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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D D: £5k-£10k Max Howard created and ran studios for Disney. He is a charismatic and adept keynote and motivational speaker covering issues such as creativity in business, leadership and marketing.
C C: £10k-£15k Max McKeown, often described as Europe's answer to Tom Peters, is a strategic advisor to Fortune 100 companies including Pfizer, Sony and Topshop, and was elected to the Customer Service Hall of Fame.
E E: £2k-£5k Maxwell Hutchinson, once President of the Royal Institute of British Architects, is a versatile keynote speaker and presenter.
C C: £10k-£15k Maya Raichoora is a mental fitness and visualisation expert, helping individuals and organisations build resilience, focus and well-being through science-backed mindset training.
D D: £5k-£10k Meg Zeenat Wamithi is a global mental health leader and consultant and founder of My Mind Matters Too, a youth- led mental health research and development company to support those suffering from mental health issues. In 2019, Meg was recognised as one of the most inspiring black students in the UK and received the Diana Award.
D D: £5k-£10k Melissa Sterry is a design scientist, futurologist, sustainability innovation strategist, and breaks new initiatives in design, media and the visual arts.
C C: £10k-£15k Merryn Somerset Webb is Editor-in-Chief of MoneyWeek and a respected commentator on economics, financial markets and personal finance.
D D: £5k-£10k Professor Michael Mainelli is a scientist, economist and former Lord Mayor of London, known for his work at the intersection of finance, technology and public policy.
C C: £10k-£15k Following the immense success of Firebox, Michael shares his success stories. A young and gifted entrepreneur, Michael's keynote speech is fun and enthusiastic.
B B: £15k- £25k Author and professional business speaker Michael Bergdahl specialises in change and turnaround, and takes floundering businesses in the right direction with a unique professional passion.
C C: £10k-£15k Michael is a proven leader with unrivalled experience at the top of the entertainment industry.
C C: £10k-£15k A talented after dinner and keynote speaker, Michael Howard speaks about his experiences in politics, as well as law, transatlantic relations and economics.
A A: £25k and over With 4 Olympic Golds & 8 World Championships, US athlete Michael Johnson is one of the greatest sprinters of all time and a highly regarded motivational speaker.
D D: £5k-£10k Michael Mansfield QC – the UK’s leading defence barrister - is a highly sought-after, charismatic and captivating keynote speaker.
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.
D D: £5k-£10k A charismatic and engaging speaker, Michael has made the successful move from politics to TV & journalism, as well as being the UK's favourite single mum!
B B: £15k- £25k An expert on security in today's information age, Michael provides insight into the risks facing the corporate world through new technologies today.
E E: £2k-£5k Television's longest serving business and economics editor, Michael Wilson has anchored nearly all Sky’s coverage major business and financial news
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
D D: £5k-£10k A gifted and motivated speaker, Michel Chikwanine has experienced civil war, political upheaval & poverty having been forced to leave his home country at the age of 11 as a refugee.
D D: £5k-£10k Motivational business speaker, Michelle Dewberry is an inspiration and the first female winner of The Apprentice. She is the living embodiment of her ideology 'Anything is Possible'.
C C: £10k-£15k Michelle King is a keynote speaker, researcher, writer, advocate and a leading global expert in organisational culture, equality and gender.
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.
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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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