Alain Francq is the Director of Innovation and Technology at The Conference Board of Canada. In this role, Alain advances and implements the Innovation and Technology teams’ research agenda and takes an enterprise-wide approach to strategy implementation. Alain is the primary subject matter expert and spokesperson for emerging trends and... Read more
Alain Francq is the Director of Innovation and Technology at The Conference Board of Canada. In this role, Alain advances and implements the Innovation and Technology teams’ research agenda and takes an enterprise-wide approach to strategy implementation.
Alain is the primary subject matter expert and spokesperson for emerging trends and critical challenges that Canadian leaders face in the realms of innovation and technology. Alain Francq brings 25 years of experience in corporate and public sector roles to the Board, including senior positions in Canada’s innovation and technology ecosystem.
He has worked for several Canadian companies to introduce and scale innovations in chemistry, advanced materials and opto-electronics into new products and emerging markets. He has taught marketing at Wilfrid Laurier University and served on the boards of non-profit industry-academic organizations promoting research and emerging technology development.
Alain Francq holds a Master of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University and Bachelor of Science (Honours) from University of Waterloo.
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You can book Alain Francq through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Alain's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Alain Francq's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Alain tailored to your event.
Alain Francq speaks on Leadership, Performance, Strategy, Technology. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Alain to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Alain Francq for events worldwide, subject to Alain's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Alain Francq is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Alain can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Alain Francq on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Alain can offer.
Alain Francq delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Alain Francq's areas of expertise include Leadership, Performance, Strategy, Technology. To get a clear sense of Alain's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Alain Francq can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Leadership, Performance, Strategy, Technology is relevant. Details of Alain's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Alain Francq is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Alain Francq, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Alain's current availability for your dates.