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

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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Gary Swart
A   A: £25k and over   Gary Swart is Venture Partner at Polaris Partners and the former CEO of oDesk, the world's largest online workplace.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Gavin Barwell served as Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Theresa May from June 2017 to July 2019 during one of the most turbulent periods in British political history.
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Gavin Hastings
E   E: £2k-£5k   Former Captain of Scotland and British Lions Rugby, Gavin Hastings is one of Scotland's most famous sporting motivational and after dinner speakers.
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Gemma Godfrey
C   C: £10k-£15k   Leading business expert and Schwarzenegger’s former advisor, Gemma Godfrey is a serial entrepreneur and board director. Warm, insightful and a ‘safe pair of hands’, Gemma is a skilful (online) moderator and speaker.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Gemma Milne is a Glasgow-based writer and researcher focused on science and technology, contributing to several high-profile publications and projects while holding multiple fellowships and research positions.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Unconventional but brilliantly entertaining business speaker, bringing hilarity to many topics including sales, customer service & people motivation.
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A   A: £25k and over   Senior Editor-at-Large, Fortune Magazine, and Author, Talent is Overrated, Geoff Colvin is a versatile and experienced facilitator, host and keynote speaker.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Described by FORBES as ‘A Game Changer’, business founder and marketing pioneer Geoff Ramm shares his engaging and energetic keynote speeches with global audiences; taking them on a journey that ignites ideas to lead them to becoming the best in the business.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Geoff White is an investigative journalist, author, and speaker specialising in cybercrime, organised crime, and digital threats, bringing complex issues to life through storytelling and expert analysis.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   One of the first employees of HAILO and author of the best-selling book ‘How to Build a Billion Dollar App’, George advises start-ups and is Chairman of the MIT Enterprise Forum UK.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Professor of Management George Yip is a leading international authority on managing global customers, marketing strategies across continents, and internationalisation.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Gerald Ratner talks about his life in a humourous and motivational way and explains how he picked himself up after 'that' gaffe to run a successful business.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Economist and author, Gerard Lyons is formerly the Chief Economist at Standard Chartered Bank, he brings insight into policy as well as economics and markets to corporate events.
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B   B: £15k- £25k   Gerd Leonhard, a leading futurist and bestselling author, inspires organisations worldwide to shape a sustainable, human-centred future through visionary thinking and bold insights.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Former education advisor and school inspector, Gervase Phinn is an entertaining after dinner speaker. With natural wit and charm he shares poignant tales of his time in education.
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B   B: £15k- £25k   Gibson Biddle, also known as Gib, is a business speaker, product advisor, Stanford lecturer, and Board Observer and Executive-in-Residence for NerdWallet.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Passionate about women and workplace wellbeing, bestselling author and expert TV contributor Gifty has over three decades of corporate experience that she combines with Western science, Eastern philosophy and African wisdom to transform workplaces into havens of creativity, productivity and responsible leadership.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Professional mentalist and marketing expert Gilan Gork translates the principles of persuasion, behavioural economics, and non-verbal communication into practical business strategies for leadership, sales, and negotiation. Author of Persuasion Games and a participant in NATO's DIANA 2026 programme, Gilan brings credibility through real-world application across defence innovation and corporate performance.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Entrepreneur & co-founder of the online Social Lending company Zopa, Giles Andrews speaks on many business topics including branding, leadership & customer service
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Giles Chance is a leading expert on Chinese business, and an adept and experienced keynote speaker on business and finance, emerging markets and economics.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Giles Long is a successful Paralympic swimmer whose journey to success is unusual and inspirational. He is an after dinner speaker and keynote speaker of the highest calibre.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Giovanna Fletcher is an author, presenter, actress, YouTuber, wife to Tom Fletcher from McFly and mother to boys, Buzz, Buddy and Max. Essentially a superstar multitasker and all-round triple threat!
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D   D: £5k-£10k   After 30 years filming wild and wonderful creatures in remote areas of the planet, Gordon Buchanan has a reputation for relishing dangerous and tough assignments. He has taken part in challenging expeditions and adventures around the globe, always with a view to raising awareness of the fragility of the world’s endangered species and habitats.
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