THIERRY BRETON
SPEAKER
Location
- Paris, France
Formats
- Keynote
- Q&A
- Virtual talk
Languages
- French
- English
Thierry Breton
FORMER EUROPEAN COMMISSIONER, CEO and TECH VISIONARY, KEYNOTE SPEAKER ON GEOPOLITICS, SOVEREIGNTY and DIGITAL TRANSFORMATIOn
"With decades of experience at the crossroads of politics, technology and global business, Thierry Breton offers unique insights into the future of Europe, digital sovereignty and the major shifts reshaping our economies and societies."
Orators view
« Whether on stage or in the boardroom, Thierry Breton brings exceptional clarity and vision to complex global issues. Former French Minister and European Commissioner for the Internal Market, he has also led several of Europe’s largest companies. A powerful speaker with unmatched experience in public policy and strategic innovation, he helps leaders and decision-makers grasp the geopolitical, technological and regulatory transformations ahead. »
Topics
- AI, data, cybersecurity: navigating the great industrial shift
- Leading in uncertainty: tech, resilience and global regulation
- From crisis to strategy: the new economic and political order
- Europe’s digital sovereignty: challenges, ambitions, and next moves
- The future of European industry: autonomy, innovation and green transitions
- Custom topics available on request
Thierry Breton – Speaker on Geopolitics, Sovereignty and Digital transformation
Thierry Breton is a leading voice on the future of Europe, technological sovereignty, and global economic transformation. With an exceptional career spanning the highest levels of government and business, he brings unmatched insight into the challenges shaping our geopolitical and digital landscapes.
From 2019 to 2024, Thierry Breton served as European Commissioner for the Internal Market, a role that placed him at the heart of Europe’s strategic response to the digital revolution, the pandemic, and rising global tensions. He oversaw critical policy areas including digital services, artificial intelligence, industrial policy, cybersecurity, defense, and space — playing a central role in the EU’s efforts to secure its digital and industrial sovereignty in a rapidly shifting global order.
Previously, he served as France’s Minister for the Economy, Finance and Industry under President Jacques Chirac (2005–2007), steering the country through complex fiscal reforms and technological modernization.
Before his political roles, Thierry Breton led several of Europe’s most prominent technology and telecom companies. As Chairman and CEO of Thomson, France Télécom, and later Atos, he was instrumental in driving large-scale digital transformations, expanding global operations, and pushing forward European innovation leadership. At Atos, he notably launched major initiatives in cloud computing, quantum research, and cybersecurity.
Thierry Breton is also a seasoned academic, having taught at Harvard Business School and authored several books on technology and economics. His rare ability to bridge public policy, innovation and executive leadership makes him a highly sought-after keynote speaker on the international stage.
In his talks, Thierry Breton offers more than just a diagnosis — he delivers a compelling vision of the future. He helps leaders, institutions and organizations decode the major shifts underway, from AI regulation and strategic autonomy to geoeconomic rebalancing and industrial competitiveness. His perspective is both global and grounded, shaped by decades of action at the highest level.
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