PHILIPPE
BOULANGER
INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER
''THE INNOVATION EVANGELIST''

“Innovation is everyone's business, without exception. An organization that doesn't innovate is already dead, it just doesn't know it yet.”
Philippe began his entrepreneurial career while still a doctoral student at IBM's Research Center in La Gaude, evolving from independent developer to CEO-founder of a venture capital-backed group.
After serving as Business Unit Director for the Sagem group, Philippe joined Apple in Cupertino, California during Steve Jobs' return. There, he led the "Communication Products and Technologies" group and supervised the European R&D center.
Subsequently recruited by Sony, he returned to Europe to launch Vaio PCs, revitalize direct sales (Sony Style), introduce the Aibo robot, and develop new activities. Before fully dedicating himself to speaking engagements, he became Chief Technical Officer of the Neopost group (now Quadient), overseeing more than 1,100 employees and consultants across 20 global sites, from Brisbane to Seattle. He founded and directed Neopost Labs, the group's spearhead for internal and open innovation, filing several patents and creating major innovations.
As a mentor and advisor to selected startups, Philippe is also a partner at Senseii Ventures. With 30 years of experience in innovation and entrepreneurship, his deep understanding of startup and corporate ecosystems is a major asset in supporting leadership teams through transformation.
Holding a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis, Philippe had the honor of having Roland Moreno, the inventor of the smart card, as his thesis examiner.
Passionate about knowledge sharing, he teaches at HEC and other prestigious institutions.
A committed optimist and member of the French League of Optimists, Philippe conveys his enthusiasm with distinctive humor during his presentations. As an "Executive Advisor," he guides business leaders in their innovation journey through his "Innovational Intelligence®" method.
His professional recognition led to his presidency of AFCP (French Association of Professional Speakers) for 2020-2021, renewed in 2022. He also serves on the board of directors of GSF (Global Speakers Federation) and is a member of NSA (National Speakers Association, USA).
His masterclass "Develop Your Potential: Creativity and Innovation" was selected in 2023 by LinkedIn Learning.
KEYNOTES:
1. INNOVATE OR PERISH, IT'S YOUR CALL
Did you notice that you had to mentally reconstruct the partially hidden word "KEYNOTES" on the previous page? This psychological phenomenon, the generation effect, is triggered by the active creation of information. It improves attention and retention compared to traditional reading.
No, it's not a design error that Philippe's photo partially covers the word "KEYNOTES". Welcome to Philippe's unique specialty: experiential keynotes.
From the first minute, Philippe humorously engages his audience in an experiment that penetrates deep into the participants' minds. The subsequent experiments astound the audience, both through individual and collective team reactions.
Decoding these experiences naturally leads to taking action to succeed in corporate innovation.
Expect a standing ovation, maybe even two...
This keynote is perfect for energizing award or trophy ceremonies.
Ask us why!
2. THE SECRETS OF AI ADOPTION
Have you surfed the generative artificial intelligence wave?
A tsunami, a rocket, has already arrived in 2024. 11 million bots are already present on the GPT store...
AI represents a major opportunity for process innovation, challenging the status quo, productivity, and evolution.
However, AI adoption in companies still faces significant barriers.
The questions that arise before this keynote are anxiety-inducing:
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"Is my job at risk?"
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"When will I be replaced?"
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"How can I avoid becoming obsolete?"
A specific approach to AI-related change management is presented in this keynote, following the principles of Innovational Intelligence®. And it's rather enjoyable to learn to surf a tsunami or ride a rocket.
3. THE MERLIN OF CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
Philippe draws inspiration from Merlin the Wizard to guide customer experience within organizations.
"Customer satisfaction" is dead. We must aim higher with customer enchantment. During this keynote, you'll discover how customer experience becomes an infinite source of innovation, a fortress against disruption, and an inexhaustible reservoir of customers.
Do you know why Uber failed to gain a foothold in Japan?
Discover how to transform a one-time sale into a delighted recurring customer while boosting your revenue and reputation. Positive buzz and virality can propel you toward success.
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How to create promoters?
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How to turn around detractors?
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And finally, find the answer to the question that might keep you up at night: what does it mean for you?
This keynote was co-designed with Guy Burkhardt, the #1 customer experience speaker.
4. WHAT'S NEXT: A VISION OF 2061
When Philippe worked on a patent for Sony in 2003 on industrial and automated video personalization, the capabilities for actor replacement and product placement demonstrated that he was 20 years ahead of what the industry is experiencing today.
The Hollywood actors' and writers' strike was already anticipated in 2005 when Philippe presented his project to Sony Pictures, Pixar, and Lucas Films.
In this keynote, Philippe leverages his advanced understanding of technological and societal developments to project us into 2061 and present the major milestones since the 2020s. From virtual physical immortality, we move to consciousness immortality, even if we might end up "scattered in pieces like a puzzle."
"Black Mirror" series fans will be enthusiasts of this exploratory keynote where the Q&A session sparks passionate debates.
WORKSHOPS:
THE INDO-FLORIDIAN CARD GAME
This workshop raises awareness of cultural differences between individuals, departments, or group entities and puts collective understanding strategies into action. It's a fierce competition played in teams of 2 people. A perfect complement to the keynote "Innovate or Perish, It's Your Call!" (45 minutes)
THE TOWER OF PISA
This workshop highlights the critical importance of rapid experimentation to validate hypotheses. It's a fun competition in teams of 4 to 6 people and a perfect complement to the keynote "Innovate or Perish, It's Your Call!" (45 minutes)
INNOVATIONAL INTELLIGENCE® TO THE RESCUE OF RECRUITMENT
This workshop helps make your employer brand incredibly attractive through innovative methods. The workshop applies to all company activities in support of HR. You'll create queues for interviews (figuratively speaking...). A perfect complement to the keynote "Innovate or Perish, It's Your Call!" (3 hours). Also available as an online masterclass.
GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE | Business Use Cases
Methods and frameworks to benefit from the thousands of solutions available today. Perfect complement to the keynotes "AI Secrets" and "Innovate or Perish, It's Your Call!" (3 hours)
INNOVATIONAL INTELLIGENCE® LEADERSHIP
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Create and maintain a culture of psychological safety, essential for performance and innovation (3 hours)
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Having difficult conversations (4 hours)
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Transitioning from colleague to manager (3 hours)
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Develop your skills to coach as a leader (4 hours)
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Best practices for leading remote teams (4 hours)
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Building resilience amid change, growth, and uncertainty (6 hours)
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Ideation workshop (3 hours)
THE SECRETS OF VIDEO CONFERENCING
Take a leap forward! Here's your chance to stand out, make a difference within your company and against your competitors. The professional image you'll project through mastering the basic tools will boost your performance!
(In-person 3 hours or online masterclass)
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