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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Archie Norman
B   B: £15k- £25k   From business to politics, Asda Chairman to Chief Executive of the Conservative Party, Archie delivers speeches on leadership, change and customer service.
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Arwen Smit
B   B: £15k- £25k   Arwen Smit believes that decentralised technologies, such as blockchain, are the foundation for new economic and political models.
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Ash Dykes
POA   POA: Contact Us   Ash is a world-renowned explorer, extreme athlete, and author who, through ground-breaking feats like completing a 4,000-mile hike along the Yangtze River and walking the entire length of Madagascar, has not only set multiple world records but has also become a dedicated environmental advocate, garnering global recognition and serving as a sought-after speaker on prestigious platforms.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Atul Kochhar has re-invented Indian cusine. The twice michelin starred chef is the creator of world reknowned restaurant Benares.
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B   B: £15k- £25k   Former Chief Economist & Director of the Global Competitiveness Program at the World Economic Forum, Augusto Lopez-Claros in an internationally renowned speaker.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Ayo Sokale is a pioneering Chartered Civil Engineer, presenter, entrepreneur, and advocate for sustainability and self-development, inspiring change through engineering, tech innovation, and coaching.
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A   A: £25k and over   Azeem Azhar is a leading analyst of exponential technologies, helping organisations understand and navigate the transformative impact of AI, innovation and rapid technological change.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Barbara Samardzich was the Vice President and chief operating officer at Ford of Europe, where she lead a team of over 30,000 to help restore Ford’s European operations to sustainable profitability.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Entrepreneur and founder of an award-winning London-based design company, Barjis has broken the mould, and exudes sharp creativity, courage and astute business acumen.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Director, filmmaker, writer and stylist, Basma Khalifa, is a Sudanese multidisciplinary creative exploring the cultures, heritage, and sectors moulding our future society.
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POA   POA: Contact Us   World renowned neuroscientist, Dr. Beau Lotto, prepares and motivates audiences by combining the principles of neuroscience with technology, art, fashion, music and performance.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Belinda Parmar OBE is the founder and CEO of The Empathy Business, an award-winning consultancy transforming how organisations lead, communicate, and collaborate. A global authority on empathy in business, Belinda helps leaders turn emotional intelligence into measurable impact, strengthening teams, improving communication, and creating cultures where people thrive.
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A   A: £25k and over   Co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Ice cream empire, Ben Cohen is an expert on entrepreneurialism, corporate social responsibility & radical business philosophy.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Ben Fogle is a former Royal Navy Reservist turned broadcaster, has hosted numerous wildlife and adventure programs, travelled to over 200 global locations, written nine bestsellers, and engaged in extensive physical challenges.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Technologist and futurist Ben Hammersley helps people understand the modern world and where it is taking us.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   A social entrepreneur, Ben Keene recruited an online tribe & built a cross-cultural community. With his remarkable story, Ben is an inspirational keynote speaker
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Football journalist and author Ben Lyttleton understands what we can learn about the most important aspects of work and life from the world’s most popular sport. He understands how football has adapted and innovated in the search to get the best from individuals and teams, and how that translates to business.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Ben Page is the Chief Executive of Ipsos MORI, one of the UK's largest market research companies. He speaks about reputation, leadership and people management.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Legendary rugby coach who led the Fiji 7s to win Gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   At just 21 years old Ben has already won a Pride of Britain Award, The Diana Award and the Mental Health Hero Award as part of the The Sun Who Cares initiative.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Benedict Allen's after dinner speeches are full of tales of exploration and adventure, as well as invaluable and inspirational business lessons.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Benjamin Mee - the man who bought a zoo - with brains, bravery and downright madness. Hit blockbuster movie ‘We bought a Zoo’ is all down to his inspirational story.
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A   A: £25k and over   Former conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander has an extensive inspirational speaking career, traveling the world as a keynote speaker.
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