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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D D: £5k-£10k Aaron Phipps, MBE, overcame immense adversity to become a gold medal-winning paralympian and inspirational figure. He defied odds with his remarkable achievements in wheelchair rugby and conquering Mount Kilimanjaro unaided.
B B: £15k- £25k Ade Adepitan MBE is a British TV presenter and wheelchair basketball player. He presented Channel 4's coverage of the London 2012 Paralympics.
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.
D D: £5k-£10k Ultra endurance athlete, motivational speaker and inspirational corporate speaker Alexandra Panayotou ran 2010 km in 31 days.
C C: £10k-£15k Double Olympic Triathlon Champion Alistair Brownlee is an inspirational motivational speaker and co founder of The Brownlee Foundation. He is a Professional Triathletes Organisation Board member and was elected to the European Olympic Committee Athletes’ Commission.
E E: £2k-£5k One of the UK's leading motorsports and classic car presenter and broadcasters.
D D: £5k-£10k The Director of Cricket for England, and the former England Test Cricket Captain, Andrew Strauss (OBE) is a keynote speaker who inspires businesses on change and leadership. Considered one of the finest batsmen in the game, Andrew won the coveted Ashes series an unprecedented 3 times and led the national side to world No.1 Test ranking.
E E: £2k-£5k Anita Asante is a Former England Player and Professional Footballer who shares her passion for leadership, diversity and equality, understanding pressure, the psychology of winning, transferring skills, pressure management, working in a male environment and challenging perceptions.
E E: £2k-£5k Motivational speaker and Olympic gold medallist Anna Watkins holds the current Olympic record after her win at women’s double scull at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
E E: £2k-£5k Football journalist and author Ben Lyttleton understands what we can learn about the most important aspects of work and life from the world’s most popular sport. He understands how football has adapted and innovated in the search to get the best from individuals and teams, and how that translates to business.
D D: £5k-£10k Legendary rugby coach who led the Fiji 7s to win Gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
C C: £10k-£15k Beth Mead is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Arsenal and the England national team. Beth was a player in the Lioness team at UEFA Women's Euro 2022, where she won the Golden Boot, Player of the Tournament, and Top Assist Provider.
POA POA: Contact Us Named as one of the “100 Most Important Americans of the 20th Century”, Billie Jean King won 39 Grand Slam titles during her tennis career, and has long been a pioneer for equality and social justice.
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 Callum is a trailblazing force in the UK's competitive sports scene, founding Sporting Wellness at 19 to provide free mental healthcare to athletes, achieving remarkable impact and recognition.
E E: £2k-£5k Professional poker player and entrepreneur, Caspar Berry’s keynotes deliver a unique, insightful and refreshing take on business.
E E: £2k-£5k Olympic rower, conflict diplomat and author Cath Bishop is an inspiring keynote speaker who relates her experiences to practical strategies that enable people to unlock their full potential.
D D: £5k-£10k Cedric Dumont is an international Red Bull Athlete and a high-performance psychologist.
E E: £2k-£5k Charlie Martin is a racing driver aiming to make history as the first ever transgender competitor in the 24hrs of Le Mans.
D D: £5k-£10k Chris Boardman is arguably one of Britain’s most successful cyclists with 3 World Hour Records, an Olympic Gold and holder of the prestigious yellow jersey in the Tour De France.
E E: £2k-£5k Chris Grant OBE brings unparalleled expertise in organisational transformation, having served as CEO of Sported, chaired the landmark Chip & PIN introduction, and coached elite Olympic and Paralympic coaches.
A A: £25k and over Sir Chris Hoy MBE is a Olympic Games gold medal winning track cyclist. With his three gold medals in Beijing 2008 Chris became Scotland's most successful Olympian
C C: £10k-£15k Claire Williams OBE is the former Deputy Team Principal of Williams Racing, now a speaker and advisor on high-performance leadership, diversity, and innovation in motorsport.
E E: £2k-£5k Former professional footballer and Mind ambassador.
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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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