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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A A: £25k and over Ken Segall, the design and creativity guru who named the i-Mac and initiated the i-frenzy, is a highly respected keynote speaker and author.
D D: £5k-£10k Kenton Cool is acknowledged as one of the World's great high altitude leaders and has summited Mount Everest on 19 occasions and climbed extensively all over the world.
E E: £2k-£5k Dr Kerry McInerney (she/her) is a Research Associate at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence at the University of Cambridge, where she is part of a leading €1.9 million project AI ethics project.
E E: £2k-£5k Kevin Dutton has a Ph.D in Psychology, and is an expert on the science of social influence. He is a charismatic and unique after dinner speaker.
D D: £5k-£10k Dr Kevin Fong OBE has worked as a doctor with NASA and currently flies as part of a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) crew in the UK. As of March 2020, Kevin was seconded to NHS England COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness Resilience & Response team.
D D: £5k-£10k Kevin Gaskell is a globally recognised turnaround expert and former MD of Porsche and BMW. He has built and revitalised companies, generating over £3 billion in shareholder value, and is a sought-after keynote speaker. He is acclaimed for his transformative leadership and achievements in diverse sectors worldwide.
E E: £2k-£5k Kevin Jackson has been making his influence felt for over twenty years. He’s been a significant player with some of the world’s most respected marketing services groups, including Interpublic, Grey and Saatchi.
B B: £15k- £25k Best-known from Channel 4's Grand Designs, Kevin McCloud's ambition is to entertain and make the built environment better.
E E: £2k-£5k Kevin Warwick is Professor of Cybernetics, and an accomplished speaker on technology and innovation. He carries out research in artificial intelligence, control, robotics and biomedical engineering.
E E: £2k-£5k Kia is the founder of 'Pennies to Pounds', revolutionising financial literacy for young people through multimedia platforms and collaborations with prestigious brands.
C C: £10k-£15k Having worked as a UK Civil Servant, British Ambassador to the US and the EU, National Security Adviser and involved in UK-EU Policy Negotiations and Policy, Lord Darroch is a highly respected speaker.
E E: £2k-£5k Following years of experience as a strategic marketing consultant, Kim Walker is an expert in understanding the consumer. Most recently, he has founded Aprais, the world leader in agency performance evaluations and effectiveness.
E E: £2k-£5k Kimberley Wilson is a chartered psychologist and author of How to Build a Healthy Brain, and a governor of the Tavistock and Portman NHS Mental Health Trust. She is passionate about using psychology to change lives, and lives for positive mental health and lifestyle changes.
B B: £15k- £25k Kirstie Allsopp, star of the television series 'Location, Location, Location' is a popular corporate choice for speaking engagements and personal appearances.
E E: £2k-£5k Kirsty Hulse has truly disrupted the way global companies outsource their marketing efforts
C C: £10k-£15k Kirsty Spraggon's courageous story inspires audiences to take actionable strategies which have life changing results. Kirsty uses compassion, strength, and her signature Australian humour, to shift the tone of an event to drive change, challenge the status quo and accelerate personal growth.
E E: £2k-£5k Kitty founded Blackwood, focused on consulting businesses on their associated technologies. She is an expert on the metaverse, cryptocurrencies and is a long-term investor in NFT's. She is deeply embedded in the metaverse and NFT industries, and additionally has a background in PR and communications.
B B: £15k- £25k Strategic management guru, and self-styled enfant terrible of the world of business, Kjell Nordstrom attempts to make sense of the world, economy and society, with an unrivalled clarity and gravitas.
C C: £10k-£15k Newsreader, TV presenter and authority on endless topics, Krishnan is sparkly and articulate as a keynote or after-dinner speaker, and awards host.
D D: £5k-£10k Kriss Akabusi is one of the most prominent motivational speakers on the corporate scene. He is also an adept and charismatic awards host.
C C: £10k-£15k Kriti Sharma, founder of AI for Good and Chief Product Officer for LegalTech at Thomson Reuters, brings unmatched authority to this challenge. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree, United Nations Young Leader, and former VP of AI at FTSE 100 companies including Barclays and Sage, she has led machine learning projects addressing social issues across over 25 countries.
D D: £5k-£10k LJ RIch is an influential voice sharing her deep understanding of technology, trends and innovations changing established markets
D D: £5k-£10k Lara Lewington is a technology journalist, broadcaster and BBC presenter who explores how innovation, artificial intelligence and science are transforming the way we live, work and age, and what it really means to stay human in a digital world.
D D: £5k-£10k Former Director of British Airways & Air Miles, Larry's passion on the subjects of customer and employee needs is legendary as is his ability to inspire audiences.
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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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