Hackathon producer. Bilingual host. Innovation teacher.
I’m Maria Halse Duloquin. I speak, host and teach at the intersection of innovation, technology and collaboration, helping audiences engage with new ideas and put them into practice.
Speak. Host. Teach.
Three ways I help organisations engage with new ideas and put them into practice. Bilingual English and French, with Spanish on request.
Experience from the room, not just the slides
My work spans corporate hackathons, design sprints, teaching and live events. I bring that practical experience to the stage and classroom: clear questions, active participation and space for different perspectives.
I’m also the founder of MHD Innovation, where I work with organisations on corporate innovation programmes.
Three ways to work with me
Speak
Keynotes · Panels · Conferences
Practical perspectives on innovation, AI and collaboration, grounded in years of bringing people together to solve real challenges.
Host
MC · Moderation · Bilingual EN/FR
A prepared, curious and engaging presence for your conference, panel or live event. I connect speakers, involve the audience and keep the programme moving.
Teach
Universities · Masterclasses · 1,000+ students
Interactive learning that turns innovation methods into something people can use. Guest lectures, masterclasses and project-based teaching at HETIC, CREA Omnes and more.
Innovation services with MHD Innovation
Looking to work with me on your organisation’s next challenge? Through MHD Innovation, I offer corporate and AI hackathons, design sprints, innovation workshops and 1:1 innovation coaching.
What MHD Innovation delivers
Hackathons
Corporate & AI hackathons · 1–3 days
End-to-end design and facilitation of corporate and AI hackathons, from challenge framing to pitch day, in English or French.
Student design sprints
Real client briefs · Universities & schools
Two-to-five-day sprints where student teams tackle a real brief for your organisation and pitch working prototypes.
Workshops & 1:1 coaching
Innovation workshops · Leadership coaching
Hands-on innovation and AI workshops for teams, plus 1:1 coaching for leaders who need to move an idea forward.
Planning an event or learning experience?
Tell me about your audience, the occasion and what you want people to take away. Let’s find the right contribution for your programme.
Based near Paris, working internationally in English, French and Spanish.