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 Alex Bellos - author and broadcaster, specialising in maths and Brazil. He has a rare ability to make maths relevant, and is an engaging keynote speaker.
C C: £10k-£15k Social commentator, ex-lawyer and international citizen, Anders Sorman Nilsson is an expert on innovation, generational trends and thought leadership branding.
D D: £5k-£10k Andrew MacLeod is a humanitarian lawyer, former UN Chief of Operations, and author who led the international response to the 2005 Kashmir earthquake, widely recognised as one of the world's most successful disaster relief missions. Having negotiated with military dictators, coordinated relief across war zones and served with the International Committee for the Red Cross, he translates frontline crisis experience into practical leadership insights for business audiences.
D D: £5k-£10k Anne Lise Kjaer is a futurist, designer, business entrepreneur and innovator.
E E: £2k-£5k Former MI5 intelligence officer and famed whistleblower, Annie Machon resigned in the 1990s to call out spies’ incompetence and crimes. Now a writer, media pundit, campaigner and keynote speaker, Annie can educate both on the inner workings of the government, and on the wider need for increased openness and accountability in both public and private sectors.
B B: £15k- £25k Former Chief Economist & Director of the Global Competitiveness Program at the World Economic Forum, Augusto Lopez-Claros in an internationally renowned speaker.
D D: £5k-£10k A recognized specialist on mobile telephony, the social impacts of technological innovation and emerging socio-political trends, and European Director of TED
A A: £25k and over Former President of Colombia, Cesar Gaviria, known advocate of democracy and defender of human rights, was elected OAS Secretary General in 1994 and again in 1999.
A A: £25k and over Ex-Governor of Hong Kong in charge of the handover to China in 1999, Lord Patten is an expert in emerging markets and a sought-after keynote speaker and commentator on world affairs.
A A: £25k and over David Daokui Li is a prominent Chinese economist, a former member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the People’s Bank of China, and director of the Center for China in the World Economy.
POA POA: Contact Us David Miliband was the United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary from 2007 to 2010. Aged 41, he became the youngest person in 30 years to hold the position. He is now President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee where he oversees the agency's relief and development operations in over 40 countries.
A A: £25k and over Former President of Mexico who led profound democratic and social reforms; economist and advocate of multilateralism, inclusive globalisation, nuclear non-proliferation and drug policy reform.
E E: £2k-£5k The Rt Hon Esther McVey is the Conservative MP for Tatton and was the Minister of State for Housing and Planning.
A A: £25k and over The longest standing Spanish President is a sought after keynote speaker. His experiences of the politics & economics for Spain & Europe provides insights for all.
D D: £5k-£10k Fons Trompenaars is known all over the world for his work as a keynote motivational speaker, particularly in the areas of globalization and leadership development.
D D: £5k-£10k Frank Gardner, the BBC's Security Correspondent since 2002, brings unmatched authority to these critical issues, reporting from conflict zones including Ukraine, Gaza, Iran, and Afghanistan. Shot six times by Al-Qaida terrorists in Saudi Arabia in 2004, Frank survived with life-changing injuries yet continues his vital work, earning an OBE for services to journalism.
A A: £25k and over A child chess prodigy who started playing as a five year old, Garry Kasparov qualified as an International Chess Master at the age of 16.
D D: £5k-£10k Economist and author, Gerard Lyons is formerly the Chief Economist at Standard Chartered Bank, he brings insight into policy as well as economics and markets to corporate events.
D D: £5k-£10k Giles Chance is a leading expert on Chinese business, and an adept and experienced keynote speaker on business and finance, emerging markets and economics.
C C: £10k-£15k Graeme Maxton is an author, events moderator and presenter.
D D: £5k-£10k Former Defence Secretary of the United Kingdom, Grant Shapps had led an incredible career in the UK Government.
POA POA: Contact Us Hagai M. Segal is a multi-award-winning academic and consultant specialising in Geopolitics and International Security, advising global businesses and governments on risk management and strategy, and delivering keynote addresses in over 30 countries.
A A: £25k and over Former top policy advisor in the Clinton administration, James Rubin is a keynote speaker & presenter of his own Sky show, commentating on world events.
A A: £25k and over Javier Solana was EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy, Secretary-General of NATO, and Foreign Minister of Spain.
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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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