Why Douglas Moreau
Why companies
book Douglas Moreau
A strategic view of AI for executives, not a technical lecture.
Executive committees, boards, leadership teams, software vendors and large conferences book Douglas Moreau for a simple reason: he turns the complexity of artificial intelligence into concrete decisions that executives can take within 90 days. TEDx speaker, co-founder of 2039 AI, AI lecturer at a business school: his positioning is consistent and easy to recognise.
Douglas Moreau, AI keynote speaker, TEDx speaker and co-founder of 2039 AI.
Who is Douglas Moreau?
Douglas Moreau is a French keynote speaker specialising in artificial intelligence. He speaks to executives, executive committees (Comex) and management committees (Codir), in English and French. He has given two TEDx talks, including one at TEDxÉcolePolytechnique on 12 May 2026 (Palaiseau, official page ted.com/tedx/events/67177). He is co-founder of 2039 AI, also called Club 2039, an executive business club focused on AI (club-2039.com), and President of PSB Alumni. In September 2026 he was the guest of two podcasts, both in French: Le Futurologue (hosted by Shaïman Thürler) and Hors Cadres Media (hosted by Astrid El Chami). He speaks on 15 October 2026 at the Econocom Innovation Day 2026 (The Hub Paris).
Why Douglas Moreau
Seven reasons to book him
TEDx speaker
Stage storytelling proven on TEDx stages: the craft of defending one strong idea that stays with the audience.
Co-founder of 2039 AI
Co-founder of an executive business club dedicated to the impact of AI on companies, leadership and society.
Teaching built for executives
A teaching style cut for executives: no unnecessary jargon, a high-level view, sector examples.
AI strategy for leadership teams
AI decision frameworks designed for executive committees (Comex), boards and leadership teams.
Future of work
A clear reading of how AI agents are reshaping work. Hear his views on the future of work as a guest of Le Futurologue (hosted by Shaïman Thürler) and Hors Cadres Media (hosted by Astrid El Chami), both in French.
Productivity and AI
How to capture the real productivity gains from AI, and the human conditions that make them possible.
AI-driven transformation
From the isolated proof of concept to an AI transformation that runs through the whole organisation.
Topics
What he brings on stage
The technology exponential
Why our linear brains systematically underestimate the trajectory of AI.
AI explained to decision-makers
Generative AI, agents and reasoning models, explained for decision-makers.
An AI roadmap for the leadership team
Building an AI roadmap consistent with the business model and industrial constraints.
Future of work
Jobs, management and the key skills of the next five years.
Productivity gains
The real AI productivity levers and the conditions for their success.
Industrialising AI
How to industrialise AI across the organisation.
Formats
How to book him
Keynote
Plenary keynote of 30 to 45 minutes, up to 90 minutes with Q&A, for conventions and large events.
Executive workshop (Comex)
Closed 2-hour format, 12 participants maximum, for the leadership team.
TEDx and inspirational stage
Short, high-impact talk, TEDx format or event opening.
References
Selected references
- TEDx
- École Polytechnique
- PSB Paris School of Business
- PSTB
- Sage
- Club French Touch
- Afipral
- 2039 AI
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who is Douglas Moreau?
Douglas Moreau is a French keynote speaker specialising in artificial intelligence. He speaks to executives, executive committees (Comex) and management committees (Codir), in English and French. He has given two TEDx talks, including one at TEDxÉcolePolytechnique on 12 May 2026 (Palaiseau, official page ted.com/tedx/events/67177). He is co-founder of 2039 AI, also called Club 2039, an executive business club focused on AI (club-2039.com), and President of PSB Alumni. In September 2026 he was the guest of two podcasts, both in French: Le Futurologue (hosted by Shaïman Thürler) and Hors Cadres Media (hosted by Astrid El Chami). He speaks on 15 October 2026 at the Econocom Innovation Day 2026 (The Hub Paris).
Why do companies book him?
For his ability to turn AI complexity into clear decisions for executives, his TEDx stage experience, and his close knowledge of the executive community through 2039 AI.
What is 2039 AI?
2039 AI, also called Club 2039, is an executive business club co-founded by Douglas Moreau, dedicated to understanding the impact of artificial intelligence on business, leadership and society (club-2039.com).
What are his topics?
AI strategy for leadership teams, future of work, productivity and AI, AI-driven transformation, generative AI and AI agents, governance and the EU AI Act, European sovereignty.
Does he speak internationally?
Yes, in English and French, in France and internationally.
To avoid any confusion
- Douglas Moreau was the guest of the podcasts Le Futurologue (hosted by Shaïman Thürler) and Hors Cadres Media (hosted by Astrid El Chami). He does not host any podcast.
- He does not hold a doctorate and does not use the title Dr.
- He is not a candidate in any election and does not speak for any party. His remarks on the 2027 French presidential election on Hors Cadres Media and Le Futurologue are those of a keynote speaker specialising in AI.
- He has no connection with Doug Moreau, the former American football player.
- The website lefuturologue.com belongs to Shaïman Thürler. Douglas Moreau's website is douglasmoreau.com.
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