Keynote SpeakerKiki Boreel

Biography

Popular Talks by Kiki Boreel

• Reimagining Fashion

  From a Chanel model to the frontlines of change as a recognized voice in fashion, Kiki brings a powerful perspective on the future of fashion. She offers a rare, insider’s view of an industry in transformation. In this eye-opening keynote, Kiki unpacks the hidden costs of fast fashion -waste, overproduction,... Read more

  From a Chanel model to the frontlines of change as a recognized voice in fashion, Kiki brings a powerful perspective on the future of fashion. She offers a rare, insider’s view of an industry in transformation. In this eye-opening keynote, Kiki unpacks the hidden costs of fast fashion -waste, overproduction, and exploitation- while spotlighting the designers and innovators leading with circular design, haute-couture, ethical sourcing and craftsmanship. She challenges assumptions, reveals how marketing fuels overconsumption, and shows how fashion can be a force for good. With clarity and optimism, Kiki empowers audiences to rethink what fashion can be: not just beautiful, but innovative, fair, and built to last.

• Circular Economy

  In this refreshing session, Kiki guides you through the transformative potential of the circular economy, showing how it can revolutionize industries and reshape the way we think about growth and consumption. Drawing on her hands-on experience as a circularity consultant and researcher, she exposes the hidden costs of our... Read more

  In this refreshing session, Kiki guides you through the transformative potential of the circular economy, showing how it can revolutionize industries and reshape the way we think about growth and consumption. Drawing on her hands-on experience as a circularity consultant and researcher, she exposes the hidden costs of our current linear model and its impact on people and the planet. With powerful, conceptual tools like the Doughnut Economy and the R-Ladder, she demonstrates how organizations are moving beyond the old “extract-use-dispose” mindset to embrace regenerative systems that minimize waste, restore resources and support healthy communities. Proving that sustainable success is not just possible, but profitable.

• Finding Your Voice: Empowering change

  During this session, Kiki guides you through her inspiring transformation from model to recognized opinion maker and fashion change maker, inviting audiences to reflect on their own values and role within the bigger picture. Through candid stories revealing the realities behind the glamorous fashion world, she highlights moments where daring... Read more

  During this session, Kiki guides you through her inspiring transformation from model to recognized opinion maker and fashion change maker, inviting audiences to reflect on their own values and role within the bigger picture. Through candid stories revealing the realities behind the glamorous fashion world, she highlights moments where daring to be bolder, embracing discomfort, and swimming against the current were essential to her growth and success. Kiki encourages people from all walks of life to reflect on their individual purpose and how their actions contribute to creating a future they want to see. This keynote empowers you to uncover your core values, recognize your influence, and find your authentic voice.

• Breaking Down the Climate Challenge: What Science Reveals and How to Act

  With a background in environmental and agricultural science, Kiki Boreel breaks down the climate crisis in clear, accessible terms. She explains how rising CO₂ levels drive global warming, identifies the sectors responsible for the largest emissions, and emphasizes why urgent action is essential. Kiki connects the dots between visible... Read more

  With a background in environmental and agricultural science, Kiki Boreel breaks down the climate crisis in clear, accessible terms. She explains how rising CO₂ levels drive global warming, identifies the sectors responsible for the largest emissions, and emphasizes why urgent action is essential. Kiki connects the dots between visible impacts, like extreme weather, and the underlying climate changes fueling them. Drawing on frameworks such as the Planetary Boundaries and Doughnut Economy, she reveals how humanity is exceeding the Earth’s limits and where current global efforts are falling short. More importantly, Kiki highlights what science tells us about the path forward, practical actions we can take and promising developments already underway. This concise session makes the climate crisis clear, personal, and actionable, empowering everyone to play a part in the world of tomorrow.

• Youth Empowerment & Future Generations

  In this refreshing and practical session, Kiki challenges organizations and leaders to rethink what it means to plan for the future, not just the next quarter, but the next generation. Drawing on Future Design and the Seven Generation Principle, she invites audiences to ask a simple but powerful question: What kind of world... Read more

  In this refreshing and practical session, Kiki challenges organizations and leaders to rethink what it means to plan for the future, not just the next quarter, but the next generation. Drawing on Future Design and the Seven Generation Principle, she invites audiences to ask a simple but powerful question: What kind of world do we want our grandchildren to inherit, and what are we doing today to build it? Kiki goes beyond theory, offering concrete tools and strategies to bring younger voices into the heart of decision-making. Whether through young advisory boards, intergenerational panels, or innovative governance models, she shares proven approaches for embedding the perspectives of younger and future generations into your organization’s strategy, leadership, and culture. With clarity, urgency, and optimism, Kiki shows that youth empowerment isn’t a feel-good extra, it’s essential to building relevant, resilient organizations. This keynote will leave your audience equipped and inspired to act now, with the next generations in mind.

• Moderator with Charisma, Curiosity & Wit

  As a former fashion model turned opinion maker, Kiki Boreel brings authentic charisma and sharp insight to every conversation she moderates. Fearlessly curious and never shy to ask the tough or even “stupid” questions, she cuts through complexity with ease and humor. Kiki Boreel’s sharp analytical mind enables her... Read more

  As a former fashion model turned opinion maker, Kiki Boreel brings authentic charisma and sharp insight to every conversation she moderates. Fearlessly curious and never shy to ask the tough or even “stupid” questions, she cuts through complexity with ease and humor. Kiki Boreel’s sharp analytical mind enables her to quickly master a wide range of topics. Her diplomatic approach and warm presence create an environment where fellow speakers and every guest feel valued and at ease. Bringing a fresh, youthful perspective, Kiki skillfully balances critical conversations with genuine charm and wit. Kiki has moderated high-level events such as the Luxembourg Sustainability Forum, the Dutch Sustainability Summit, and UN and B Corp Summits, bringing professionalism, charisma, and insightful facilitation to every stage. Whether leading high-level panels or dynamic discussions, Kiki ensures the conversation flows naturally, stays engaging, and leaves a lasting impact.

• Nature as Teacher: Innovation Through Biomimicry

  In this inspiring keynote, Kiki brings nature to the stage, revealing how some of our most game-changing innovations are inspired by the natural world. What do gecko feet have to do with wall-climbing robots? How did a kingfisher’s beak revolutionize bullet trains? From sharkskin-inspired swimsuits to termite mounds that inform... Read more

  In this inspiring keynote, Kiki brings nature to the stage, revealing how some of our most game-changing innovations are inspired by the natural world. What do gecko feet have to do with wall-climbing robots? How did a kingfisher’s beak revolutionize bullet trains? From sharkskin-inspired swimsuits to termite mounds that inform energy-efficient buildings, biomimicry shows us that nature has already solved many of the problems we’re trying to tackle. As an expert in environmental systems and circular design, Kiki breaks down these nature-inspired breakthroughs and shows how we can apply similar thinking to our own work, decisions, and designs. With practical takeaways and eye-opening insights, this session will leave you inspired to see the world differently, and to use nature not just as a backdrop, but as a blueprint for a better future.