NCEMA World Crisis and Emergency-Management Summit — Abu Dhabi, UAE
Trusted by event organisers internationally
Invited back.
Rated first.
"We have engaged Philippe on several occasions in Australia and New Zealand, both online and in-person. His keynote at the Emergency Management Conference in Melbourne was, as usual, outstanding. In the post-conference Delegate Survey his presentation received by far the highest number of commendations."
Past President, International Public Relations Association (IPRA)
Former Vice President, International Risk & Crisis Communication Association (IARCC)
Adviser to international organisations, governments and multinational companies
Experience across public health emergencies, industrial incidents and complex institutional environments
Engagements across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, North America and the Caribbean
Current experience. Practical perspectives.
Active in the field.
Not just talking about it.
Philippe continues to advise organisations internationally throughout the year. His presentations therefore reflect the decisions, technologies and coordination challenges leaders are facing now.
Examples and case material are selected for the audience and event context. The objective is not simply to describe past crises, but to help delegates recognise what current experience means for their own organisations.
Presentations draw on active advisory work, not historical case studies
Content is updated for each engagement to reflect current events and audience context
Philippe works with organisers in advance to align the presentation with event objectives
Engagements are available in English, French and Dutch
What your audience will leave with
Designed to change
how leaders think and act.
Philippe's presentations are not designed to describe the problem. They are designed to give delegates a clearer understanding of it — and practical ways to respond.
A clearer understanding of how communication and decision-making interact under pressure
Practical ways to communicate credibly during uncertainty
A framework for working across organisational and sector boundaries
Questions and actions delegates can take back into their organisations
A more critical understanding of where AI can help — and where it can create additional risk
Flagship Keynotes
Three keynotes.
All fully customisable.
These are the keynotes Philippe delivers most frequently. Each is adapted to the audience, sector and event theme. Bespoke presentations can also be developed for events with specific requirements.
Crises Cross Organisational Boundaries. Preparedness Should Too.
For: Emergency managers, government officials, corporate resilience teams and international organisations
Most organisations prepare for crises in isolation. Yet major crises rarely respect organisational or sectoral boundaries. This keynote makes the case for collaborative preparedness — building the relationships, shared understanding and communication protocols that enable organisations to respond together when it matters most.
Why siloed preparedness consistently fails during complex, multi-agency crises
Practical approaches to building inter-organisational communication before a crisis
How to identify the organisations you will need to work with — and start the conversation now
Trust Under Pressure: Communicating Credibly When It Matters Most
For: Senior leaders, communication teams, public-sector organisations and regulated industries
Credibility is built over time and lost quickly. This keynote draws on field experience across public health emergencies, industrial incidents and political crises to examine what organisations do — and fail to do — to maintain public trust when under pressure. The focus is on practical communication decisions rather than theory.
The communication behaviours that consistently damage institutional credibility
How to communicate uncertainty honestly without undermining confidence
A practical approach to rebuilding credibility after a communication failure
Navigating Uncertainty: AI and the Future of Crisis Communication
For: Communication professionals, senior leaders, technology teams and policy audiences
Artificial intelligence is already changing the speed, scale and credibility of crisis communication. This keynote examines how organisations are using AI today, where it helps, where it introduces new risks, and what communicators and leaders need to understand to make sound decisions.
A practical framework for evaluating AI tools in a crisis communication context
The risks of over-reliance on AI-generated content during high-stakes events
Concrete steps organisations can take now to build AI-informed communication capability
Not sure which keynote fits your programme? Philippe works with organisers to identify the right topic and format.
Discuss your eventAdditional Keynote Options
Further topics available
The First 24 Hours: Crisis Communication in Real Time
Crisis communication teams, senior leaders, public affairs professionals
The decisions made in the opening hours of a crisis often determine whether an organisation leads the narrative or spends weeks recovering it.
Risk Communication That Works: Helping Communities Understand and Act
Public health professionals, emergency managers, government communicators, NGOs
Telling people about risk is not the same as helping them understand it. This keynote examines why risk communication so often fails to change behaviour — and what field experience demonstrates about what actually works.
Leadership During Uncertainty: Communication, Decision-Making and Authority
Senior executives, government leaders, board-level audiences, leadership development programmes
Uncertainty is not a temporary condition. It is the operating environment. This keynote examines how leaders communicate, make decisions and maintain authority during prolonged periods of uncertainty.
Bespoke presentations can also be developed for events with specific themes or audience requirements.
Discuss the right topic for your audienceSpeaking Formats
Four principal formats.
In-person, virtual or hybrid.
Conference Keynote
45–60 min presentation, normally followed by Q&A. Suitable for conferences, summits and association events. Opening and closing keynotes available.
Executive Briefing
60–90 min session for senior leadership teams, boards and invited executive audiences. Designed to challenge thinking and support strategic decision-making.
Workshop or Masterclass
Half-day or full-day session combining expert input, discussion and application to the organisation's context. Can be combined with a keynote.
Moderation and Expert Conversation
Panel moderation, fireside conversations, roundtables and expert panel participation. Philippe brings subject-matter authority to keep discussions substantive.
Selected International Engagements
Conferences and events
across five continents.
Philippe speaks to audiences working across crisis communication, emergency management, public relations, leadership and organisational preparedness. His engagements range from major international summits and association conferences to executive conversations, specialist workshops and virtual programmes.
Emergency Management Conference — Melbourne, Australia
World Crisis and Emergency Management Summit 2025
UAE
Speaker on AI, crisis communication and the changing demands of emergency management.
Arthur W. Page Center for Integrity in Public Communication
United States
"AI Collaboration in Managing Crisis, Risk and Disaster."
PR Impact Awards Conference
Lithuania
"Empowering Artificial Intelligence in Crisis Communication," organised by the Lithuanian Communication Association and the Communication Industry Association.
Emergency Media and Public Affairs
Australia
"AI in Emergency Communications." Keynote at the Emergency Management Conference in Melbourne.
CIPR Crisis Communications Network
United Kingdom
Featured guest, "Crisis Comms Talks: In Conversation with Philippe Borremans."
P World Crisis Communications Boot Camps
New York, Toronto and Chicago
Recurring speaker and trainer on crisis communication and emerging communication risks.
P World Webinar Workshop
Online
"Defending Your Organization Against Rage Farming."
Global PR Summit Middle East
Qatar
Speaker on crisis communication and organisational preparedness.
Kuwait PR & Communications Summit
Kuwait
Speaker on crisis communication and public trust.
PR Trends Summit North America
Virtual
Presentation on crisis communication and emerging information risks.
Working with Philippe has been an absolute privilege. He is truly one of the best professionals I've worked with. We've collaborated on trainings many times, covering everything from crisis communications to the evolving role of AI in PR.
Kosta Petrov
Entrepreneur, Conference Organiser · P World
After having attended a European conference moderated by Philippe, we decided to invite him to moderate our European Symposium entitled 'Using New Technologies in the Public Sector in Europe'. And we made a great choice!
Elisa Ciani
Conference Organiser · European University Institute
Philippe's presentation was very professional, well oriented to the audience. He covered the possible results that social media could bring in terms of impacting the image and increasing the awareness of business activities across industry, healthcare and energy sectors.
Beatrice Delfin-Diaz
Communications Officer · Siemens AG
Planning Your Event
Availability and practical details
Availability
Delivery
In-person
Virtual
Hybrid
Languages
English
French
Dutch
Regions
Europe
Africa
Middle East
North America
Caribbean
Asia
Booking Essentials
Keynote duration
45–60 minutes, plus Q&A
Executive briefing
60–90 minutes
Workshop or masterclass
Half-day or full-day
Recommended lead time
Minimum 3 months for international events
Virtual presentations and executive sessions
From €5,000
International conferences and leadership summits
From €10,000
Speaker Resources
Information for event organisers
High-resolution photos and additional event-planning information are available on request. Contact Philippe
Frequently Asked Questions
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