
Inspiring you with thought provocations
KEYNOTES & PRESS
Pigalle is a leading expert and thought leader in Experience Design. She has created a comprehensive Experience Design process and practical methods underpinned by the latest in scientific research, based on 15 years as a producer and 12 years as an award-winning educator. She is also a Council Member for the WXO, World Experience Organisation, and Jury Member for Conventa Best Events Awards.
Pigalle is a multidisciplinary specialist with expertise how to craft a transformation strategy, design nuanced emotional journeys, sensory design, story and narrative, creativity and innovation. She is passionate to share her knowledge and insights through interactive keynotes, dynamic workshops, podcast interviews, and writes articles for white papers and media features.
She provides fresh perspectives and inspiration on the art and science of designing emotionally charged, unforgettable experiences. Attendees come away with new ways of thinking, and empowered with practical methods to design transformative experiences,
Pigalle is passionate to share her expertise and insights on the art and science of designing meaningful connections, unforgettable experiences and long-term transformational impact.
She is an international keynote speaker, panellist, and workshop facilitator for events such as London Design Week, Affordable Art Fair, and an inspiration speaker for creative, PR and innovation agencies.
Pigalle is also an Associate Lecturer at Central Saint Martins, London College of Fashion, University of Westminster, GCU London, and international guest lecturer for universities and organisations such as Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany, Kaospilot, Aarhus, Denmark, and IESA Arts and Culture School, Paris, France.
2025 | KEYNOTE CALENDAR
01 May: The Future is Storyfeeling: The Art & Science of Moving From Brand Storytelling to Customer Storyfeeling - Headline keynote for WXO Summit, as part of the world’s first London Experience Week.
19 May: Flavours of Connections - Sensory activation and panel discussion on the art and science of sensory design, Exclusively Corporate, IMEX Frankfurt.
21 May: Play to Innovate: The Art & Science of Unlocking Creativity - Keynote for IMEX Frankfurt.
18 June: From Storytelling to Storyfeeling: How to Create Authentic Stories That Build Emotional Connections - Keynote for Communicating the Arts, Amsterdam.
11 November: 64th ICCA Congress, Porto, Portugal
PAST KEYNOTE HIGHLIGHTS
The Art & Science of Designing Emotions - Les Journées de L'immersif, Lille, France.
The Power of Experience: Discover the Art & Science of Transforming Your Audience Forever - Voted ‘Best Speaker’, Conventa Crossover, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Storytelling: The Art & Science of Creating Unforgettable Memories - Plenary keynote alongside the President of BEA World Festival, Rome, Italy.
Turbocharge Science and Knowledge Sharing: Turn Medical Events Into Must-Attend Experiences - ICCA’s Future of Healthcare Meetings, Zurich, Switzerland.
Play to Innovate: The Art & Science of Unlocking Learning - National media campaign launch on lifelong learning, with the President of Slovenia and Minister for Education, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
KEYNOTES
PRESS
Drawing on a wealth of knowledge, Pigalle writes articles, provides quotes for publications such as Vogue, and is interviewed across print, broadcast and digital media. She also contributes thought leadership, insights and trend predictions for research reports and white papers, such as Vision 2030 - UK Science Festivals Network, British Science Association.
Please see below press highlights, written features and white paper articles.