An intelligence officer for the UK’s Security Service, MI5, before resigning to help blow the whistle on the crimes and incompetence of the British spies in the 1990s. Annie Machon is now a media commentator, author, political campaigner, and international public speaker on a wide variety of geopolitical issues, including... Read more
An intelligence officer for the UK’s Security Service, MI5, before resigning to help blow the whistle on the crimes and incompetence of the British spies in the 1990s.
Annie Machon is now a media commentator, author, political campaigner, and international public speaker on a wide variety of geopolitical issues, including the wars on terrorism, whistle blowers, drugs, and the internet.
In 2020 she was awarded the SA Award for Integrity in Intelligence by the Sam Adams Associates, a global group of intelligence, diplomatic and military whistle blowers.
She served four years as the European Director of Law Enforcement Action Partnership, is a director of https://worldethicaldata.org/, an organiser of the World Ethical Data Forum, and is an advisory board member of the Courage Foundation.
Annie Machon has also featured in numerous films and TV documentaries including The Culture High, Digital Dissidents, The Mole: Undercover in North Korea, Disparaitre, The Secrets of the Spies, Espionnes, and Stasi, with more coming out soon.
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You can book Annie Machon through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Annie's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Annie Machon's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Annie tailored to your event.
Annie Machon speaks on Authors, Future & Technology, Government & Politics, Security, Strategy. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Annie to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Annie Machon for events worldwide, subject to Annie's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Annie Machon is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Annie can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Annie Machon on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Annie can offer.
Annie Machon delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Annie Machon's areas of expertise include Authors, Future & Technology, Government & Politics, Security, Strategy. To get a clear sense of Annie's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Annie Machon can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Authors, Future & Technology, Government & Politics, Security, Strategy is relevant. Details of Annie's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Annie Machon is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Annie Machon, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Annie's current availability for your dates.