B.ING, MBA, IAS.A.
Company Director
As an engineer by training, Hélène stands out with an approach that combines business development, marketing, business intelligence, and strategic planning... Read more
GUILLAUME POIRIER ST-PIERRE
Senior Executive Search Consultant at Gallagher
Guillaume Poirier St-Pierre joined Gallagher (formerly Optimum Talent) in 2020 as a Senior Consultant within the executive search practice... Read more
ME AICHA
TOHRY
Lawyer, founder of ARTY AVOCAT, and lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Montreal
Me Aicha Tohry is a lawyer and the founder of ARTY AVOCAT, a practice offering legal services to entrepreneurs in the creative industries... Read more
CINDY
COUTURE
Seasoned manager in strategic development, marketing, and innovation.
With over 15 years of experience in the design, branding, and sustainable development sectors. As an entrepreneur and corporate director, she has joined.... Read more
PIERRE-MARC SARRAZIN
Vice President of Corporate Finance, Corporate Development, and Treasurer at Ovivo
Pierre-Marc Sarrazin is the Vice President of Corporate Finance, Corporate Development, and Treasurer at Ovivo, a global provider of water and wastewater treatment equipment headquartered in Montreal... Read more
VALÉRIE MARTIN,
CRHA
Executive Coach, Talent & Culture Strategy
Valérie is a leadership coach with over 25 years of experience in the business world, providing her with a profound understanding of organizational issues and dynamics... Read more
SUSAN
PROPHET
Experienced Executive in the Meetings, Incentive, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) Travel Industry.
With 30 years of industry experience providing economic development and unwavering dedication, Susan Prophet brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the Meetings, Incentive, Conferences and Exhibition Industry.... Read more
(OUR) PARTNERS
Our job? You got that right: content . But how do you speak content without everything around it?
Design and communication of the event, recommendations for virtual platforms and filming locations, management of logistics and registrations, data compilation, sponsorships, trophies and even gifts to participants: all these aspects are more than ever intimately linked.
adn has built a network of handpicked partners to help you create exceptional events, tailor-made and especially created around your needs.
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