Speaking & Workshops

Jonathan Nadeau is a speaker who doesn’t just talk — he transforms. Blind since his teenage years and a creator of groundbreaking open-source projects, Jonathan blends personal story, technical insight, and music into talks that leave audiences moved and motivated to act.

🔥 Keynote Topics

• Open-Source: The Blueprint for Human Empowerment
  How technology can be more than tools — it can be liberation. A rallying cry for ethical innovation, decentralization, and building for inclusion.
• Accessibility Isn’t a Feature — It’s the Future
  A call to action for developers, companies, and creatives to lead with empathy, build with purpose, and include everyone from the ground up.
• From Blindness to Vision: My Story of Resilience and Reinvention
  Jonathan’s journey through losing his sight, both parents, and finding a deeper purpose through music, technology, and service to others.
• The Future of the Internet: Decentralized, Encrypted, and Free
  A deep dive into Enigmanet, Ionoblock, and the tools that could reshape online life for creators, consumers, and citizens.

🎸 Music + Meaning Talk

A unique keynote blending live guitar performance with a moving personal narrative. Jonathan shares how music helped him heal from trauma, discover purpose, and reimagine his place in the world. Ideal for colleges, nonprofits, and creative conferences.

🏢 Corporate Workshops & Team Building

Jonathan offers powerful, one-of-a-kind corporate workshops — using blindfolded activities to teach empathy, trust, leadership, and effective communication.

These immersive experiences help teams rethink collaboration, break down assumptions, and build real human connection through experiential learning.

Popular Workshop Formats:

• Blindfolded Leadership Challenge: Build trust through sensory deprivation, collaboration, and vulnerability.
• Empathy as a Skill: What it really means to lead with awareness and humanity.
• Breaking the Bias Loop: Challenge unconscious biases through structured, accessible challenges.

🗣️ Audience Types

• Universities & Student Affairs
• Tech & Open-Source Conferences
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Corporate Retreats & Diversity Training
• Podcasts, Creative Summits, Leadership Events

📬 Booking Information

Want to bring Jonathan to your event or organization? He is available for:

• In-person keynotes
• Corporate team-building workshops
• Zoom & virtual talks
• Panel participation & media appearances

Contact: Use the contact form here or email bookings@jonathan-nadeau.com