Keynote Speaker

Makka Elbaz, a Finnish native settled in Paris since her twenties, has carved out a notable career in the realms of beauty and fashion within the prestigious French conglomerate LVMH.

Elbaz is a charismatic speaker who identifies as an "artist-entrepreneur." Her mottos are "Facing Fears" and "Learning by Doing."

With formal education as a translator and interpreter fluent in six languages—French, Spanish, German, English, Swedish, and Finnish—she considers herself a creative spirit, viewing the world as her playground.

Throughout her tenure, she has mentored an array of creative professionals: makeup artists, beauty experts like cosmetologists, hairdressers, photographers and entrepreneurs worldwide.

Her forte lies in igniting creativity in her audience. Elbaz stands out in her ability to transform artistic and theoretical concepts into tangible examples, inspiring people to believe in themselves and to challenge their own beliefs and limitations. She nurtures and shapes her audience's comprehensive vision, sense of esthetics, and the courage to take charge of their lives and realize their full potential.

Her sparkling personality, playful eyes combined with a refined Parisian elegance, her artistic flair, technical expertise, and the forthright briskness of her Southern Ostrobothnian roots, render her a unique and compelling speaker.

She engages audiences with her direct, dynamic delivery, ensuring no one remains unmoved: a relatable orator whose every word resonates powerfully, enlightening minds and stimulating dialogue, voicing the thoughts we all harbor within.