Geopolitics Now Speakers

We are living in a time when global events can shift the direction of history in an instant. Understanding geopolitics has become essential for anyone who wants to make sense of the world. From the rise of new superpowers to the strains on long standing alliances, and from cyber warfare to the battle for natural resources, the global stage has never been more complex or fast moving.

Our geopolitics speakers bring clarity to this shifting picture. They share sharp insights, fresh perspectives and first hand experience from the frontlines of global change. They explore how rapid advances in technology, the growth of the digital economy and the escalating impact of cyber threats are redefining how power works across borders. These changes are not happening in isolation; they are shaping political decisions, influencing economies and transforming the way nations deal with one another every day.

Whether you are preparing your team to navigate market uncertainty, want to understand the ripple effects of international conflict, or need to make sense of the collision between politics, technology and economics, these speakers deliver expertise you can act on. They help audiences see the bigger picture, understand the forces driving it, and prepare for what comes next.

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Alastair Campbell
B   B: £15k- £25k   Alastair Campbell is a renowned communicator, strategist, and mental health advocate, best known for his role as Tony Blair’s spokesperson and prolific author.
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Alastair Stewart
D   D: £5k-£10k   ITV News presenter Alastair Stewart OBE made history when he moderated the first live TV debate between the Party Leaders, ahead of the General Election.
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Andrew Neil
POA   POA: Contact Us   Andrew Neil is a veteran political journalist and broadcaster known for his forensic interviews, editorial leadership, and decades of insight across UK and global affairs.
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Ann Widdecombe
D   D: £5k-£10k   Colourful and outspoken, Ann Widdecombe was most recently the MEP for the South West region, and was formerly the MP for Maidstone from 1987-2010.
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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.
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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.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Ayesha spent 9 years guiding senior party leaders in Government and the Opposition. Now igniting an old flame, she has gone back to her days of stand-up, combining hilarious anecdotal tales with a forceful political message.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Beth Rigby, Sky News’ Political Editor, is a distinguished journalist known for her fearless interviewing and comprehensive political coverage.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Carl Miller is a pioneering technology researcher and expert in the influence of digital technology on modern society.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Cathy Newman is Channel 4's political correspondent and is one of the UK’s most hard-hitting and lauded broadcast journalists.
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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.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Charlene White is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and author, known for her work on ITV News, Loose Women, and powerful documentaries exploring identity, race, and representation.
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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.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Daisy McAndrew is a veteran freelance radio and TV presenter with 30 years of experience in UK politics, economics, and royal reporting, currently hosting multiple shows on talkTV.
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A   A: £25k and over   Dambisa Moyo is a keynote speaker and an international economist who analyses macroeconomies and global affairs.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Damian Collins is the MP for Folkestone and Hythe, and served as the Chairman of the Culture, Media and Sport select committee between October 2016 and January 2020
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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.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Harvard educated David Lammy is the Member of Parliament for Tottenham and the Shadow Justice Secretary who is one of the leading agenda setters in the fields of social activism, diversity and multi-culturalism.
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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.
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B   B: £15k- £25k   A big player in British politics, Ed Balls is best-known for his position as UK Shadow Chancellor from 2011 to 2015, amongst other political accolades, such as his role as education secretary and position as Chief Economic advisor to the treasury.
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B   B: £15k- £25k   One of the most recognised faces in television news, Emily Maitlis is a popular awards host and presenter.
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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.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   The Rt Hon Esther McVey is the Conservative MP for Tatton and current Minister of State for Housing and Planning.
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