Tristan Nitot first started developing software in the early 80s, at the age of 14, with the aim of making the digital world better for people. A great defender of free software and digital freedom, he is famous for founding Mozilla Europe in 2003 and managing the launch of the... Read more
Tristan Nitot first started developing software in the early 80s, at the age of 14, with the aim of making the digital world better for people. A great defender of free software and digital freedom, he is famous for founding Mozilla Europe in 2003 and managing the launch of the Firefox browser. Tristan is now a successful entrepreneur, author, hacktivist and an acclaimed speaker.
Inspired by his fascination towards micro-computing, computer networks and the Web, he taught himself the skills software development and ethical hacking. In 1997, he joined Netscape and participated in the launch of the Mozilla project.
After 17 years managing the non-profit project Mozilla, Tristan Nitot became Chief Product Officer of the open source project Cozy Cloud, a French startup offering a “private by design” solution for personal cloud.
He joined Qwant, a French ethical search engine, in June 2018 as Vice President of “Advocacy”. From September 2019 to January 2020, Tristan Nitot succeeded Eric Léandri as CEO of Qwant, putting him in charge of the search engine’s entire operational management.
Though, in January 2020, Tristan Nitot publicly announced that he was leaving the executive management of Qwant to devote himself to more technical projects.
After 3 years as a member of the French Digital Council (2013-2016), Tristan published “Surveillance: //” (C&F Éditions) in October 2016, in which he discusses how to protect online privacy in the digital age. He also published the book « Numérique, reprendre le contrôle » / “Digital, take back control” (Framabook) the same year.
As an advocate of open source and true privacy, Tristan Nitot has also been a member of the CNIL Prospective Committee since September 2015, and has also joined the French Consultative Digital Ethics Committee.
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Tristan Nitot'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 Tristan tailored to your event.
Tristan Nitot speaks on Digital Trends, Future & Technology, Security, 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 Tristan to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Tristan Nitot for events worldwide, subject to Tristan'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 Tristan Nitot 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 Tristan can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Tristan Nitot 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 Tristan can offer.
Tristan Nitot delivers keynotes in English, French. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Tristan Nitot's areas of expertise include Digital Trends, Future & Technology, Security, Technology. To get a clear sense of Tristan'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.
Tristan Nitot can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Digital Trends, Future & Technology, Security, Technology is relevant. Details of Tristan'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.
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We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Tristan Nitot, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Tristan's current availability for your dates.