Francois Bourdoncle has an extensive background in engineering and R&D, and is an author and a frequent speaker at industry events. He is a pioneer of Big Data and Search technologies and is currently CEO of FB&Cie. Previously, he was the co-founder and CEO of Exalead, a global provider of... Read more
Francois Bourdoncle has an extensive background in engineering and R&D, and is an author and a frequent speaker at industry events.
He is a pioneer of Big Data and Search technologies and is currently CEO of FB&Cie.
Previously, he was the co-founder and CEO of Exalead, a global provider of Enterprise Search products and Search Based Applications. After ten years in existence, the company was acquired in 2010 by Dassault Systèmes for $200M.
Prior to founding Exalead, he played a leading role on the LiveTopics project for AltaVista. He was a senior researcher with Digital Paris Research Laboratory and Digital Systems Research Center in Palo Alto, California. He was also an Associate Professor at Ecole Polytechnique and Ecole Normale Supérieure for 15 years. He is a graduate of Ecole Polytechnique, Ingénieur au corps des Mines, and earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Ecole Polytechnique.
Mr. Bourdoncle is a member of the French Society for Informatics and of the French Commission for Innovation 2030, and has been appointed co-head of the French Big Data Initiative. He is also Chevalier dans l’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur and Chevalier dans l’Ordre National du Mérite. In 2005, he was awarded the French Engineer of the Year Prize, and received the Louis Armand Prize in 1987.
You can book Francois Bourdoncle through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Francois's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Francois Bourdoncle'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 Francois tailored to your event.
Francois Bourdoncle speaks on Big Data, Business & Management, Digital Trends, Future, Future & 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 Francois to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Francois Bourdoncle for events worldwide, subject to Francois'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 Francois Bourdoncle 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 Francois can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Francois Bourdoncle 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 Francois can offer.
Francois Bourdoncle delivers keynotes in French. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Francois Bourdoncle's areas of expertise include Big Data, Business & Management, Digital Trends, Future, Future & Technology. To get a clear sense of Francois'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.
Francois Bourdoncle can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Big Data, Business & Management, Digital Trends, Future, Future & Technology is relevant. Details of Francois'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 Francois Bourdoncle 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 Francois Bourdoncle, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Francois's current availability for your dates.