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 A talented after dinner and keynote speaker, Michael Howard speaks about his experiences in politics, as well as law, transatlantic relations and economics.
A A: £25k and over With 4 Olympic Golds & 8 World Championships, US athlete Michael Johnson is one of the greatest sprinters of all time and a highly regarded motivational speaker.
D D: £5k-£10k Michael Mansfield QC – the UK’s leading defence barrister - is a highly sought-after, charismatic and captivating keynote speaker.
E E: £2k-£5k Michael Pawlyn has been described as a pioneer of regenerative design and biomimicry and is dedicated to marrying up the inspirations of nature to use in his work as an architect.
D D: £5k-£10k A charismatic and engaging speaker, Michael has made the successful move from politics to TV & journalism, as well as being the UK's favourite single mum!
B B: £15k- £25k An expert on security in today's information age, Michael provides insight into the risks facing the corporate world through new technologies today.
E E: £2k-£5k Television's longest serving business and economics editor, Michael Wilson has anchored nearly all Sky’s coverage major business and financial news
C C: £10k-£15k As the first non-Japanese head of the century-old camera manufacturer Olympus, Michael Woodford’s unearthing of significant financial irregularities led to the termination of his post, and to an international scandal.
C C: £10k-£15k Michaela Merk coordinated up to 1000 salespeople for premium and luxury groups (L’Oréal, Estée lauder Companies, Marionnaud) and now specializes in supporting companies transforming their sales and service personnel into brand ambassadors to provide the digitized customer with an unforgettable brand experience
D D: £5k-£10k A gifted and motivated speaker, Michel Chikwanine has experienced civil war, political upheaval & poverty having been forced to leave his home country at the age of 11 as a refugee.
D D: £5k-£10k Motivational business speaker, Michelle Dewberry is an inspiration and the first female winner of The Apprentice. She is the living embodiment of her ideology 'Anything is Possible'.
C C: £10k-£15k Michelle King is a keynote speaker, researcher, writer, advocate and a leading global expert in organisational culture, equality and gender.
A A: £25k and over Professor of Theoretical Physics and author of 'Hyperspace' and 'Visions', Dr Kaku explains his predictions for science & the impact on business and society.
D D: £5k-£10k Midge Ure wrote and produced Do They Know It's Christmas? with Bob Geldof, and his services to both music and charity were recognised in 2005, with an OBE.
D D: £5k-£10k Dr Miguel is an award-winning scientist, social innovator, CEO and keynote speaker as well as the former Chief Data Scientist of UN Global Pulse. For over a decade, he has brought data and AI to operations and policy through innovation programmes, and has co-authored over a hundred multidisciplinary scientific articles which have been featured in international media and high-impact scientific journals.
D D: £5k-£10k Concert violinist Miha Pogacnik adapts innovation in music to business, with awe-inspiring and unique visions of leadership and teamwork.
A A: £25k and over Mika Pauli Häkkinen, nicknamed "the Flying Finn", is a retired Finnish professional racing driver. He was the 1998 and 1999 Formula One World Champion, driving for McLaren and has been ranked among the greatest Formula One drivers
A A: £25k and over Mike Abrashoff is a former Commander of the USS Benfold, Author of It’s Your Ship and charismatic keynote speaker.
D D: £5k-£10k Mike Butcher is Editor-at-large of TechCrunch, the biggest breaking news site about the world’s hottest tech companies.
C C: £10k-£15k A leading figure in the world of the English Premier League and European Soccer, Mike Forde is widely recognized for driving innovation and cutting edge methods in sports.
D D: £5k-£10k Founder & former CEO of First Direct & Egg, Mike Harris offers customised keynote speeches on entrepreneurism, technology, innovation and customer service
E E: £2k-£5k Mike Southon is a top entrepreneurial business speaker and conference facilitator, delivering over 100 presentations every year.
E E: £2k-£5k Digital content creator and motivational speaker Milly Pickles fired herself to internet superstardom at the start of the pandemic after posting videos on TikTok documenting life as a disabled athlete and amputee.
D D: £5k-£10k Misha Glenny is an international expert on cyber security and organised crime. A trained actor, his keynote speeches are full of life, passion, experience and a dose of intelligent humour.
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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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