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Keynote SpeakerChristine Renaud

CEO at Braindate, Mother, Award-Winning Serial Social Entrepreneur for the future of learning, Youth Author, Afternoon Dancer & Witch in training

From a young age, Christine Renaud has always been passionate about surrounding herself with extraordinary people to create solutions for human problems. After studying education, she realized she did not enjoy teaching silent students arranged in rows. This realization led her to pack her bags for Harvard, where she pondered... Read more

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500,000 Stories of Belonging: Transforming Business (and Lives) Through Brave Conversations
"Hey Siri, What About Women?" Your Non-Techie Guide to Fixing AI
Embracing the Witches in Business: Unleashing the Power of Feminine Leadership
Unlocking Human Growth: Transforming Your Workplace into a Vibrant Learnplace

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Biography

In 2008, she embarked on a ground-breaking mission: to transform gatherings into knowledge-sharing feasts. Her technology company, Braindate, was designed to facilitate transformative conversations, enabling anyone, anywhere, to share knowledge and insights with their peers. Fifteen years and over 1 million participants from 100 countries later, Braindate has not just changed, but deeply enriched the lives of those who’ve engaged in these 500,000 (and counting!) meaningful exchanges. During that journey, Christine became a fierce advocate for women in leadership & technology.

In 2015, she was selected as one of the “Most Innovative People in the Events Industry” by New York publication Bizbash, and also won the ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ award in 2016 by Startup Canada, and in 2018, as one of the Canadian Inspiring Fifty, honoring 50 women shaping the future of technology in Canada.
In 2022 and 2023, Braindate was nominated for the Webby Awards, which are considered the “Oscars of the internet”.

Christine is a sought-after speaker and was recently invited at the World Innovation Summit in Education (Doha, Qatar), SXSW & SXSWedu (Austin, USA), Morgan Stanley Women’s Leadership Summit (Chicago, USA), C2 Montreal (Montreal, Canada), Creative Mornings (Montreal, Canada), re: publica (Berlin, Germany), Tech Open Air (Berlin, Germany), and IBTM (Barcelona, Spain).

"Christine Renaud is an incredibly inspiring speaker. We had her as a featured speaker at our financial services firm at our most sought after conference of the year to speak about entrepreneurship and experiential learning. Expectations were high as our attendees of 400 top executives made a considerable investment of time to attend the 2-day conference. Our organization–and industry as a whole–faces new headwinds daily, requiring us to differentiate ourselves to retain our customers and grow business. We needed someone to energize and motivate our team to think differently about how we embrace innovation, learning & engagement. Feedback was off the charts for Christine. She was insightful, motivating, and brought ideas to our team that galvanized them to engage with clients and each other." Chief Operating Officer, Coqual, New York City (formerly of Morgan Stanley)

"Working with Christine Renaud was a transformative experience. Her inspiring vision and strategic leadership were key drivers of our project. Christine created a collaborative work environment where every voice was valued. Her ability to anticipate challenges and find innovative solutions was remarkable. Her passion for learning and dedication to excellence inspired the whole team. Working with Christine was a unique opportunity, and I'm grateful to have been able to collaborate with such an exceptional leader." Cabinet Braun-Braën

"Christine was featured speaker for GE’s quarterly Crotonville alumni call, reaching thousands of current and former GE leaders. Her explorer’s mindset and down-to-earth style were a big hit. She fueled our collective imagination around new possibilities in peer-to-peer learning. This ultimately catalyzed a large scale social learning experiment as part of the company’s experiential learning approach." Executive Leader, GE Crotonville

Popular Talks by Christine Renaud

500,000 Stories of Belonging: Transforming Business (and Lives) Through Brave Conversations
In this talk, Christine showcases how her platform has facilitated over 500,000 transformative conversations across the globe, deeply enriching lives and revolutionizing the way people connect and learn. Her talk highlights the strategic importance of creating spaces for belonging and deep connection within organizations, offering actionable insights for fostering a...

In this talk, Christine showcases how her platform has facilitated over 500,000 transformative conversations across the globe, deeply enriching lives and revolutionizing the way people connect and learn. Her talk highlights the strategic importance of creating spaces for belonging and deep connection within organizations, offering actionable insights for fostering a collaborative learning culture. By intertwining stories of unexpected connections with research on belonging, Renaud illustrates the tangible business benefits of increased brand loyalty and the crucial role of meaningful interactions in combating loneliness, ultimately guiding attendees on transforming organizational culture to enhance collaboration and connectivity.
"Hey Siri, What About Women?" Your Non-Techie Guide to Fixing AI
Today, AI is a hot topic, but truly understanding it is another story. One thing is clear, though: it’s shaping our world, and its design profoundly affects our lives. However, there is a consensus in the scientific community around its inclusivity: AI left women behind. While boosting the number of...

Today, AI is a hot topic, but truly understanding it is another story. One thing is clear, though: it’s shaping our world, and its design profoundly affects our lives. However, there is a consensus in the scientific community around its inclusivity: AI left women behind. While boosting the number of women in AI development is a crucial part of the answer, there’s a bigger question: What can the everyday person, the one who isn’t a tech expert, do to advocate for inclusive AI? Christine, in her true educator style, cuts through the noise to explain AI in plain language. She explores why AI isn’t fully embracing women and outlines why it matters, and what we can all do about it – no tech lingo necessary. By the end of this talk, you’ll be ready to take actionable steps and help shape an AI future that’s fair, unbiased, and truly representative of everyone.
Embracing the Witches in Business: Unleashing the Power of Feminine Leadership
Christine celebrates feminine leadership in her talk “Witches in Business,” highlighting the impactful contributions of women who have broken societal norms and achieved remarkable success by embodying qualities like courage, creativity, and compassion. Through inspiring stories of historical figures and modern trailblazers, Renaud explores how feminine leadership qualities contribute to...

Christine celebrates feminine leadership in her talk “Witches in Business,” highlighting the impactful contributions of women who have broken societal norms and achieved remarkable success by embodying qualities like courage, creativity, and compassion. Through inspiring stories of historical figures and modern trailblazers, Renaud explores how feminine leadership qualities contribute to building successful, inclusive, and innovative organizations. She provides practical strategies for attendees to cultivate these qualities within themselves and their organizations, emphasizing the power of historically feminine qualities for enhanced organizational performance and long-term success.
Unlocking Human Growth: Transforming Your Workplace into a Vibrant Learnplace
In this talk, Christine shares her transformative vision of converting traditional workplaces into dynamic environments that prioritize continuous learning and development, termed “learnplaces.” Drawing from her experience with Braindate, she demonstrates how adopting a human growth mindset can drastically improve employee engagement, satisfaction, and organizational success. Renaud offers practical strategies...

In this talk, Christine shares her transformative vision of converting traditional workplaces into dynamic environments that prioritize continuous learning and development, termed “learnplaces.” Drawing from her experience with Braindate, she demonstrates how adopting a human growth mindset can drastically improve employee engagement, satisfaction, and organizational success. Renaud offers practical strategies for fostering a culture that values growth and learning, showcasing the benefits of such an approach, including improved retention rates and productivity, especially among Gen Z employees. Her talk invites attendees to embark on a journey to redefine their organizational cultures, unlocking the full potential of their workforce through personal and professional development.