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 Michael Pawlyn has been described as a pioneer of regenerative design and biomimicry and is dedicated to marrying up the inspirations of nature to use in his work as an architect.
C C: £10k-£15k An expert on security in today's information age, Michael provides insight into the risks facing the corporate world through new technologies today.
C C: £10k-£15k As the first non-Japanese head of the century-old camera manufacturer Olympus, Michael Woodford’s unearthing of significant financial irregularities led to the termination of his post, and to an international scandal.
C C: £10k-£15k Michaela Merk coordinated up to 1000 salespeople for premium and luxury groups (L’Oréal, Estée lauder Companies, Marionnaud) and now specializes in supporting companies transforming their sales and service personnel into brand ambassadors to provide the digitized customer with an unforgettable brand experience
A A: £25k and over Professor of Theoretical Physics and author of 'Hyperspace' and 'Visions', Dr Kaku explains his predictions for science & the impact on business and society.
D D: £5k-£10k Dr Miguel is an award-winning scientist, social innovator, CEO and keynote speaker as well as the former Chief Data Scientist of UN Global Pulse. For over a decade, he has brought data and AI to operations and policy through innovation programmes, and has co-authored over a hundred multidisciplinary scientific articles which have been featured in international media and high-impact scientific journals.
D D: £5k-£10k Concert violinist Miha Pogacnik adapts innovation in music to business, with awe-inspiring and unique visions of leadership and teamwork.
A A: £25k and over Mika Pauli Häkkinen, nicknamed "the Flying Finn", is a retired Finnish professional racing driver. He was the 1998 and 1999 Formula One World Champion, driving for McLaren and has been ranked among the greatest Formula One drivers
A A: £25k and over Mike Abrashoff is a former Commander of the USS Benfold, Author of It’s Your Ship and charismatic keynote speaker.
D D: £5k-£10k Mike Butcher is Editor-at-large of TechCrunch, the biggest breaking news site about the world’s hottest tech companies.
C C: £10k-£15k A leading figure in the world of the English Premier League and European Soccer, Mike Forde is widely recognized for driving innovation and cutting edge methods in sports.
C C: £10k-£15k Founder & former CEO of First Direct & Egg, Mike Harris offers customised keynote speeches on entrepreneurism, technology, innovation and customer service
C C: £10k-£15k Misha Glenny is an international expert on cyber security and organised crime. A trained actor, his keynote speeches are full of life, passion, experience and a dose of intelligent humour.
A A: £25k and over Former editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, Moisés Naím has written extensively on international politics & economics & the consequences of globalisation.
C C: £10k-£15k Monty Don is one of Britain's most trusted voices in horticulture and environmental stewardship. As the beloved presenter of BBC's Gardeners' World and former Observer gardening columnist, Monty has spent decades championing organic gardening practices, biodiversity, and the vital relationship between people and the natural world.
A A: £25k and over What if you could harness the power of the free market to solve the problems of poverty, hunger, and inequality? Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus is doing exactly that.
D D: £5k-£10k Nancy Rademaker is a partner at Nexxworks, one of Europe's leading digital transformation consultancies, and a highly sought-after international keynote speaker specialising in how technology reshapes customer and employee behaviour. With over 20 years of IT experience, she combines deep technical insight with entrepreneurial credibility
D D: £5k-£10k Naomi Schiff is a Rwandan-Belgian female racing driver and television presenter. After winning a multitude of races in various global series, competing in the 24 Hours of the Nurburgring, and Le Mans, Naomi was selected to compete in the W series championship. Today she works with Sky Sports F1 as a presenter and analyst alongside the rest of the team, as well as other media engagements in the motorsport world.
E E: £2k-£5k Natalie Fee is an award-winning environmentalist, author, and speaker, inspiring global change through impactful campaigns and solutions for a sustainable, plastic-free world.
D D: £5k-£10k Neil Laughton is a highly successful entrepreneur and adventurer. He has a knack of making people believe that they can follow their dreams if they step out of their comfort zone.
D D: £5k-£10k Neil Martin is one of Formula One’s foremost data-analytics scientists and was formerly head of strategy at Ferrari and McLaren.
D D: £5k-£10k The HR Director of Penguin Random House, Neil Morrison played a key role in the merger of the two major publishing houses; he believes that purpose and values are what drives organisational success.
E E: £2k-£5k Physiologist, workshop facilitator and mindfulness expert.
B B: £15k- £25k Professor Ngaire Woods is the founding Dean of Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government and a leading authority on global economic governance, geopolitics, and the intersection of technology and public policy. She advises major institutions including the IMF, World Bank, and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, serves on Rio Tinto's Board, and co-chairs the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on Values, Technology and Governance.
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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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