5 March 2026 · 5 min read
Speaker of the day: Steven Laureys — Well-being at work
Every day we spotlight one voice from the UnoMe network. Today: Steven Laureys, Well-being at work — one of the keynote speakers we recommend for corporate events and conferences in Al Khobar, Doha and across the GCC.
Who is Steven Laureys?
Venture into the fascinating intricacies of the brain and consciousness with Steven Laureys
Neurologist Steven Laureys, holder of the Canada Research Chair in Integrative Neuroscience for Sustainable Mental Health, Research Director at the Fund for Scientific Research – Belgium, speaker, and author, is internationally renowned for his scientific studies of consciousness and human cognition. Professor Laureys is the founding director of the GIGA Consciousness Research Unit at the University of Liège and the Brain Center of Liège University Hospital, and a professor at the CERVO research center in Canada.
With his team, this scientist embarks on astonishing expeditions into the human mind. Using advanced brain imaging techniques, he explores the depths of coma, near-death experiences, sleep, dreams, meditation, and even the effect of sports on our minds. Brain images become maps to understand the mysteries of our consciousness.
Journeys into the minds of champions and spiritual guides
Dr. Laureys has delved into the exceptional minds of champions like Guillaume Nery, a world-renowned freediver with considerable mental strength, but also astronauts, musicians, and Buddhist monks like Matthieu Ricard. Even explorers of consciousness like the shaman Corine Sombrun have been at the heart of his investigations. Through his work, he shows us that the brain is a complex canvas woven with dreams, emotions, and untapped potentials.
Languages spoken by the speaker:
- French
- English
- Dutch
Steven Laureys gives lectures in French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud, Neuchâtel…).
Steven Laureys: the link between science and consciousness
Professor Laureys is a member of the Royal Academy of Medicine and has received numerous international awards such as those from the German Max Planck Institute, the European Academy of Neurology, the “Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness”, the “Mind Science Foundation” and the “Society of Cognitive Neuroscience”. He is co-founder of the Mind Care International Foundation, co-directs the Hangzhou International Consciousness Institute in China, and is currently a visiting professor at Harvard Medical School, Boston.
Impactful conferences
Dr. Laureys doesn't just delve into the mysteries of the brain. He also shares his knowledge and discoveries through inspiring conferences. These interventions offer much more than mere words. They represent a valuable opportunity for businesses. By translating neuroscience into concrete practices, Steven Laureys opens the door to a better understanding of mindfulness, compassion, sleep, creativity, and much more. His mastery of neuro-ergonomics and his insight into human intelligence versus artificial intelligence make him an invaluable guide for those seeking to excel.
As a father of five children, an advocate for animal welfare, and a science communicator, he embodies passion and humanity in his commitment to enlightening the world about the wonders of the human brain.
Steven Laureys' intervention topics
- Translating neuroscience and the power of the mind into practice
- Neuroscience of mindfulness and compassion
- Stress, Focus, Importance of sleep on our cognitive and emotional capacity
- Cognitive flexibility and neuro-entrepreneurship – Understanding and improving entrepreneurs' mindset
- Neuro-ergonomics (performance at work and mental well-being at work and at home)
- Neuroscience of Creativity, teamwork and leadership (ethics, values and empathy)
- How human intelligence and creativity differ from artificial intelligence and neuro-robotics
Topics on stage
- Well-being at work
- Leadership and Management
- Individual and Collective Motivation
- Health and Personal Development
Who is this keynote for?
A talk by Steven Laureys fits annual kick-offs, leadership days, industry conferences and talent programmes. The format usually runs 45 to 60 minutes, with an optional Q&A or a closed-door executive workshop.
Booking in the UAE and the Gulf
UnoMe, the Swiss Speakers' Bureau in Dubai, handles everything: selection, negotiation, travel and preparation with your team. Contact us to check Steven Laureys's availability for your date.