Sébastien Foucan is the founder and creator of freerunning, the art of expressing oneself in one’s environment, without the limitation of movement. He is renowned for his views on the philosophy behind freerunning, and is an ambassador for the martial discipline in many countries across the globe. During his childhood... Read more
Sébastien Foucan is the founder and creator of freerunning, the art of expressing oneself in one’s environment, without the limitation of movement. He is renowned for his views on the philosophy behind freerunning, and is an ambassador for the martial discipline in many countries across the globe.
During his childhood in the 1980’s, Foucan and his friends developed an obstacle led style of play which they named ‘parkour’ after the military training, ‘parcours du combattant’. After leaving school, he went into military service as a fire fighter in Paris, during which time he continued to develop his ‘parkour’ skills. He later developed a more inclusive form of parkour, which he termed as ‘freerunning’, with more acrobatic-like movements added. In 2001, Foucan choreographed, managed and performed his first freerunning show in Frankfurt, Germany.
He came to prominence in the UK after the showing of the Channel 4 documentary, ‘Jump London’ in 2003, and in 2005 ‘Jump Britain’. Foucan appeared in the music video for Madonna’s 2005 single, ‘Jump’, and went on to accompany Madonna on her 2006 ‘Confessions Tour’. It was also in 2006 that he made his acting debut, starring as Mollaka in the 21st James Bond film ‘Casino Royale’. Following the success of the film, Foucan went on to star in ‘The Tournament’ (2009), playing the role of assassin Anton Bogart.
Throughout his career, he has been highly sought after for product promotion and endorsements, and has been sponsored by sports companies, such as Nike and Fila. He has starred in commercials for Nike and Toyota, and helped K-Swiss to launch the Ariake, the first freerunning and parkour shoe in a line of 5 models. BET Networks, the leading provider of entertainment content, also used him in their 2008 ‘Follow the Leader’ ad campaign.
You can book Sebastien Foucan through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Sebastien's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Sebastien Foucan'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 Sebastien tailored to your event.
Sebastien Foucan speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Sebastien to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Sebastien Foucan for events worldwide, subject to Sebastien'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 Sebastien Foucan 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 Sebastien can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Sebastien Foucan 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 Sebastien can offer.
Sebastien Foucan 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.
Sebastien Foucan's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Sebastien'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.
Sebastien Foucan can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Sebastien'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 Sebastien Foucan 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 Sebastien Foucan, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Sebastien's current availability for your dates.