Bertrand Piccard – Chairman of Climate Impulse and President of the Solar Impulse Foundation. He is a serial explorer, psychiatrist, pioneer in clean technology, and a global influencer.
Starting with hang-glider aerobatics as a young man seeking extreme challenges, Bertrand Piccard went on to complete a non-stop balloon flight around the world—a dream inspired by his family legacy. His second global journey was in a zero-fuel solar airplane with unlimited endurance, aimed at advancing the planet into the clean technology era. This narrative reflects a man passionate about exploration, driven by a pioneering spirit, questioning assumptions, and pushing boundaries to address the critical challenge of enhancing quality of life for all.
Exploration represents a mindset towards life: it involves leaving our comfort zones and gaining insights from the unknown.
Bertrand is a natural communicator who effectively shares the intensity of his experiences and the lessons learned. With his combined expertise as a doctor and explorer, he is highly sought after worldwide as a speaker. His unique blend of scientific knowledge and human values, along with his career and family background, appeals to major corporations for both their clients and employees. His reputation has also drawn the attention of the United Nations Secretary General, the Sheikh of Abu Dhabi, and various national leaders, who have invited him to open international forums, especially those focused on energy policy and sustainable development.
Bertrand Piccard Speaking Topics
- Changing Altitude: How to navigate the winds of life
- From Impossible to Inevitable: Reframing Europe’s Energy Future
- Adopt the Balloonist Mindset in Your Business & Life
- Solar Impulse: Flying Around the World Without Fuel
- Adventure as a Mindset: The Symbolism of the Round-the-World Balloon Flight
- Team Spirit: The Psychology of Communication
- Handling Crisis Situations: Stress Management
Bertrand Piccard: “Innovation, crisis management, creativity, adventure, and the pioneering spirit all involve exploring new levels of thinking—new behavioral altitudes that enable us to reach our goals. Leadership means helping others discover the altitude that suits them best.”
His talks also naturally include themes of vision, innovation, and creativity, especially when addressing energy policy or environmentally beneficial technologies. His background as a psychiatrist specializing in hypnosis and self-hypnosis offers fresh perspectives for audiences at medically focused events.
Solar Impulse: The future is green.
Bertrand Piccard: “Our world must discover new methods to enhance human life quality. We should replace outdated polluting technologies with modern clean alternatives. Sustainable growth depends on solutions that conserve energy and protect the environment. Today, it is feasible to unite ecology and economy.”
After successfully completing the first solar-powered airplane flight around the world, Bertrand Piccard and the Solar Impulse Foundation have identified over a thousand solutions that are both environmentally protective and financially viable. His current goal is to present these solutions to governments and businesses to accelerate the shift toward a zero-carbon economy.
Bertrand Piccard – Changing Altitude. Become a Pioneer in Your Life & Business.
Bertrand Piccard is known for completing two historic aeronautical firsts. His non-stop around-the-world balloon flight with Breitling Orbiter 3 set records for both duration and distance, marking the longest flight in aviation history. More recently, his Solar Impulse journey covered 43,000 km in a solar-powered airplane without fuel, showcasing the vast potential of renewable energy and technology.
Bertrand Piccard: Climate Psychiatrist
With his dual expertise as a physician and psychiatrist attuned to problem origins, and as an explorer seeking new ways of thinking, Bertrand Piccard has become a prominent voice in leading institutions. As an early advocate of ecology as a profitable opportunity, he was appointed United Nations Ambassador for the Environment and Special Advisor to the European Commission. His next endeavor is a new global journey.
Climate Impulse 2028 – Non-stop Around the World in 9 Days in a Green Hydrogen-Powered Airplane
Bertrand Piccard introduces Climate Impulse, a new flagship initiative for climate action. Following his pioneering circumnavigations by balloon and solar aircraft, the Swiss explorer presents his latest emission-free project: a green hydrogen-powered airplane designed to fly non-stop around the globe, demonstrating practical solutions for a cleaner, more efficient world.
Who is Bertrand Piccard?
Bertrand Piccard is a visionary researcher, medical doctor, and pioneer in sustainable innovation. He initiated the Solar Impulse project, making history with the first solar-powered airplane flight around the world—a landmark achievement for clean technology. Previously, he completed the first non-stop global flight in the Balloon Breitling Orbiter 3. Coming from a family of explorers—his grandfather Auguste Piccard explored the stratosphere, and his father Jacques Piccard explored ocean depths—he merges scientific insight with practical solutions to global challenges.
Through the Solar Impulse Foundation, Bertrand Piccard advocates for environmentally friendly and economically sustainable technologies, advising international leaders in politics and business. As a highly sought-after speaker, he motivates audiences worldwide to push limits, innovate, and achieve what once seemed impossible.
