Speaking REFERENCES
FILMKUNSTMESSE
At the 2025 Filmkunstmesse in Leipzig, AC Coppens gave a keynote and moderated a panel on the future of cinema.
IPMA World Congress
Over 2 days, AC Coppens hosted the main stage at the 34th IPMA World Congress in Berlin (17–19 September 2025).
Locarno Film Festival
At Locarno Pro, AC moderated StepIn’s opening panel and roundtables, where 50 industry leaders explored Embracing Risk across financing, distribution, press, and DEI, with findings published in the StepIn Report co-edited by THE CATALYSTS. At Locarno Diplomacy Day, AC spoke to diplomats, public stakeholders, and NGOs on film as a catalyst for peacebuilding in a shifting global and media landscape. At the Locarno Industry Academy, AC offered “laser coaching” to help participants recalibrate careers and nurture talent.
Digital Sovereignty: Europe Between Vision and Reality
Le Cercle Dîner French Tech brought together 20 selected speakers to discuss AI’s Impact on Business, Language & Human Connection. Organised by LA FRENCH TECH BERLIN, with a guest list co-curated by THE CATALYSTS, and in collaboration with Heartfelt VC, the VIP event brought together a small group of great minds in tech from France and Germany - including founders, researchers, corporate leaders, investors, policy makers.
French Tech Dinner Club
Le Cercle Dîner French Tech brought together 20 selected speakers to discuss AI’s Impact on Business, Language & Human Connection. Organised by LA FRENCH TECH BERLIN, with a guest list co-curated by THE CATALYSTS, and in collaboration with Heartfelt VC, the VIP event brought together a small group of great minds in tech from France and Germany - including founders, researchers, corporate leaders, investors, policy makers.
BVDW Convention
BVDW Convention 2025 took place on June 25th, 2025 at Factory Berlin Mitte, bringing together over 150 experts from across the digital economy. AC Coppens gave a futuristic keynote.