Dr Nawal Abboub speaker – Suisse

Dr Nawal Abboub – Cognitive Neuroscientist, Deeptech Entrepreneur and Keynote Speaker on Brain Science, Learning, and the Future of Work

Dr Nawal Abboub is a pioneering cognitive neuroscientist, educator, and deeptech innovator whose work sits at the powerful intersection of brain science, artificial intelligence, and education. Her career is defined by a mission to democratize cognitive science and harness it to rethink how we learn, work, and evolve as a society.

With a PhD in cognitive neuroscience and a strong background in academic research, Nawal co-founded Rising Up in 2017—a deeptech company leveraging the latest advances in neuroscience and AI to assess and develop transversal skills (such as critical thinking, adaptability, emotional intelligence). Her approach turns cognitive science into a practical tool for employability, inclusion, and lifelong learning.

Her book La Puissance des Bébés (Fayard, 2022) quickly became a reference on early cognitive development and was republished in 2023 due to its impact. As a lecturer and course designer at ENS-PSL, she creates bridges between science and real-life educational challenges, fostering a new generation of brain-aware leaders.

In 2024, she was named one of Europe’s most disruptive women in tech by the European Innovation Council, winning the Women Tech EU Award for her groundbreaking work on cognitive learning technologies.

🏆 Notable Achievements

• Co-founder and scientific director of Rising Up, a deeptech company certified by the European Innovation Council

• Winner of the 2024 Women Tech EU Award – Disruptive Category

• Author of the best-selling book La Puissance des Bébés (Fayard)

• Lecturer and co-creator of an applied cognitive science course at ENS-PSL

• Recognized expert in neuroeducation and AI-driven learning

• Regular keynote speaker at global forums on education, neuroscience, and innovation