Dr François Duforez est un expert mondial sur la maximisation de la performance individuelle et est surtout connu comme le fondateur de Vielife . En 1989, François Duforez fonde Vielife, un organisme de recherches sur la performance humaine en sport extrême. Depuis plus de 20 ans, François dirige de nombreux... Read more
Dr François Duforez est un expert mondial sur la maximisation de la performance individuelle et est surtout connu comme le fondateur de Vielife .
En 1989, François Duforez fonde Vielife, un organisme de recherches sur la performance humaine en sport extrême. Depuis plus de 20 ans, François dirige de nombreux projets de recherche biomédicale dans le monde de la Formule 1, de la voile, ou lors de la préparation des Jeux Olympiques ou de championnats du Monde. 150 grands prix au compteur, Alain Prost comme tête de liste, les écuries Ferrari en 1990-1991, Williams en 1993, Jordan, Toyota, c’est de la que François Duforez tire son expérience sur la performance individuelle et collective.
Parallèlement, depuis 2000, François occupe un poste de praticien attaché au renommé hôpital Hôtel-Dieu de Paris. En 2006, il accepte le poste de chef de clinique associé du centre du sommeil et de la vigilance.
En 2007, François fonde le Centre Européen du Sommeil, un organisme chargé de la prise en charge des troubles du sommeil et de la vigilance pour le grand public et le monde corporate.
Membre des Insead (EDP), François a été aussi en charge du club Management en Situations Extrêmes, u club de réflexion sur les évolutions managériales liées à la performance.
Aujourd’hui, François est reconnu en tant qu’expert majeur sur le thème de la performance du facteur humain lors de conférences internationales ou d’invitations dans les médias.
Initiateur des programmes on-line développés par Vielife au service de grands groupes internationaux, il intervient comme consultant pour les business school et comités de direction sur les transferts d’expérience entre les deux mondes, sportif et professionnel.
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You can book François Duforez through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with François's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
François Duforez'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 François tailored to your event.
François Duforez 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 François to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book François Duforez for events worldwide, subject to François'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 François Duforez 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 François can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief François Duforez 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 François can offer.
François Duforez delivers keynotes in Francais. 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.
François Duforez's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of François'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.
François Duforez 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 François'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 François Duforez 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 François Duforez, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check François's current availability for your dates.