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 Katie Piper is a best-selling international author, inspirational speaker, TV presenter and charity campaigner who rebuilt her life after surviving a brutal sulphuric acid attack in 2008.
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E E: £2k-£5k With over a decade of reporting experience for the BBC and a familiar voice to millions of listeners, Katie Prescott is one of the UK's best-known business journalists
D D: £5k-£10k Katy Hessel is an art historian, curator, and broadcaster dedicated to championing women artists through books, podcasts, exhibitions, and media.
D D: £5k-£10k Founder & MD of an IT & Business Healthcare Consultancy, entrepeneur Kavita Oberoi is proving to be a regular on the corporate speaking circuit.
E E: £2k-£5k Keegan Hirst was the first British professional rugby league player to come out as gay.
E E: £2k-£5k Dr Kehinde Andrews is Professor of Black Studies at Birmingham City University whose research focuses on resistance racism, racism and movements for social change. He advised a number of corporations on equality and diversity issues. Kehinde is founder of the Harambee Organisation of Black Unity; editor-in-chief of Make it Plain.
E E: £2k-£5k Kellie has enjoyed a successful career managing boxers and has become an inspirational transgender figure since her reassignment surgery in 2014. Her story of resilience and sincerity makes her a perfect motivational speaker.
E E: £2k-£5k Kelly Beaver MBE is the Chief Executive of Ipsos in the UK and Ireland. With over a decade of experience at Ipsos, she specialises in public opinion research and societal trends. She is recognised for her contributions to academia and research, including her work during the COVID-19 response.
B B: £15k- £25k Mental health advocate and World, Commonwealth, European medals and Double Olympic Gold winner Dame Kelly Holmes is one of Britain’s most recognisable and admired athletes.
B B: £15k- £25k Kelly is a futurist, game developer, and architect of the Metaverse with over 30 years in the gaming and technology industry. She is now acknowledged worldwide as an expert on the Metaverse and the huge growth market areas that virtual platforms unveil.
C C: £10k-£15k Ken Hughes is Europe’s leading Consumer & Shopper behaviouralist.
A A: £25k and over Ken Segall, the design and creativity guru who named the i-Mac and initiated the i-frenzy, is a highly respected keynote speaker and author.
D D: £5k-£10k Kenton Cool is acknowledged as one of the World's great high altitude leaders and has summited Mount Everest on 19 occasions and climbed extensively all over the world.
E E: £2k-£5k Dr Kerry McInerney (she/her) is a Research Associate at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence at the University of Cambridge, where she is part of a leading €1.9 million project AI ethics project.
E E: £2k-£5k Kevin Dutton has a Ph.D in Psychology, and is an expert on the science of social influence. He is a charismatic and unique after dinner speaker.
D D: £5k-£10k Dr Kevin Fong OBE has worked as a doctor with NASA and currently flies as part of a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) crew in the UK. As of March 2020, Kevin was seconded to NHS England COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness Resilience & Response team.
D D: £5k-£10k Kevin Gaskell is a globally recognised turnaround expert and former MD of Porsche and BMW. He has built and revitalised companies, generating over £3 billion in shareholder value, and is a sought-after keynote speaker. He is acclaimed for his transformative leadership and achievements in diverse sectors worldwide.
E E: £2k-£5k Kevin Jackson has been making his influence felt for over twenty years. He’s been a significant player with some of the world’s most respected marketing services groups, including Interpublic, Grey and Saatchi.
B B: £15k- £25k Best-known from Channel 4's Grand Designs, Kevin McCloud's ambition is to entertain and make the built environment better.
E E: £2k-£5k Kevin Warwick is Professor of Cybernetics, and an accomplished speaker on technology and innovation. He carries out research in artificial intelligence, control, robotics and biomedical engineering.
E E: £2k-£5k Kia is the founder of 'Pennies to Pounds', revolutionising financial literacy for young people through multimedia platforms and collaborations with prestigious brands.
D D: £5k-£10k Having worked as a UK Civil Servant, British Ambassador to the US and the EU, National Security Adviser and involved in UK-EU Policy Negotiations and Policy, Lord Darroch is a highly respected speaker.
E E: £2k-£5k Following years of experience as a strategic marketing consultant, Kim Walker is an expert in understanding the consumer. Most recently, he has founded Aprais, the world leader in agency performance evaluations and effectiveness.
E E: £2k-£5k Kimberley Wilson is a chartered psychologist and author of How to Build a Healthy Brain, and a governor of the Tavistock and Portman NHS Mental Health Trust. She is passionate about using psychology to change lives, and lives for positive mental health and lifestyle changes.
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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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