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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Jeremy Schwartz
D   D: £5k-£10k   Jeremy Schwartz is a CEO and Business Leader with some of the most iconic branded product and direct to consumer companies: L’Oreal and Sainsbury’s, to name a few. His leadership approach has achieved transformational business results by continually staying ahead of business trends.
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Jess Thom
E   E: £2k-£5k   Writer, artist, and co-founder of Touretteshero, Jess Thom is committed to increasing opportunities for those living with Tourette’s Syndrome; she characterises herself as a ‘superhero’ not a ‘sufferer'.
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Jessamy Hibberd
D   D: £5k-£10k   Dr Jessamy Hibberd is a leading psychologist, bestselling author, and trusted voice on mental wellbeing, known for making psychology practical, relatable, and empowering.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Jessica Sansom is a sustainability expert with over 20 years' experience leading change in the food industry, now driving innovation and impact as Chief Impact Officer at EIT Food.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Behaviour specialist, Tv presenter, farm owner and international keynote speaker Jez Rose packs his upbeat, memorable presentations with real-life applications of psychology for inducing behavioural change.
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B   B: £15k- £25k   Jill Scott is an award-winning footballer who has played for Manchester City, Everton and Aston Villa. She was captain of the legendary Lionesses, playing in an integral role in their incredible 2022 World Cup win, as well as having represented England at the Olympics twice. Despite calling time on her playing career, Jill is still largely involved in the world of football and is now a popular, inspiring keynote speaker.
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A   A: £25k and over   A thought leader, futurist and trend and innovation expert, Jim Carroll is known across the globe as the man to call if your business is looking for a push into the realms of leading their field.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   The founder of Jimmy's Iced Coffee, Jim Cregan believes common sense is the key to running a business.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Jim Lawless is a globally ranked motivational speaker, bestselling author of Taming Tigers, and Founder of transformation specialists Symmetry.inc, trusted by global companies and Olympic teams to architect change at the highest level.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Jim Steele is an award-winning keynote speaker and 2025 Speaker of the Year who has worked across 3,000+ stages worldwide for more than three decades with global organisations. Through The Holistic Performance Lab, which he founded, he developed a neuroscience-informed decision framework that enables leaders to choose response over reaction when stakes are high.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Jitske Kramer is a corporate anthropologist, entrepreneur and author who explores ways to build strong tribes and strengthen mutual relationships in order to improve the effectiveness and results of individuals and groups.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Now the award-winning editor of the marketing-leading GLAMOUR magazine, Jo Elvin is an inspirational keynote speaker, who knows better than most the characteristics and tools required for success.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Co-founder of Green & Black's, the pioneering organic chocolate company, Jo Fairley is a highly sought-after speaker on entrepreneurism, CSR and branding.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Jo Johnson was the MP for Orpington from 2010 to 2019, is a Contributing Editor to the Financial Times, and is in demand as a keynote speaker and commentator on the UK and global economy.
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A   A: £25k and over   Entrepreneur and icon of creative fragrance, Jo Malone CBE, has mastered the art of following her finely-tuned nose in business.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Prior to co-founding iNHouse Communications, Jo was the British Chambers of Commerce Media Chief, and returned to politics to mastermind PR for Boris Johnson’s 2008 Mayoral campaign.
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A   A: £25k and over   A powerhouse who revolutionized Cosmopolitan, one of the best-known women’s brands, The New York Times has called Joanna Coles “one of the most powerful people in media.”
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Jodie Kidd has fused the worlds of designer fashion and glamorous sports.
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B   B: £15k- £25k   Jody Williams is the Nobel Peace Prize-winning aid worker who was lauded for her work with the International Campaign to Ban Landmines.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Joe is the former Head of Brand at innocent who was instrumental in establishing the company as one of the most engaged and loved brands in the UK.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Professor Joe Nellis is an economist and academic who advises on UK fiscal policy and market trends as an economic adviser at MHA, combining decades of research in global macroeconomics with practical insight into sustainable growth and business strategy.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   With his famous exploits captured in the BAFTA award winning film - 'Touching the Void', Joe is an honest, charismatic and inspirational speaker.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Joe Tidy is the BBC’s first dedicated cyber-security reporter
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