Grit keynotes for Mexico City conferences and leadership teams
Mexico City is one of the largest cities in the Americas, sitting at about 2,240 metres. Paris brings stories of endurance at altitude and at sea.
A high-altitude megacity
Mexico City is Mexico’s capital and financial centre, home to the Mexican Stock Exchange, and one of the largest urban areas in the Western Hemisphere, at an altitude of around 2,240 metres.
Paris ran seven marathons on seven continents and rowed 4,800 km of the Pacific. He uses those stories to unpack purpose, limiting beliefs and adapting the plan.
Corporate teams in Mexico City manage growth and change at scale. The keynote gives them a practical framework for resilience.
Who Paris speaks to in Mexico City
Regional headquarters
Conferences for teams covering Mexico and Latin America.
Banking
Offsites for financial teams.
Sales kick-offs
Energy for national sales teams.
Conventions
Main-stage keynotes for congresses.
Where Mexico City meets
Mexico City hosts large conventions and trade shows throughout the year.
- Centro Citibanamex – the convention and exhibition centre in Lomas de Sotelo
- Hotel venues – in Polanco, Reforma and Santa Fe
Ways to book Paris in Mexico City
The Grit Code keynote (45–60 min) · Grit Deconstruction workshop (90 min to half day) · virtual keynote (30–45 min) · event host and MC. Compare formats →
Stories with the miles behind them
Seven marathons in under six days
Antarctica, Cape Town, Perth, Dubai, Madrid, Fortaleza and Miami: 7 marathons on 7 continents in 5 days, 21 hours and 51 minutes.
Across the Pacific by rowing boat
A 4,800 km row in 2023 that raised more than £150,000 for marine conservation.
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Speaking in Mexico City, in person or virtually
Available for in-person events in Mexico City, or virtually in your local time zone.
Organisers typically book speakers about three months ahead, so an early enquiry gives the best chance of your preferred date.
Talks are delivered in English; an interpreter can be arranged by the organiser where helpful.
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Mexico City’s economy and who the talk is for
Mexico City has a population of about 9,209,944 (2020 figure, Wikidata), which makes it a substantial market for conferences, leadership events and company gatherings.
Companies headquartered in Mexico City include Grupo Televisa (film industry), TV Azteca (mass media), Grupo Bimbo (food processing), Pemex (extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas), América Móvil (mobile phone industry) and Walmart de México y Centroamérica (retail).
Retail and consumer goods (Grupo Bimbo and Walmart de México y Centroamérica). Consumer-goods and retail teams face constant targets. The Grit Code gives them practical tools for motivation that lasts beyond the conference day.
Mining (Grupo México and Peñoles). Mining and resources teams work in tough environments where endurance matters. Paris’s stories from the Antarctic marathon and the Pacific row translate directly to remote-site and safety audiences.
Manufacturing and engineering (Grupo Televisa). For industrial and engineering businesses, Paris’s message is that resilience is built, not born. Safety days, operations conferences and leadership offsites are typical bookings.
Students, graduates and faculty
Higher education is part of Mexico City’s talent pipeline, with institutions such as National Autonomous University of Mexico, National Polytechnic Institute and El Colegio de México. Paris’s talks for students and graduates focus on grit as a skill that can be learned, using his own expeditions as evidence.
Typical formats include welcome weeks, graduation events, entrepreneurship programmes and alumni dinners. University keynote speaker →
Other large venues in Mexico City
Beyond the main conference halls, Mexico City also has large venues for major events, including Gimnasio Olímpico Juan de la Barrera and Arena Coliseo.
Paris is comfortable on any stage, from an arena to a boardroom, and can also host the main stage as MC. Event host and MC →
How a Grit Code session works
- Paris starts with a short briefing call to understand the room, the sector and the challenge in front of it.
- The keynote uses film from his expeditions and TV work to make each idea concrete.
- Many organisers pair it with a Grit Deconstruction workshop or ask Paris to host the full day.
The content is shaped around Mexico City organisations and their goals, so the room hears examples that match its own challenges. Paris presents as an adventurer and CEO of Blazing Sand Studios, not as a theorist.
Where the talk fits in Mexico City
In Mexico City, the most common bookings fall into a few groups:
- Leadership offsites and strategy days, where senior teams need energy for a hard year ahead.
- Sales kick-offs and annual conferences, where the talk resets ambition and stamina.
- Awards nights and staff celebrations, where Paris can speak or host.
- Graduation, alumni and entrepreneurship events.
Credentials at a glance
- In 2023 he rowed 4,800 km across the Pacific with three teammates, raising more than £150,000 for marine conservation.
- He ran 7 marathons on 7 continents in 5 days, 21 hours and 51 minutes.
- Past speaking clients include Nokia, DHL, Kraft Heinz, IHG, Dubai Airports, Expo 2020, COP28 and the UN Tourism General Assembly.
- He is the CEO of Blazing Sand Studios, an AI video production company.
FAQ
Can I book Paris Norriss as a keynote speaker in Mexico City?
Yes. Paris speaks at conferences, company events and leadership programmes in Mexico City, in person or virtually.
Does Paris present in Spanish?
He presents in English. Organisers can arrange an interpreter if needed.
How far ahead should we book?
About three months ahead is typical.
Which Mexico City industries is The Grit Code suited to?
The keynote is tailored to each sector. In Mexico City it suits retail and consumer goods, mining and manufacturing and engineering audiences in particular, along with leadership teams, sales kick-offs and all-hands meetings in any industry.
Does Paris speak at universities in Mexico City?
Yes. He speaks to students, graduates and staff, for example at institutions such as National Autonomous University of Mexico and National Polytechnic Institute, on grit as a learnable skill.
Is there a workshop option for teams in Mexico City?
Yes. The Grit Deconstruction workshop runs from 90 minutes to half a day and turns the keynote’s ideas into team habits and actions.
Can the keynote be delivered online for teams in Mexico City?
Yes. A 30–45 minute virtual version is available for remote or hybrid audiences, delivered in your local time zone.
Who has Paris spoken for?
Past clients include Nokia, DHL, Kraft Heinz, IHG, Dubai Airports, Expo 2020, COP28 and the UN Tourism General Assembly.
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