Grit and resilience keynotes for European conferences
Paris Norriss brings an English-language keynote on grit and resilience to international conferences, leadership offsites and kick-offs across mainland Europe.
Change is constant. Grit is the constant answer.
European organisations are navigating energy transition, AI adoption and shifting markets, often across many countries and languages at once.
Grit, the passion and perseverance to keep working towards a long-term goal, is what keeps multinational teams aligned and moving through that change.
The Grit Code gives leaders a shared framework and practical tools that work across borders.
Conferences and offsites that need to perform
Multinational conferences
English-language keynotes for international events in hubs such as Amsterdam, Berlin, Barcelona, Paris, Zurich and Lisbon.
European kick-offs
Regional sales kick-offs and leadership meetings for European teams.
Congresses & associations
Main-stage keynotes for association and industry congresses.
Incentive trips & retreats
An adventure story that suits incentive and retreat programmes.
Talks and formats
The Grit Code
Resilience and high performance for teams working across borders.
The age of AI needs more grit
As Europe adopts AI, the edge that lasts is the ability to keep going when the plan breaks.
Grit Deconstruction workshop
A hands-on session for leadership teams and sales groups that maps where your team breaks under pressure and builds a plan to fix it.
Host / MC / panel
A TV presenter to host international conferences and panels.
Tested at sea, on the ice and on stage
Shows in 123 countries
His adventure TV shows are distributed in 123 countries, and Guy in Dubai has 22 million views.
7 marathons, 7 continents
Ran seven marathons on seven continents in 5 days, 21 hours and 51 minutes.
Rowed the Pacific
In 2023 he rowed 4,800 km across the Pacific with three teammates, raising more than £150,000 for marine conservation.
Main stages
TEDx Amman to 4,000 people in a Roman theatre (October 2025), COP28 (December 2023) and Expo 2020 Dubai (2021).
Past audiences include the UN Tourism General Assembly, COP28 (December 2023), Expo 2020 Dubai (2021), TEDx Amman (October 2025), the US Army, DHL, Nokia and Durlston Partners.
International clients include DHL, Nokia, IHG, Kraft Heinz and Durlston Partners, and Paris has spoken to US Army soldiers in Hawaii.
Speaking in Europe, in person or virtually
Available for in-person events across Europe, or virtually in your local time zone.
Organisers typically book speakers about three months ahead, so get in touch early to secure your date.
The 30–45 minute virtual keynote suits teams spread across European countries.
From the organisers
I’ve had the privilege of witnessing Paris Norriss in action as a storyteller, motivator and a true catalyst for transformation. Through his powerful awe-inspiring adventures, he doesn’t just recount tales of endurance and grit, he lives them.
As part of our takeover of the UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 we held a number of business sessions and a celebratory event throughout the day. We worked with Paris on this to be our keynote speaker, who was extremely professional and easy to deal with. He managed to change his tone to the appropriate audiences with laughs had by all. A pleasure to work with.
I had the pleasure of working with Paris during TEDxAmman, the largest TEDx event in the MENA region, where he joined us as one of our inspiring speakers. From the very start, he showed professionalism, positivity, and contagious enthusiasm that uplifted everyone around him.
Past events in Europe
- Georgia: Grit Keynotes for GITA and Startupbootcamp – September 2026 · Tbilisi and Kakheti, Georgia
FAQ
Can I book Paris Norriss as a keynote speaker in Europe?
Yes. Paris speaks at international conferences, kick-offs and leadership events across mainland Europe, in person or virtually.
Does Paris present in English?
Yes. Paris presents in English, and every talk is tailored in a briefing call for your audience.
Can virtual sessions run in our local time zone?
Yes. Virtual keynotes are scheduled in your local time zone, with expedition footage and live Q&A.
How far ahead should we book?
Organisers typically book speakers about three months ahead. Shorter notice is sometimes possible, so it is always worth asking.
How long is The Grit Code keynote?
The flagship keynote runs 45 to 60 minutes including Q&A. Paris also delivers 90-minute to half-day workshops and 30 to 45-minute virtual keynotes.
Bring grit to your next event in Europe
Tell us the date, the city, the audience and what you want them to walk out with. You will get a straight answer on availability and fit. Prefer to talk first? Book a call.
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