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

At Speakers Corner, 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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Maneesh Juneja
C   C: £10k-£15k   In a career spanning nearly 20 years, Maneesh Juneja has worked with data to improve decision-making across a number of industries.
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Manfred Kets De Vries
B   B: £15k- £25k   Leadership and organisational behaviour expert Manfred Kets de Vries brings together the fields of Management and psychoanalysis effectively and persuasively.
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Manuel Maqueda
D   D: £5k-£10k   Manuel is an esteemed lecturer, co-founder of several notable organisations as well as a specialist in the future of sustainability, the circular economy, regenerative economics and AI. He is an acclaimed speaker who has given keynotes at some of the world's most prestigious and respected companies and conferences.
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Marc Hogan
E   E: £2k-£5k   From sales & communication skills trainer to stand up comedian in less than 9 months - Marc fuses psychology, common sense & humour with real life business examples.
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A   A: £25k and over   Netflix co-founder, executive mentor and angel investor Marc Randolph is a veteran of Silicon Valley.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Following the amputation of his left leg, competitive swimmer Marc Woods got back in the pool and went on to win a raft of Paralympic, World and Euro Championships medals.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Inspired by her son's desire for more time together, Marcia founded The O'Connor Group, a company dedicated to using human resources and customized solutions to drive business growth, and she also founded the non-profit ShadowHer.org to empower entrepreneurs while overcoming personal challenges and inspiring others to achieve greatness.
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A   A: £25k and over   From a senior researcher at the Gallup Organisation to a New York Times best-selling author, Marcus Buckingham is one of the world’s most sought-after motivational speakers.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Prof for the Public Understanding of Science & Mathmatics, Marcus du Sautoy is a brilliant communicator for events in the public & private sector.
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B   B: £15k- £25k   Margaret Heffernan is an entrepreneur, five-time CEO and acclaimed author who specialises in leadership, uncertainty and institutional responsibility. She has led businesses across the UK and US, written seven books including the Financial Times Business Book of the Decade 'Willful Blindness', and delivered TED Talks viewed over 16 million times.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Entrepreneur & Reading Room CEO, Margaret Manning, is a successful business keynote speaker on women in business, entrepreneurship & digital communications.
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A   A: £25k and over   Mariana Mazzucato is the chair of Economics of Innovation and Public Value and the founding director of the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose at University College London.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   The Global CFO of Shell Aviation at only 35, Marianne Abib-Pech has since left corporate life to embark on her own entrepreneurial ventures.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Mariano Sigman is a world-leading neuroscientist. He can boast of over 150 publications in the most prestigious scientific journals. He is also passionate about experimentation and has worked with magicians, chess masters, musicians, athletes and visual artists to showcase his knowledge of neuroscience.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Mark Beaumont is a world-record-breaking adventurer, broadcaster and investor, known for translating the mindset behind extreme endurance into powerful lessons for business and leadership.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Mark Berrisford-Smith is a highly respected economist with extensive experience in speaking and advising on global and UK economic matters, including financial crises, Brexit, and inflation. He also specialises in areas like farming and the food industry.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Mark Brill is an expert in digital media, innovation and futurology, working with major brands to deliver innovative and groundbreaking ideas.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   BBC News Home Editor and award-winning broadcaster, offers expert analysis and insight into the evolving landscape of modern Britain, backed by a rich portfolio of accolades and accomplishments.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Head Chef at Nobu, Mark Edwards imparts the secrets of his success and how to run a world renowned Michelin starred kitchen.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   A broadcaster and leading figure in the adrenaline-charged world of Formula One, Mark Gallagher translates his experiences from the race track into the language of business.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Mental health expert Mark Henick helps audiences better understand subjects around mental illness and suicide.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Before becoming a communications consultant for some of the world’s largest businesses, Mark Jeffries was a Merrill Lynch stockbroker.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   As the former Marketing Director of Pret A Manger and Green & Black's organic chocolate, Mark Palmer is one of the UK’s most popular and influential business speakers.
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