Keynote SpeakerNicole Monge

"COP30 in Belém was not an easy environment for anyone, the stakes were high, everyone was charged, and the intersection of business and climate was optimistic but contested. During one particularly challenging session, Nicole stepped in as moderator and took a room that was filled with competing agendas, diverse backgrounds and different goals, and brought it to center with remarkable calm and authority. What made the difference was not just her skill as a moderator, but her genuine command of the substance. Nicole demonstrated an exceptionally strong understanding of the sustainability and geopolitical dynamics at play, particularly around sustainable aviation fuel, a topic where science, policy, trade politics, and corporate strategy all collide. She didn't shy away from the complexity; she leaned into it, asking the sharp questions that needed asking while giving space for productive disagreement. She understood the business implications as clearly as she understood the policy landscape, which earned her immediate credibility with everyone in the room, from government negotiators to C-suite executives. Under difficult circumstances, Nicole didn't just moderate, she organized. She gave structure where there was chaos and ensured that the session concluded with genuine, actionable takeaways rather than empty rhetoric." Marcela Chacon, Bayer

"In my years serving in the European Parliament and working alongside world leaders as Special Ambassador of the UN World Tourism Organization, I have had the privilege of witnessing countless speakers take the stage and am truly inspired by Nicole Monge. She commands the room with a rare combination of poise and grace, delivering her message with a confidence and clarity that immediately earns the trust of her audience. What truly sets Nicole apart is her ability to remain cool under pressure; even in the most high-stakes settings, she speaks with a calm authority that puts everyone at ease while keeping them fully engaged. Beyond her polished delivery, it is the substance of her words that resonates most, she brings a smart, fresh perspective to every topic she addresses, challenging conventional thinking in a way that is both thought-provoking and deeply inspiring. Nicole Monge is, without question, one of the most compelling communicators I have encountered on the international stage, and any organization fortunate enough to have her speak will be richer for the experience." Former Member of the European Parliament & Special Ambassador of the UN World Tourism Organizatio

"my role as Senior Advisor at CEBRI, I work at the intersection of diplomacy, policy, and some of the most pressing global challenges of our time, and it is rare to encounter someone who navigates the complexities of climate, sustainability and geoplitics with as much depth and eloquence as Nicole Monge. As the COP lead for APCO, Nicole demonstrates a commanding grasp of the multilateral climate landscape, but what truly distinguishes her is her exceptionally strong understanding of critical minerals and the geopolitical forces shaping the energy transition. These are subjects that demand not only technical fluency but also strategic nuance, and Nicole brings both. I have seen her speak publicly on these intricate topics with a poise and clarity that makes even the most complex geopolitical dynamics accessible and compelling to diverse audiences, from policymakers and diplomats to private sector leaders. She remains cool under pressure, always offering a smart, fresh perspective that cuts through the noise and elevates the conversation in meaningful ways. She is a rare voice at the nexus of climate policy, resource geopolitics, and strategic communications, and any forum fortunate enough to feature her will benefit enormously from her insight and presence." Senior Advisor, CEBRI (Brazilian Center for International Relations)