Hiring this Speaker

Hiring Davide Amante as a Speaker means reinforcing your company culture , driving action and boosting morale in an intelligent and effective way. Davide Amante is not an entertainer or the conventional motivational speaker, rather he is a successful novelist that brings on stage his unique experience and understanding of things, captivating the audience with his charismatic words and leaving a permanent mark aligned with the corporation’s objectives in the audience.

Boost Morale
This Speaker can reignite energy and enthusiasm, especially after challenging times, to make employees feel more motivated and connected to their work. In positive times this Speaker can foster productivity and a sense of belonging to the corporation.

Drive Action & Change
This Speaker not only inspires but also provides actionable advice and sparks determination, empowering attendees to implement new ideas and strategies.

Reinforce Company Culture
This Speaker reinforces positive aspects of the company culture, aligning employees with a shared vision and benefiting everyone.

Provide Fresh Perspectives
Audiences receive valuable insights and new ways of thinking from an external expert, helping them overcome challenges and explore new opportunities.

Enhance Event Impact
This Speaker sets a positive and inspiring tone for the entire event, leaving a lasting and valuable impression on attendees.

Key Takeaways

  • Expertise & Credibility: Davide Amante has a deep understanding of the topic and is authoritative and charismatic in presenting it, providing valuable insights and building trust with attendees. 
  • Authenticity & Relatability: Davide Amante has countless genuine personal experiences to address real-world challenges and help connect with the audience, fostering trust and a deeper bond. 
  • Engagement & Storytelling: Davide Amante has an ability to captivate the audience through compelling stories, humor, and the ability to connect different and unexpected themes and situations which fascinate listeners. 
  • Alignment with Event Goals: The speaker’s message and expertise directly supports the specific theme and corporate objectives, through careful preparation of the speech. 
  • Professionalism & Experience: Proven experience, positive testimonials, and reliability ensure a smooth and polished speech that enhances the event’s overall success. 
  • Audience Connection:The speaker is able to tailor the content and delivery style to resonate with the specific attendees, creating a comfortable and inspiring experience. 

Innovation is one of the most hyped words of modern times. Individuals need to be innovative to pursue success. Companies need to be innovative to compete in the market. But have you ever wondered what innovation really is?

Davide Amante delves into innovation, from the origin of this concept all the way to Artificial Intelligence and the future, exploring this exceptional term which determines personal evolution and business success, in a flurry of exciting practical examples, anecdotes, stories and conclusions.

We will learn about winning sailors, entrepreneurs and mountaineers, novelists and the common traits that connect them all. We will discover the origins of the word Innovation and learn about the Association of American Colleges, Coca Cola, Honda, and other companies. We will discover change as an opportunity and we will trace the road to inner innovation from the ancient Greeks to the modern high-performance culture. We will understand individuality and teamwork, inspiration and passion, courage and enthusiasm, directly relate to your corporate objectives. We will learn about Michelangelo Buonarroti, NASA’s Apollo Mission, Strategic intent, Orson Welles and Filmaking, the Sahara desert and nautical triangulation, great novelists and philosophers, AI & Quantum technologies and the meaning of success. We will understand what is inspiration, we will see how vision and strategic intent, thinking beyond boundaries and the use of perspective can improve our lives and lead corporations to enhance their mission towards success.

However, all the more exceptional with Davide Amante, we will go through all this with a plain and simple language, complications remaining outside the room.

Innovation begins inside us as an individual attitude. When we explore and understand this attitude, we develop a limitless ability to empower firstly ourselves and then teams and organizations. 

Understanding Innovation can actually make or break your personal and business life.

The speech lasts approximately 40 minutes. It can be customized for your event.

About the Speaker Davide Amante

Davide Amante is an influential novelist and screenplay author that sells internationally. His charismatic and inspiring attitudes make him a unique speaker for organisations and institutions throughout the world, that are looking for something more than the conventional motivational speakers. Davide is a very effective and inspiring speaker that brings his professional and personal experience to audiences, with a broad culture and a unique ability to combine creativity with business results.

He is the bestselling author of The Wallenberg Dossier, The Guardian of the Stars – the journey of Anais with the Wind and the Affaire Casati Stampa among other works and collaborates with the feature film and documentary film industries. His work has been translated into more than six languages. He lives in Italy. His studies in American schools ensure a fluent American-English pronunciation in his speeches. The Wallenberg Dossier was awarded best novel 2021 and The Guardian of the Stars – the journey of Anais with the wind is considered a masterpiece of literature for children and adults.

The Power of Storytelling: Why a Professional Novelist Makes the Perfect Keynote Speaker on Innovation

In the fast-paced world of corporate growth and investor relations, the word innovation is often tied to technology, strategy, and financial foresight. Yet, at its core, innovation begins with imagination — the ability to see beyond what is and envision what could be. That is why having a professional novelist as a keynote speaker at a corporation’s investor relations event can offer a uniquely transformative experience.

1. Novelists Understand the Art of Vision

A novelist’s craft is rooted in envisioning new worlds, complex characters, and intricate possibilities. This act of creation mirrors the essence of corporate innovation — imagining what doesn’t yet exist. By sharing how they construct stories from blank pages, novelists offer profound insights into creative thinking, vision setting, and risk-taking — qualities that drive both personal and professional innovation.

2. Storytelling Bridges Logic and Emotion

Investor relations events often focus on numbers, projections, and strategic outcomes. While these are vital, they rarely stir emotion or lasting engagement. A novelist-keynote speaker brings the human dimension to data-driven discussions. Through storytelling, they help executives and investors see beyond metrics to the human aspirations, challenges, and creativity that fuel business transformation.

3. Creativity as a Competitive Advantage

Corporations spend billions cultivating innovation cultures — yet creativity often remains confined to product design or marketing. A novelist’s perspective reframes creativity as a strategic resource that applies to leadership, collaboration, and long-term vision. Their insights can inspire teams to think differently, challenge convention, and reimagine what’s possible — exactly the mindset investors value in forward-thinking organizations.

4. Lessons in Resilience and Reinvention

Every novelist understands rejection, revision, and reinvention. Their success is built on persistence through uncertainty — an experience strikingly similar to navigating volatile markets or evolving industries. When a novelist speaks about perseverance and adaptability, those lessons resonate deeply with corporate leaders and investors alike, offering an authentic narrative of resilience in pursuit of breakthrough outcomes.

5. A Fresh Voice in a Familiar Space

Investor events often feature economists, analysts, and executives. While informative, these perspectives can blend together. Inviting a professional novelist introduces an unexpected voice — one that stands out, sparks curiosity, and encourages fresh thinking. The novelty (and authenticity) of their approach ensures audiences remember not just the presentation, but the message of innovation itself.

6. Inspiring Personal as Well as Professional Growth

Innovation is not limited to business models — it’s also about how individuals grow, adapt, and lead. A novelist’s journey exemplifies personal innovation: self-motivation, continuous learning, and the courage to explore uncharted ideas. When corporate audiences hear how creativity fuels both art and enterprise, they are inspired to apply those lessons to their own professional paths.


Bringing a novelist keynote speaker to an investor relations event does more than diversify the speaker lineup — it redefines the conversation about innovation. Their mastery of imagination, storytelling, and resilience helps organizations and investors alike see the human creativity that powers progress.

In a world where innovation is currency, sometimes the most valuable insight doesn’t come from a balance sheet — but from a storyteller who reminds us that every great idea, like every great novel, begins with a bold act of imagination.

Davide Amante awarded by Corporate Vision Magazine ‘Most Inspiring Keynote Speaker 2025 (Europe)’

Corporate Vision Magazine awarded novelist Davide Amante with the Corporate Excellence Award – Most Inspiring Keynote Speaker 2025 (Europe) for his groundbreaking motivational speech about corporate innovation. The speech, particularly appreciated by corporations, was awarded for its storytelling and contents. 40 minutes of motivational speech activates a widespread culture of innovation and fosters productivity and belonging in corporations and businesses.

Why Keynote Speaker are fundamental at Investor Relations events

Keynote speakers are often invited to events centered around investor relations to provide inspiration, expertise, and a compelling narrative that generates excitement and sets a positive tone for the event. These high-profile speakers can elevate an event, attract more attendees, and provide valuable insights into industry trends and future growth, creating memorable experiences for investors. 

Why use a keynote speaker in investor relations?

  • Generate Excitement:A big-name speaker can generate initial buzz and maintain attendee interest throughout the event, especially for annual investor meetings. 
  • Provide Expertise:Keynote speakers are often thought leaders and experts in their fields, offering valuable insights into industry trends, the economy, or new strategies for growth. 
  • Enhance Prestige:Bringing in a well-known figure can elevate the prestige of an investor event, making it more attractive to attendees. 
  • Inspire and Motivate:A compelling speaker can energize investors, motivating them to take action and fostering engagement throughout the event. 
  • Set the Tone:The keynote speaker’s address often sets the overarching theme and emotional atmosphere for the entire event. 

Types of speakers for investor relations events:

  • Industry Experts:Speakers with deep knowledge of the investment world, such as asset managers, traders, or financial strategists. 
  • Thought Leaders:Individuals who can bring new perspectives and strategic thinking to the forefront. 
  • Former Government Officials:Leaders from national intelligence or economic policy sectors can provide valuable geopolitical context. 
  • Security Experts:Specialists with experience in cybersecurity can offer insights relevant to protecting assets and business. 

Davide Amante awarded for the third consecutive year Best European Speaker of the Year

EU Business News Magazine published the winners of the inaugural Italian Business Awards 2024. Novelist Davide Amante was awarded Best Italian Keynote Speaker.

In 2023 Davide Amante won the Media Innovator Awards by Corporate Vision Magazines as ‘Best Motivational Keynote Speaker of the Year 2023.’

Finally, in 2025, Davide Amante was awarded by CulturesMag as Best Corporate European Keynote Speaker.

Davide Amante’s Keynote speech is famously named after a Swedish word ‘Kulturbarer’ coined by 1970’s novelist Robert Pirsing. In his speech, Davide Amante talks about Innovation as essentially an individual attitude that can greatly influence and help improve teamwork and corporate performance. For this reason Davide Amante is often invited by corporations and institutions to present his speech.

One of the characteristics of Davide Amante is the use of a plain language and the ability to tell his story with lack of complication, although he often touches complicated themes. Personal experience and anecdotes are mixed alike with reference to great thinkers and authors, resulting in a captivating speech that often deeply inspires audiences.

Davide Amante of course also brings in his speeches the personal experience as a best-selling novelist, opening mind-blowing and inspiring new perspectives, that business audiences appreciate.

CulturesMag awards the Best Team Building Speaker of the Year to Davide Amante

Novelist Davide Amante was awarded as the best keynote speaker of the year for team building by CulturesMag. The award refers to the Keynote Speech on Innovation, a speech highly appreciated by companies and institutions around the world, which often invite the writer to present his ideas and share them with the corporate audience. The speech lasts about 40 minutes and touches on various topics in a truly original and interesting way. ‘Having a writer in the company is truly stimulating for everyone, it helps to understand new approaches and solutions to problems, it helps to see things from a new point of view, stimulating competitiveness, creativity and teamwork’ says one of the participants in the speech.
The theme of Innovation is at the basis of Davide Amante’s Keynote Speech. And when this theme is addressed by a writer, you can be sure that it becomes interesting. In fact, the writer does not limit himself to the usual anecdotes on competitiveness or the usual speeches to promote competitiveness. On the contrary, he makes us discover what the essence of competitiveness really is, how it starts from an individual attitude that we must cultivate within ourselves to then express ourselves professionally in the team and for the company, with surprising results. All with references to the past, to sports, to well-known case studies and anecdotes. In short, Davide Amante’s speech is truly unmissable, capable of truly bringing added value to the company unlike many entertainment Keynote Speakers. Every company should invite him at least once and listen to what he has to say on the topic of Innovation to treasure it.

Davide Amante invited at the CultureTalks event

Novelist and Keynote Speaker Davide Amante participated at the CultureTalks 2025. The event, held in Milan, was dedicated this year to Innovation and Davide Amante was invited for his renowned speech on Innovation ‘Individual Innovation Empowers Corporate Innovation and Performance’.
‘I would like to thank the enthusiastic audience that participated to this unique event, dedicated to Innovation,’ said the novelist after his 30 minutes speech. Davide Amante talked in front of an interested audience of leaders and businesspeople.
‘I try to delve a little deeper into innovation to find how innovation, before anything else, actually begins inside us as an individual attitude.’ the novelist explained, adding, ‘Understanding Innovation can actually make or break your personal and business life.’

‘Having a novelist talk about innovation to businesspeople is an enthralled the whole audience. Davide Amante is capable of putting on the table complex concepts in a plain and direct language, making it simple and mind-blowing’ said one of the entrepreneurs that participated at the event.