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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Why Book Keynote Speakers For Your Event?

Hiring experienced keynote speakers gives your event more than an opening or closing act. It provides a focal point that inspires your audience, reinforces your event themes and sets the standard for every session around it.

Our conference speakers cover a wide range of subjects, including leadership, technology, innovation, resilience, business strategy and the future of work. Whether you need someone to challenge thinking, share a powerful story or provide expert analysis, we match every brief with the right keynote speaker.

Keynote Speakers UK

Finding the right keynote speakers in the UK means looking beyond profile and focusing on who can genuinely connect with your audience and deliver against your event objectives. We work with keynote speakers across every subject and sector, from globally recognised thought leaders to emerging voices with fresh perspectives. If your event also needs a skilled moderator or host, you may want to explore our conference facilitators.

Guest Speakers for Corporate Events

If you are looking to book guest speakers for corporate events, it is important to find someone whose expertise aligns with your audience and whose delivery style suits your format. Our corporate keynote speakers regularly present at annual conferences, leadership summits, client events and industry forums. For events focused on motivation and performance, you may also be interested in our motivational speakers.

Find the Right Keynote Speaker for Your Event

We take the time to understand your audience, goals and event format before recommending the most suitable keynote speakers. Every recommendation is tailored to ensure the right fit and real impact.

Seen someone who fits, or want help narrowing it down? Tell us about your event, or give us a call, and we will recommend keynote speakers who fit your audience, theme and objectives.

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Adam Kingl
D   D: £5k-£10k   Keynote speaker Adam Kingl leverages his research on the work and leadership paradigms of Generation Y to shine a light on the prospects for individuals and organisations.
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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.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Professor Adrian Furnham, one of HR Magazine’s 20 Most Influential People in HR, is renowned internationally as one of the most productive psychologists in the world.
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Adrian Gilpin
D   D: £5k-£10k   Inspirational keynote speaker, unlocking the hidden potential in people.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Alan took on the challenge of turning around the once regarded ‘sleeping giant’ Selfridges, and as a result achieved the official title of Best Department Store in the World.
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A   A: £25k and over   Alex Banayan is an award-winning bestselling business author and renowned expert on perseverance and growth who has presented to corporate leadership teams around the world.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   A compelling keynote speaker who knows how to entertain and a warm, unflappable conference host with a great sense of humour.
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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.
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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.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Best known for his role in Channel 4’s ‘SAS: Who Dares Win’s’, Ant Middleton combines his background in the UK’s elite forces with his teamwork and leadership skills to shares his inspirational story.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Given just a 10% chance of survival having contracted 3 viral infections - Streph-Pneumonia, Influenza, and Staphylococcus, on a 2006 school trip to Disneyland, Anthony Bennett was resuscitated 12 times while at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Legendary rugby coach who led the Fiji 7s to win Gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
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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.
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A   A: £25k and over   Former conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander has an extensive inspirational speaking career, traveling the world as a keynote speaker.
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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.
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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.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Brendan Hall is an inspiring keynote speaker who gives organisations the tools to emerge stronger from adversity and change.
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A   A: £25k and over   Bruce Dickinson is the lead singer of Iron Maiden, a commercial pilot, business angel, entrepreneur and creative business thinker.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Professional poker player and entrepreneur, Caspar Berry’s keynotes deliver a unique, insightful and refreshing take on business.
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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.
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