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Three clear steps from brief to booking, so you can stay focused on event outcomes.
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Your brief
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Shortlist
Receive a curated shortlist
Within 24 hours, a consultant shares a tailored shortlist matched to your brief.
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Booking
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Contracts, logistics, travel and technical setup are handled by our team.
Featured speakers
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Browse a selection of highly requested keynote speakers, from business leaders and innovators to authors and changemakers.
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James Kerr Bestselling Author and High Performance Expert -
Melati Wijsen Founder of Youthtopia and Bye Bye Plastic Bags, Young Changemaker, Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Honouree, 3x TED Speaker and Author of Change Starts Now Climate Gen Z -
Jesper Brodin Chair of The Earthshot Prize, Former CEO of Ingka Group (IKEA) and Global Sustainability Leader Artificial Intelligence Change -
Anthony Scaramucci Founder & Managing Partner, SkyBridge Capital - Founder & Chairman, SALT Conference - Author, Investor, Podcast Host, Crypto Thought Leader America Banking -
Maha Hosain Aziz NYU Professor, World Economic Forum Expert, Bestselling Author, Award-Winning Commentator Focused on Global Risk & Future Trends Authors Future -
Hashi Mohamed Barrister, Broadcaster, Commentator and Thought Leader Artificial Intelligence Change -
Sayeeda Warsi Britain’s First Muslim Government Minister | Co-Host of the podcast, “A Muslim and A Jew Go There” Authors Brexit -
David Miliband CEO and President, International Rescue Committee America Brexit -
Mark Little Journalist and Digital Media Innovator, CEO & co-founder of Kinzen (acquired by Spotify) Artificial Intelligence Digital -
Sugata Mitra One of the world's most respected education researchers and Pioneer in Self-Directed Learning Education Leadership -
Rumman Chowdhury US Science Envoy, Artificial Intelligence | CEO and Co-Founder, Humane Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Education -
Margaret Mitchell Chief Ethics Scientist at Hugging Face Artificial Intelligence Diversity -
Yalda Hakim Lead World News Presenter Geopolitics Inspirational Women -
Jamie Woodruff Ethical Hacker and Cyber Security specialist Artificial Intelligence Big Data -
Lynda Gratton Global authority on HR, Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, leads the Future of Work Research Consortium Future of Work HR -
Guy Verhofstadt President European Movement International, former Member of the European Parliament and Former Prime Minister of Belgium Brexit Euro -
Enrico Letta Prime Minister of Italy 2013-14 Brexit Economics -
Felicity Aston MBE Explorer, Scientist and Author Inspirational Women Mental Health -
Mine Dedekoca Visionary Redefining Workplaces for the Future Change Communication -
Tony Sales "Britain's greatest fraudster" and fraud expert Cyber Security Intelligence & Security -
Charles Leadbeater Globally Renowned Innovation and Education Guru Education Learning -
Borut Pahor President of Slovenia (2012-2022), Prime Minister of Slovenia (2008-2012) Europe -
Timnit Gebru Founder and Executive Director of the Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR) Artificial Intelligence Big Data -
Francois Hollande President of France 2012-17 Brexit Climate -
Joy Buolamwini Artificial Intelligence Expert, Artist, Founder of Algorithmic Justice League & Author of National Bestseller Unmasking AI Artificial Intelligence Digital -
James Levelle Award-winning filmmaker, adventurer & storyteller - National Geographic, Discovery Channel, BBC – hurricane survivor & champion of wild, human-powered solutions to social, ecological & climate crises Behaviour Climate -
Hillary Yip One of Asia’s Youngest CEOs & Entrepreneurs; Founder of MinorMynas Education Future -
Robert Hannigan Chairman BlueVoyant (International) and former director of GCHQ Cyber Security Intelligence & Security -
Joanna Shields AI & Tech Visionary, Founder & CEO of Precognition, Focus: AI Ethics and Human Empowerment America Artificial Intelligence -
Philip Hammond British Conservative politician; Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2016 to 2019 Brexit Economics -
Angela Oguntala Futurist and Global Authority on Innovation Digital Trends Future -
James Kerr Bestselling Author and High Performance Expert Leadership Motivation -
Melati Wijsen Founder of Youthtopia and Bye Bye Plastic Bags, Young Changemaker, Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Honouree, 3x TED Speaker and Author of Change Starts Now Climate Gen Z -
Jesper Brodin Chair of The Earthshot Prize, Former CEO of Ingka Group (IKEA) and Global Sustainability Leader Artificial Intelligence Change -
Anthony Scaramucci Founder & Managing Partner, SkyBridge Capital - Founder & Chairman, SALT Conference - Author, Investor, Podcast Host, Crypto Thought Leader America Banking -
Maha Hosain Aziz NYU Professor, World Economic Forum Expert, Bestselling Author, Award-Winning Commentator Focused on Global Risk & Future Trends Authors Future -
Hashi Mohamed Barrister, Broadcaster, Commentator and Thought Leader Artificial Intelligence Change -
Sayeeda Warsi Britain’s First Muslim Government Minister | Co-Host of the podcast, “A Muslim and A Jew Go There” Authors Brexit -
David Miliband CEO and President, International Rescue Committee America Brexit -
Mark Little Journalist and Digital Media Innovator, CEO & co-founder of Kinzen (acquired by Spotify) Artificial Intelligence Digital -
Sugata Mitra One of the world's most respected education researchers and Pioneer in Self-Directed Learning Education Leadership -
Rumman Chowdhury US Science Envoy, Artificial Intelligence | CEO and Co-Founder, Humane Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Education -
Margaret Mitchell Chief Ethics Scientist at Hugging Face Artificial Intelligence Diversity -
Yalda Hakim Lead World News Presenter Geopolitics Inspirational Women -
Jamie Woodruff Ethical Hacker and Cyber Security specialist Artificial Intelligence Big Data -
Lynda Gratton Global authority on HR, Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, leads the Future of Work Research Consortium Future of Work HR -
Guy Verhofstadt President European Movement International, former Member of the European Parliament and Former Prime Minister of Belgium Brexit Euro -
Enrico Letta Prime Minister of Italy 2013-14 Brexit Economics -
Felicity Aston MBE Explorer, Scientist and Author Inspirational Women Mental Health -
Mine Dedekoca Visionary Redefining Workplaces for the Future Change Communication -
Tony Sales "Britain's greatest fraudster" and fraud expert Cyber Security Intelligence & Security -
Charles Leadbeater Globally Renowned Innovation and Education Guru Education Learning -
Borut Pahor President of Slovenia (2012-2022), Prime Minister of Slovenia (2008-2012) Europe -
Timnit Gebru Founder and Executive Director of the Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR) Artificial Intelligence Big Data -
Francois Hollande President of France 2012-17 Brexit Climate -
Joy Buolamwini Artificial Intelligence Expert, Artist, Founder of Algorithmic Justice League & Author of National Bestseller Unmasking AI Artificial Intelligence Digital -
James Levelle Award-winning filmmaker, adventurer & storyteller - National Geographic, Discovery Channel, BBC – hurricane survivor & champion of wild, human-powered solutions to social, ecological & climate crises Behaviour Climate -
Hillary Yip One of Asia’s Youngest CEOs & Entrepreneurs; Founder of MinorMynas Education Future -
Robert Hannigan Chairman BlueVoyant (International) and former director of GCHQ Cyber Security Intelligence & Security -
Joanna Shields AI & Tech Visionary, Founder & CEO of Precognition, Focus: AI Ethics and Human Empowerment America Artificial Intelligence -
Philip Hammond British Conservative politician; Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2016 to 2019 Brexit Economics -
Angela Oguntala Futurist and Global Authority on Innovation Digital Trends Future -
James Kerr Bestselling Author and High Performance Expert Leadership Motivation -
Melati Wijsen Founder of Youthtopia and Bye Bye Plastic Bags, Young Changemaker, Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Honouree, 3x TED Speaker and Author of Change Starts Now Climate Gen Z -
Jesper Brodin Chair of The Earthshot Prize, Former CEO of Ingka Group (IKEA) and Global Sustainability Leader Artificial Intelligence Change -
Anthony Scaramucci Founder & Managing Partner, SkyBridge Capital - Founder & Chairman, SALT Conference - Author, Investor, Podcast Host, Crypto Thought Leader America Banking -
Maha Hosain Aziz NYU Professor, World Economic Forum Expert, Bestselling Author, Award-Winning Commentator Focused on Global Risk & Future Trends Authors Future -
Hashi Mohamed Barrister, Broadcaster, Commentator and Thought Leader Artificial Intelligence Change -
Sayeeda Warsi Britain’s First Muslim Government Minister | Co-Host of the podcast, “A Muslim and A Jew Go There” Authors Brexit -
David Miliband CEO and President, International Rescue Committee America Brexit -
Mark Little Journalist and Digital Media Innovator, CEO & co-founder of Kinzen (acquired by Spotify) Artificial Intelligence Digital -
Sugata Mitra One of the world's most respected education researchers and Pioneer in Self-Directed Learning Education Leadership -
Rumman Chowdhury US Science Envoy, Artificial Intelligence | CEO and Co-Founder, Humane Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Education -
Margaret Mitchell Chief Ethics Scientist at Hugging Face Artificial Intelligence Diversity -
Yalda Hakim Lead World News Presenter Geopolitics Inspirational Women -
Jamie Woodruff Ethical Hacker and Cyber Security specialist Artificial Intelligence Big Data -
Lynda Gratton Global authority on HR, Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, leads the Future of Work Research Consortium Future of Work HR -
Guy Verhofstadt President European Movement International, former Member of the European Parliament and Former Prime Minister of Belgium Brexit Euro -
Enrico Letta Prime Minister of Italy 2013-14 Brexit Economics -
Felicity Aston MBE Explorer, Scientist and Author Inspirational Women Mental Health -
Mine Dedekoca Visionary Redefining Workplaces for the Future Change Communication -
Tony Sales "Britain's greatest fraudster" and fraud expert Cyber Security Intelligence & Security -
Charles Leadbeater Globally Renowned Innovation and Education Guru Education Learning -
Borut Pahor President of Slovenia (2012-2022), Prime Minister of Slovenia (2008-2012) Europe -
Timnit Gebru Founder and Executive Director of the Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR) Artificial Intelligence Big Data -
Francois Hollande President of France 2012-17 Brexit Climate -
Joy Buolamwini Artificial Intelligence Expert, Artist, Founder of Algorithmic Justice League & Author of National Bestseller Unmasking AI Artificial Intelligence Digital -
James Levelle Award-winning filmmaker, adventurer & storyteller - National Geographic, Discovery Channel, BBC – hurricane survivor & champion of wild, human-powered solutions to social, ecological & climate crises Behaviour Climate -
Hillary Yip One of Asia’s Youngest CEOs & Entrepreneurs; Founder of MinorMynas Education Future -
Robert Hannigan Chairman BlueVoyant (International) and former director of GCHQ Cyber Security Intelligence & Security -
Joanna Shields AI & Tech Visionary, Founder & CEO of Precognition, Focus: AI Ethics and Human Empowerment America Artificial Intelligence -
Philip Hammond British Conservative politician; Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2016 to 2019 Brexit Economics -
Angela Oguntala Futurist and Global Authority on Innovation Digital Trends Future
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Ignite your event with our insightful Geopolitics keynote speakers! Delve into the intricate world of global affairs, where politics, geography, and power dynamics intersect. Explore the pressing issues shaping our world today, from international relations to geopolitical hotspots. Our speakers provide deep insights into the complexities of global geopolitics, offering perspectives on diplomacy, conflicts, and the ever-changing geopolitical landscape.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is undoubtedly going to be a significant fixture in our futures and beyond. These speakers can offer insight into the most recent and cutting-edge developments in AI and how it will affect our lives as well as the future of work, technology and more.
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With the ever increasing importance of digital in all of our lives, cyber security is now critically important for us all. Identity theft and hacking are terms that most people are now aware of. These speakers are experts in digital security and risk. We represent the World’s number one "Ethical Hacker" Jamie Woodruff, who is able to lead live hacking sessions and advise you with unrivalled knowledge on how to manage threats to your cyber security.
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Through the current trends of digital disruption and increasingly unpredictable political and economical landscape, strong leadership is more important than ever to successfully overcome the challenges faced by all sectors day in day out. We can support your event with a huge range of speakers, with a range of topics and styles, whether you’re looking to be informed, inspired or entertained. Running any organisation or team, at any scale, is about more than sheer passion and determination. Through the topics our speakers can cover, any audience will walk away with a new perspective on what it means to lead.
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Bear Grylls
Host of Man vs. Wild, Running Wild with Bear Grylls, and YOU vs Wild; Adventurer; Author; Philanthropist
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Tony Estanguet
Three-time Olympic champion and President of Paris 2024
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Susie Wolff
Managing Director of the F1 Academy category, Former F1 test driver, Business investor and Founder of Dare to Be Different. Former CEO & Managing Partner, ROKiT Venturi Racing.
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In a world shaped by geopolitical tensions, emerging threats and the accelerating flow of information, intelligence plays a critical role in understanding risks and informing decision-making. These speakers, including experts from intelligence services, security and geopolitics, share their experience of strategic analysis, information gathering and threat management. They provide audiences with practical insight into the evolving role of intelligence and its impact on organisations, governments and society.
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John Sawers
Former Chief of the British Secret Intelligence Service (also known as MI6) and Executive Chairman, Newbridge Advisory
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Jürgen Stock
Interpol Secretary General (2014–2024); Vice President of the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) (2004–2014)
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Eliza Manningham-Buller
Former Head of MI5 & Former Chair of the Wellcome Trust
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Sustainability is increasingly shaping business strategy, investment, innovation and long-term growth. These speakers explore the environmental, social and economic issues influencing organisations today, offering insight into responsible business, climate action, sustainable innovation and the practical steps organisations can take towards a more sustainable future.
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Melati Wijsen
Founder of Youthtopia and Bye Bye Plastic Bags, Young Changemaker, Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Honouree, 3x TED Speaker and Author of Change Starts Now
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Lewis Pugh
Endurance swimmer and UN Patron of the Oceans
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Christiana Figueres
Co-host of the podcast “Outrage & Optimism” and Former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
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Ignite your event with our insightful Geopolitics keynote speakers! Delve into the intricate world of global affairs, where politics, geography, and power dynamics intersect. Explore the pressing issues shaping our world today, from international relations to geopolitical hotspots. Our speakers provide deep insights into the complexities of global geopolitics, offering perspectives on diplomacy, conflicts, and the ever-changing geopolitical landscape.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is undoubtedly going to be a significant fixture in our futures and beyond. These speakers can offer insight into the most recent and cutting-edge developments in AI and how it will affect our lives as well as the future of work, technology and more.
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With the ever increasing importance of digital in all of our lives, cyber security is now critically important for us all. Identity theft and hacking are terms that most people are now aware of. These speakers are experts in digital security and risk. We represent the World’s number one "Ethical Hacker" Jamie Woodruff, who is able to lead live hacking sessions and advise you with unrivalled knowledge on how to manage threats to your cyber security.
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Through the current trends of digital disruption and increasingly unpredictable political and economical landscape, strong leadership is more important than ever to successfully overcome the challenges faced by all sectors day in day out. We can support your event with a huge range of speakers, with a range of topics and styles, whether you’re looking to be informed, inspired or entertained. Running any organisation or team, at any scale, is about more than sheer passion and determination. Through the topics our speakers can cover, any audience will walk away with a new perspective on what it means to lead.
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Bear Grylls
Host of Man vs. Wild, Running Wild with Bear Grylls, and YOU vs Wild; Adventurer; Author; Philanthropist
-
Tony Estanguet
Three-time Olympic champion and President of Paris 2024
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Susie Wolff
Managing Director of the F1 Academy category, Former F1 test driver, Business investor and Founder of Dare to Be Different. Former CEO & Managing Partner, ROKiT Venturi Racing.
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In a world shaped by geopolitical tensions, emerging threats and the accelerating flow of information, intelligence plays a critical role in understanding risks and informing decision-making. These speakers, including experts from intelligence services, security and geopolitics, share their experience of strategic analysis, information gathering and threat management. They provide audiences with practical insight into the evolving role of intelligence and its impact on organisations, governments and society.
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John Sawers
Former Chief of the British Secret Intelligence Service (also known as MI6) and Executive Chairman, Newbridge Advisory
-
Jürgen Stock
Interpol Secretary General (2014–2024); Vice President of the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) (2004–2014)
-
Eliza Manningham-Buller
Former Head of MI5 & Former Chair of the Wellcome Trust
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Sustainability is increasingly shaping business strategy, investment, innovation and long-term growth. These speakers explore the environmental, social and economic issues influencing organisations today, offering insight into responsible business, climate action, sustainable innovation and the practical steps organisations can take towards a more sustainable future.
-
Melati Wijsen
Founder of Youthtopia and Bye Bye Plastic Bags, Young Changemaker, Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Honouree, 3x TED Speaker and Author of Change Starts Now
-
Lewis Pugh
Endurance swimmer and UN Patron of the Oceans
-
Christiana Figueres
Co-host of the podcast “Outrage & Optimism” and Former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
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Ignite your event with our insightful Geopolitics keynote speakers! Delve into the intricate world of global affairs, where politics, geography, and power dynamics intersect. Explore the pressing issues shaping our world today, from international relations to geopolitical hotspots. Our speakers provide deep insights into the complexities of global geopolitics, offering perspectives on diplomacy, conflicts, and the ever-changing geopolitical landscape.
-
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is undoubtedly going to be a significant fixture in our futures and beyond. These speakers can offer insight into the most recent and cutting-edge developments in AI and how it will affect our lives as well as the future of work, technology and more.
-
With the ever increasing importance of digital in all of our lives, cyber security is now critically important for us all. Identity theft and hacking are terms that most people are now aware of. These speakers are experts in digital security and risk. We represent the World’s number one "Ethical Hacker" Jamie Woodruff, who is able to lead live hacking sessions and advise you with unrivalled knowledge on how to manage threats to your cyber security.
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Through the current trends of digital disruption and increasingly unpredictable political and economical landscape, strong leadership is more important than ever to successfully overcome the challenges faced by all sectors day in day out. We can support your event with a huge range of speakers, with a range of topics and styles, whether you’re looking to be informed, inspired or entertained. Running any organisation or team, at any scale, is about more than sheer passion and determination. Through the topics our speakers can cover, any audience will walk away with a new perspective on what it means to lead.
-
Bear Grylls
Host of Man vs. Wild, Running Wild with Bear Grylls, and YOU vs Wild; Adventurer; Author; Philanthropist
-
Tony Estanguet
Three-time Olympic champion and President of Paris 2024
-
Susie Wolff
Managing Director of the F1 Academy category, Former F1 test driver, Business investor and Founder of Dare to Be Different. Former CEO & Managing Partner, ROKiT Venturi Racing.
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In a world shaped by geopolitical tensions, emerging threats and the accelerating flow of information, intelligence plays a critical role in understanding risks and informing decision-making. These speakers, including experts from intelligence services, security and geopolitics, share their experience of strategic analysis, information gathering and threat management. They provide audiences with practical insight into the evolving role of intelligence and its impact on organisations, governments and society.
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John Sawers
Former Chief of the British Secret Intelligence Service (also known as MI6) and Executive Chairman, Newbridge Advisory
-
Jürgen Stock
Interpol Secretary General (2014–2024); Vice President of the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) (2004–2014)
-
Eliza Manningham-Buller
Former Head of MI5 & Former Chair of the Wellcome Trust
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Sustainability is increasingly shaping business strategy, investment, innovation and long-term growth. These speakers explore the environmental, social and economic issues influencing organisations today, offering insight into responsible business, climate action, sustainable innovation and the practical steps organisations can take towards a more sustainable future.
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Melati Wijsen
Founder of Youthtopia and Bye Bye Plastic Bags, Young Changemaker, Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Honouree, 3x TED Speaker and Author of Change Starts Now
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Lewis Pugh
Endurance swimmer and UN Patron of the Oceans
-
Christiana Figueres
Co-host of the podcast “Outrage & Optimism” and Former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
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FAQ
Booking keynote speakers
How London Speaker Bureau helps you shortlist, check fees and confirm availability quickly.
How quickly will I receive a speaker shortlist?
Within 24 hours, a consultant sends a tailored selection matched to your audience, theme and budget.
Is there a fee for speaker recommendations?
No. Recommendations and shortlists are free and without obligation.
What does LSB handle after I choose a speaker?
Contracts, logistics, travel and technical requirements — from initial enquiry to post-event follow-up.
Can you find speakers not listed on the website?
Yes. Not all speakers appear online; our network reaches far beyond the website.
Do you work with international events?
Yes. With 24 countries across our teams, we combine local expertise with global delivery.