Keynote Speakers
The keynote sets the tone for everything that follows. It is the session your audience will remember, the moment that frames the themes of your event and the performance that people talk about afterwards. Getting it right matters.
If you are looking to hire a keynote speaker who can deliver that impact, our keynote speakers are hand picked for their ability to captivate an audience, deliver a clear message and leave a lasting impression. From business leaders and innovators to scientists, athletes and cultural figures, our keynote speakers for hire bring credibility, presence and insight that can elevate any conference, summit or corporate event.
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E E: £2k-£5k As a Royal Marine, Alan Chambers spent 16 years exploring the world’s most hostile and thrilling environments, including jungles, deserts and frozen tundra.
D D: £5k-£10k Aldo Kane is a World Record Setting Adventurer, Explorer, a Fellow at the Royal Geographic Society, Producer, Author & TV Presenter with a penchant for the world’s most dangerous, extreme and remote locations.
D D: £5k-£10k Ultra endurance athlete, motivational speaker and inspirational corporate speaker Alexandra Panayotou ran 2010 km in 31 days.
D D: £5k-£10k Amar Latif is a blind entrepreneur and TV presenter who founded Traveleyes, enriching travel for visually impaired individuals and speaking globally on resilience and diversity.
C C: £10k-£15k Andy has written about his experiences in the SAS. 'Bravo Two Zero' is the highest selling war book of all time and has sold 1.5 million copies in the UK alone.
E E: £2k-£5k Andy Pag is an adept and experienced keynote speaker on environmentalism and sustainability. He drove round the world powered by used cooking oil in an old school bus.
E E: £2k-£5k Polar Explorer Ann Daniels is a world record holder and one of Britain’s leading female explorers.
POA POA: Contact Us Ash is a world-renowned explorer, extreme athlete, and author who, through ground-breaking feats like completing a 4,000-mile hike along the Yangtze River and walking the entire length of Madagascar, has not only set multiple world records but has also become a dedicated environmental advocate, garnering global recognition and serving as a sought-after speaker on prestigious platforms.
C C: £10k-£15k Ben Fogle is a former Royal Navy Reservist turned broadcaster, has hosted numerous wildlife and adventure programs, travelled to over 200 global locations, written nine bestsellers, and engaged in extensive physical challenges.
D D: £5k-£10k A social entrepreneur, Ben Keene recruited an online tribe & built a cross-cultural community. With his remarkable story, Ben is an inspirational keynote speaker
E E: £2k-£5k Benedict Allen's after dinner speeches are full of tales of exploration and adventure, as well as invaluable and inspirational business lessons.
D D: £5k-£10k Benjamin Mee - the man who bought a zoo - with brains, bravery and downright madness. Hit blockbuster movie ‘We bought a Zoo’ is all down to his inspirational story.
A A: £25k and over The first man to fly round the world solo in a balloon, Bertrand Piccard is a speaker who motivates drawing parallels of his exploits and the business world.
E E: £2k-£5k Bonita Norris holds the distinction of being the youngest person to ascend the summit of Everest and reach the North Pole. Her talks empowers audiences with the determination and belief needed to overcome their personal challenges, akin to conquering their own Everest.
E E: £2k-£5k Cathy O'Dowd has climbed Everest twice, she draws on her experiences to talk about issues of teamwork, risk assessment, self motivation and tackling overwhelming challenges.
A A: £25k and over Astronaut and the first Canadian Commander of the International Space Station, Colonel Chris Hadfield is a pioneer of many historic 'firsts'. On the stage, he inspires audiences with 'An Astronaut's Guide To Life On Earth', his insights into leadership and managing change, and his passion for STEM.
E E: £2k-£5k Exploratory caver and cave diver, Chris Jewell works throughout the UK and abroad discovering new cave passages. As a member of the British Cave Rescue Council, he was one of the British divers who played a leading role in the 2018 Tham Luang Thailand cave rescue.
D D: £5k-£10k Member of the SAS team in Iraq on the Bravo Two Zero mission, Chris is a best selling author who has also been military advisor for many TV programmes.
E E: £2k-£5k Conrad Humphreys is a British Triple round-the-world yachtsman, entrepreneur and motivational speaker of the highest calibre.
E E: £2k-£5k Darren Edwards is a record-breaking Disabled Adventurer. A former mountaineer and Army Reservist, Darren was paralysed from the chest down in a near-fatal climbing accident in 2016.
D D: £5k-£10k Captain David Blakeley, former commander of the elite British Pathfinders and recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia, led the most audacious mission of the Iraq War, bringing his nine-man patrol home safely from deep behind enemy lines despite being surrounded by enemy forces.
D D: £5k-£10k Debra Searle MVO MBE rowed 3,300 miles solo across the Atlantic after her rowing partner was rescued, spending three and a half months battling 30-foot waves and sharks in a 23-foot plywood boat. Ranked the world's number one female motivational speaker and founder of five companies, including MIX Diversity, she has delivered over 1,100 keynotes globally, teaching her proven resilience strategies.
D D: £5k-£10k Dee Caffari MBE is a pioneering yachtswoman and speaker, known for her solo non-stop circumnavigations of the globe and leadership in promoting sustainability and gender inclusivity in sailing.
E E: £2k-£5k Ed Bussey, dubbed Great British Entrepreneur of the Year in 2015, is an internet retail trailblazer who brings authority and insight to any stage or conversation.
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Advice & FAQs about Keynote Speakers
Submit your event details via our enquiry form. The more information you can share about the audience, the aims and objectives of the session and the overall event, the easier it will be for our team to recommend the perfect keynote speaker. Either way, we’ll get back to you within an hour to guide you on availability, fees, and how the speaker can tailor their talk to your audience.
Our keynote speakers set the tone. They bring expertise, clarity and energy - sparking ideas, shifting mindsets and aligning audiences around a shared vision. Expect thought leadership grounded in real experience, delivered with confidence and authenticity.
Absolutely. Our keynote speakers are storytellers and strategists. They’ll take time to understand your business goals and tailor their content to align with your theme or objectives, making every message relevant and actionable.
Keynote speakers are essential for conferences, leadership meetings and company-wide gatherings where you want to inspire, unite or drive momentum. Whether opening or closing an event, a strong keynote sets the emotional and intellectual tone for everything that follows.
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