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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C C: £10k-£15k After leaving Google for their unethical use of data, Joe is on a mission to solve the problem through innovation and promote a greater focus on ethics. As an expert on data protection and technology, Joe is passionate about data rights being acknowledged as human rights.
E E: £2k-£5k Joe Townsend is a Former Royal Marine who lost both legs in an explosion in Afghanistan in 2008. Following the incident, he spent five and a half months in hospital and three years in rehabilitation. Despite this, Joe went on to become an award-winning paralympic GB athlete.
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E E: £2k-£5k Joff Sharpe, one of Britain's most dynamic and esteemed business leaders, has made the journey from SAS officer to leading business figure.
A A: £25k and over John Amaechi OBE is an organisational psychologist, Chartered Scientist, New York Times best-selling author, CEO of leadership consultancy APS, and was the first Brit to play in the NBA. John partners with organisations to help leaders deliver on the promise of authentic, transformational leadership.
A A: £25k and over Monty Python, Fawlty Towers, A Fish called Wanda and Clockwise are just a smattering of the iconic titles synonymous with the comedy legend and psychologist that is John Cleese.
D D: £5k-£10k A former member of the Monetary Policy Committee and the former Deputy Governor of the Bank of England.
E E: £2k-£5k John Kampfner brings an unmatched perspective as a journalist, author and broadcaster, having reported from the fall of the Berlin Wall, served as Editor of the New Statesman, and now leads Chatham House's UK in the World project.
E E: £2k-£5k Captured and tortured in the 1st Gulf War, John’s story is a powerful and moving human story told by a master storyteller that still has particular relevance today.
D D: £5k-£10k As political correspondent, cutting through the spin of the political landscape, John Pienaar is ideally suited for both after dinner and conference speaking.
D D: £5k-£10k Political correspondant, author, after dinner speaker, awards host and a roaring success when appearing on TV programmes such as 'Have I got News for You'.
C C: £10k-£15k BBC News World Affairs editor, John Simpson is one of the UK’s most lauded and loved TV news veterans.
B B: £15k- £25k John Sitilides, a Washington D.C. government affairs specialist and consultant to the Department of State, shares his insights into U.S. and global risk trends, developments and strategies.
E E: £2k-£5k John Steele, former soldier, professional rugby player and sports coach, is uniquely placed to teach businesses how to create and lead high performing teams.
E E: £2k-£5k John is a digital marketing entrepreneur who specialises in startups. He is also an adept and inspirational keynote speaker.
A A: £25k and over Johnny 'Cupcakes' Earle is an award-winning entrepreneur & brand hysteria expert who inspires cult-like loyalty through his world-renowned tee-shirt company 'Johnny Cupcakes'.
E E: £2k-£5k Jolyon Rubinstein is an actor, writer, producer and director who uses his experiences to energise and educate audiences on current topical affairs and key issues facing today's media landscape.
C C: £10k-£15k Jon Matonis has an extensive career in the financial and cryptocurrency industry, holding influential roles at companies like VISA and VeriSign, serving as a founding board member of the Bitcoin Foundation, and advocating for Bitcoin to various institutions and organisations.
E E: £2k-£5k A senior business figure in the worlds of sport management and entertainment, Jon has survived failure and success.
B B: £15k- £25k Serial entrepreneur, investor and author, Jonas Kjellberg is the former Managing Director of Skype - a simple, innovative idea that has gone on to revolutionize the telecommunications sector.
B B: £15k- £25k Jonas Ridderstrale's Funky Business is one of the most respected best-selling industry books of a generation.
A A: £25k and over Jonathan helps executives and organisations navigate the collision of AI, geopolitical, economic, and societal trends to drive bold transformation and win the next five years. As a futurist, bestselling author, and former Global Futurist at HP, he advises global leaders on turning disruption into opportunity.
C C: £10k-£15k Former triple jump Olympic champion, and world record holder, Jonathan Edwards CBE is one of the BBC's top sports presenters, and was lead anchor at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
C C: £10k-£15k Jonathan Evans was Director General of the British Security Service MI5 from 2007 to 2013. As head of MI5 he was one the British government’s principal advisors on national security threats including terrorism, cyber security and espionage and was a member of the Prime Minister’s National Security Council. He also led MI5’s work to ensure the safety and security of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London.
D D: £5k-£10k Jonathan MacDonald is an inventor, investor and Sunday Times bestselling author with a core purpose to expand the way people think.
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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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