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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E E: £2k-£5k Martyn Dawes, founder of Coffee Nation and entrepreneur was always destined to do things his own way. As a keynote speaker he is inspirational and charismatic.
D D: £5k-£10k The UK’s leading expert on curriculum and literacy in schools, Mary Myatt is an education advisor and writer.
B B: £15k- £25k 'Queen of Shops' Mary Portas is recognised as a leading retail marketing guru having worked with brands such as Harvey Nichols, Harrods, Top Shop and Miss Selfridge to name but a few.
A A: £25k and over Former President of Ireland and previously United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson is an outstanding international keynote speaker.
D D: £5k-£10k England rugby world cup winner, Matt Dawson is a man of many talents - chef, dancer and pundit, and he is an exceptional business and after dinner speaker.
E E: £2k-£5k Matt is an inspiring transgender speaker with a unique take on identity, courage, acceptance and social ‘norms’.
D D: £5k-£10k Co-author of Sticky Wisdom and co-founder of ?What If!, Matt Kingdon is one of the most respected speakers on innovation and creativity.
E E: £2k-£5k Matt Lindley is a serving airline pilot and former RAF pilot, delivering a unique story addressing not just leadership, accountability and culture to the business world, but also address diversity and equality through his experience as one of the first openly gay RAF pilots.
E E: £2k-£5k Matt Prior was the lynchpin of the England cricket team that was ranked No.1 in the world and has moved seamlessly into business by launching the ONE Pro Cycling team
E E: £2k-£5k Author & former editor of The Spectator, Matthew D'Ancona is an engaging and passionate speaker on politics & current affairs, Britishness and the digital age.
A A: £25k and over Matthew Luhn is an accomplished storyteller, instructor, keynote speaker, and story consultant, with over 20 years’ experience creating stories and characters at Pixar Animation Studios.
C C: £10k-£15k Matthew Syed is a best-selling author, broadcaster and high performance expert who helps organisations and individuals unlock potential through mindset, diversity of thought and continuous improvement.
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 Serving as one of the Metropolitan Police Service’s most senior officers, Maxine Hulme QPM rose through the ranks of one of the most highly pressured working environments that exists.
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.
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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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