PHILIPPE AGHION
SPEAKER

Philippe Aghion is a globally recognized economist, professor at the Collège de France, INSEAD, and the London School of Economics, and a member of the Econometric Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. A leading keynote speaker on growth, innovation, and economic transformation, he is widely known for developing, with Peter Howitt, the Schumpeterian growth paradigm—explaining how innovation and creative destruction drive productivity, competitiveness, and long-term economic renewal. His work, featured in landmark books such as Endogenous Growth Theory, The Economics of Growth, and The Power of Creative Destruction, is essential for understanding modern innovation strategies and industrial policy.

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2025, Philippe Aghion is a sought-after keynote speaker on innovation, artificial intelligence, and sustainable growth. His research provides clear, actionable insights into how new technologies are transforming economies and organizations. He highlights the importance of investing in education, fundamental research, AI, and green technologies to remain at the technological frontier, capture market share, and create high-quality jobs. His work also emphasizes the role of competition, smart taxation, and strong institutions in fostering entrepreneurship and inclusive growth.

As a trusted advisor to governments and international organizations, Philippe Aghion is a leading conference speaker on competitiveness, industrial policy, and economic strategy. His analyses have helped shape forward-looking policies that reconcile economic performance with ecological transition and social impact. He is particularly known for his work on the “middle-income trap” and on the conditions that enable countries and companies to move from imitation to innovation-led growth.

In his keynote speeches, Philippe Aghion delivers a strategic and forward-looking perspective on the major transformations reshaping business and global competitiveness: digital disruption, generative AI, biotechnology, the energy transition, and the reorganization of global value chains. As an experienced keynote speaker for corporate events, executive seminars, and international conferences, he translates complex economic research into clear, engaging, and actionable insights tailored to decision-makers.

His keynote conferences are designed for organizations looking to anticipate change and act decisively. He helps leaders understand how to position themselves against global tech leaders, leverage the opportunities of creative destruction, implement continuous innovation strategies, attract and retain top talent, and integrate sustainability into their performance model. A keynote by Philippe Aghion equips audiences with cutting-edge economic insights and practical frameworks to navigate uncertainty and drive long-term competitiveness in Europe and worldwide.