Speaking & Thought Leadership
Speaking · Panels · Moderation · Media · Writing
Valeria speaks, moderates and writes at the intersection of systems change, economic transformation and social innovation. From EU and UN policy events to global impact conferences, she brings field-level credibility, intellectual rigour and a gift for making complex ideas land with force and clarity.
Three ways to engage
Speaking and Panels
Plenary speaker and panelist at leading global impact and policy events including the INSEAD Impact Entrepreneurship Forum at ChangeNOW Summit, the Bled Strategic Forum, the Global Socio-Economy Forum and high-level EU and UN convenings.
Media Appearances
Featured in BBC, CNN, Washington Post, National Geographic, ARTE and more. Available as a commentator, expert source and interviewee on social innovation, economic transformation, sustainable development and systems change. Experienced across live and recorded TV and radio.
Moderation
Experienced moderator and chairperson of high-level panels, fireside chats and policy debates, including EU Commission events and international coalition convenings. Creates the conditions for rigorous, generative conversations across diverse stakeholders.
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Outsized, the global conversation
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Ideas that land:
Speaking that opens minds and moves people
Valeria’s presentations open new horizons and equip audiences to think and act differently. Always tailored to the audience, moment and conversation at hand, they go beyond sharing information to equip participants with what they need to make a difference: leaving informed and up to date, inspired, encouraged and challenged to act, and armed with practical tools for tangible change.
Through compelling storytelling, data-driven insights and real-world examples drawn from 15 years of hands-on experience in social innovation and entrepreneurship and continued involvement in the field, she brings a practical depth and currency that ensures every presentation is as current as it is grounded.
The result is a conversation and tools that stays with people long after the room empties.
Topics: Areas of Depth
Valeria speaks to a range of diverse topics where she can represent her experiences or that of the people she works with
Systems and Economy
Systems Change · New Economy · Collective Action · New KPIs and measures of success · Multistakeholder Governance · Industry Transformation
Environment and Place
Green Transition and Sustainability · Responsible Consumption · Tourism, Culture and Heritage · Places and Communities
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Social Entrepreneurship · Social Innovation · Digital Transformation and Tech for Good
People and Organisations
Storytelling and Campaigning · Diversity and Inclusion · Individual Wellbeing · Collective Wellbeing · Organisational Wellbeing · New Media and Entertainment
What Valeria brings to the room
A presence that holds the room
Recognised by peers for the energy she brings to any space and her ability to make complex ideas land with clarity and force. She listens deeply, summarises sharply and moves conversations forward in a way that brings everyone along. When she rises to speak, rooms grow quiet.
A voice that resonates and fosters change
Driven by a conviction that change must be made easy and fun for all, she speaks not just to inform but to promote imagination, understanding and empathy across our systems. Her voice resonates equally with a policy audience, a room of entrepreneurs or a broadcast audience, leaving them with new mindsets and tools to bring to whatever they are dreaming and building next.
Insights from a toolkit built for real change
Her multidisciplinary expertise spans a full range of tools that drive transformation in practice: Brain and behaviour science; Technology and digital platforms; New media and storytelling; Narrative transformation; Field-building and collective action, Policy and social innovation
She deploys these to shape the narratives, ecosystems and norms that inspire new mindsets and redistribute attention, resources and power.
A panoramic view of what is actually happening
Valeria sits simultaneously in rooms that rarely talk to each other: the grassroots and the boardroom, the policy working group and the founder navigating a critical inflection point, the global movement and the community on the ground. That range gives her a vantage point that is genuinely rare, and she brings all of those conversations and perspectives into the room with her.
Her 15 years of founding and leading ventures, coalitions and ecosystems is deepened by the perspectives of 200+ social entrepreneurs, innovators and dozens of public sector representatives spanning all levels of government she has guided and advised. She does not just speak about the field, she speaks about what is really happening for the people and institutions inside of it.
Experienced across stages, media and broadcast (live and recorded)
Audiences: General Audience, Business, Policy, Civil Society, Accademia...
Presence: Local to Global, In person and Remote
Selected Speaking Engagements
Selected conference engagements. Broadcast & Media excluded.
On Social Economy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Coalitions and Ecosystem Orchestration: Then, Now, Tomorrow [INSEAD Impact Entrepreneurship Forum at ChangeNOW Summit]
- How to enable system-level innovation and transformative change in Europe [Catalysing Change Week, Europe Chapter High-Level Debate]
- Social innovation as a motor of change: how can governments and social entrepreneurs work in partnership to enable the social economy to deliver on its potential? [Social Economy the Future of Europe, Présidence Française de l’Union Européenne]
- A Powerful Brew: Partners in Transformation – entrepreneurs, funders and government [Skoll World Forum Ecosystem Day]
- The Role of SSE Actors for the Economic Development of Territories and the Industrial Transformation in Europe [Global Socio-Economy Forum, European Commission Partner Event]
- European social economy action plan: the role of social entrepreneurs in reaching the SDGs [Catalysing Change Week, Europe Chapter High-Level Event, Co-Chair]
- Transforming Europe through Social Innovation and Collaboration [Fireside Chat with Dr Ulla Engelmann, Head of Unit, DG Growth, European Commission]
- Social Entrepreneurs Collaborating to Accelerate Progress to the SDGs [GSEF Partner Event]
- Inspiring social entrepreneur [Roundtable, Business Starter, Toulouse Business School]
On the Ecological Transition
- The Ecological Transition: Leading The Energy Transition Together [CEOforLIFE Talks Global]
- Reshaping the European energy system [Ambassadors’ Debate, Plenary, EU Sustainable Energy Week Plenary, European Commission]
- Enabling ecological transition through partnerships and social innovation [Chairperson, Roadmap to Mannheim, European Social Economy Summit]
- How social entrepreneurs catalyse the transformation of the energy system [Published, European Energy Innovation Magazine and EU Commission Blog]
- Reimagining travel, tourism and hospitality as a driver for European green energy transformation [Published, European Commission Website]
- Climate Action is Humankind’s once in a lifetime opportunity [Published, EU Commission Blog]
On Tourism & Local communities
- Rethinking relationships between tourism and local communities [Plenary Speaker, SETE Greek Tourism Confederation Conference]
- The new Normal for Tourism Business: Learning from the Front Runners [Panel, Plenary Session, NECSTOUR Annual Meeting]
- Tourism for All Destinations: Dispersal over Place and Time [Panel, Plenary Session, Bled Strategic Forum]
- The impact and consequences of unsustainable tourism growth in Europe [Panel, Plenary Session, European Travel Commission Conference]
- Transforming tourism in Venice [Conference/Lecture, TBS Business School, Barcelona]
How Valeria works with You
Contributions that are tailored and personal
A collaborative approach
Every engagement begins with a conversation to understand the event, the audience and what you want people to leave with. Content is always tailored, never a standard talk delivered the same way twice.
Insights that make a mark
She brings current field-level insight, intellectual rigour and a gift for making complex ideas land with force and clarity. The result is a contribution that feels genuinely integrated into your event rather than dropped in from outside.
Training and Facilitation
Looking to add a hands-on learning experience?
Valeria also designs and facilitates workshops and training programmes that complement her speaking engagements, going beyond the talk to enable immediate action and lasting learning.
If you would like to explore combining a speaking engagement with a workshop or training session, get in touch.
Impact of the Voice
Feedback from audience and peers
“I enjoyed our session a lot. It was stimulating and time did fly.”
“Thank you for the exceptional presentation! We need to plan ahead in order to preserve our city-system!”
“I was impressed by your chairing.”
“Thank you for sharing your experience today. It was really inspiring!”
“She is someone who is not at all afraid to speak the truth. I believe [she has] real civil courage — and that’s rare in a leader: someone who stands for their beliefs.“”
“I am always impressed with her ability to simplify complex topics. I have witnessed her communicate intricate issues, outcomes, and policies with clarity and strategy. Valeria is a natural and inspirational public speaker”
“She really does deep listening and then summarises it excellently — so well, that is very, very impressive to see”
“She brings a rare combination of systems thinking, strategic insight and emotional intelligence… she does so with empathy, integrity and purpose.“
“[She] brings an ethical purity and humanity to [her] deep grasp of the interrelationships that drive our diverse societies. [She] exudes wisdom and humility.“
“She is a thinker both in terms of being well read… but also she is able to think innovatively on her feet. I have been involved in some very meaningful sessions with her which have had impactful outcomes.”
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HIGHLIGHTED SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Frequently Asked Questions
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In what languages does Valeria speak?
English, French and Italian.
Does Valeria speak in person or remotely?
Both. Valeria is based in France and available internationally. Format is adapted to the event and the audience.
Can Valeria tailor her contribution to our event theme?
Yes. Every engagement begins with a conversation to understand the event, the audience and the objectives. Content is shaped around what will be most valuable and resonant for the specific context.
How do we get in touch?
Reach out directly by email. Valeria responds to every enquiry personally.
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