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The Speech That Changed Everything

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The Grand Palais Convention Center in Paris buzzed with anticipation long before the opening ceremony began.

More than three thousand executives, investors, entrepreneurs, and journalists filled the auditorium.

The Global Technology Summit had become one of the most influential business events in the world.

This year's opening keynote belonged to only one person.

Evelyn Carter.

Behind the stage, Evelyn stood quietly reviewing a small stack of note cards.

Her executive assistant approached with
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