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Keynote SpeakerRt Hon Chloe Smith

President of the CIPD, past UK Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and UK Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology

Rt Hon Chloe Smith is a senior leader with expertise in technological change, workforce transformation and skills, global economics, regulation, risk and governance.  She uses her experience, insight and network to help organisations to navigate these challenges.  Chloe is passionate about people and technology. She speaks from her experience in... Read more

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Popular Talks by Rt Hon Chloe Smith

  • Governing AI, from pioneer of UK’s Global Safety Summit and AI Safety Institute
  • AI adoption and workforce transformation, from unique experience leading a G7 nation’s technology and labour market ministries
  • Health and productivity in the British economy and key global labour market trends
  • The business and commercial case for accessibility and inclusion
  • Breaking ground legislating the British Sign Language Act
  • Making history with maternity leave in the Cabinet
  • My journey with breast cancer
  • Leading and getting things done in complex, uncertain times - common themes that matter in both politics and business

Biography

Rt Hon Chloe Smith is a senior leader with expertise in technological change, workforce transformation and skills, global economics, regulation, risk and governance.  She uses her experience, insight and network to help organisations to navigate these challenges.  Chloe is passionate about people and technology.

She speaks from her experience in leadership at the highest levels, spanning both executive and non-executive roles, in the private, public and charity sectors.

She is President of the CIPD (Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development), chair of a technology start-up and strategic adviser to a major international professional services firm.

Chloe was a senior legislator with over a decade of complex ministerial experience including running both the newest and the biggest departments in the UK government with a budget of hundreds of billions.  She worked at the heart of Westminster for fifteen years, winning election five times.

Her domain expertise is rare and relevant to today’s challenges, having been thought the first in the G7 and beyond to head a nation’s AI and labour market ministries.

As a Cabinet minister, she built and led the new government department for Science, Innovation and Technology.  She now focuses on AI adoption and regulation.  She was jointly named the most influential person in technology in the UK in 2023.

Chloe provides insight into the global economy, labour market, pensions, health and productivity and the future of work from her service as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work. 

She is passionate about disability, diversity and talent in business – with a unique and practical viewpoint as a custodian of the Equality Act and from her track record of helping people into jobs. 

Chloe is an experienced speaker and panellist in print and broadcast media and in corporate, academic and think tank settings as well as an Honorary Fellow with the University of East Anglia.

In the top list of 2022 Women in Westminster, the year she overcame breast cancer, Chloe is an advocate for women in leadership.  She speaks publicly to encourage others to check for signs of cancer and seek support.  She was one of the first in her party to take maternity leave from Parliament, and has played an historic role in providing the first ever maternity cover for a department at the Cabinet table.

Chloe also shares her expertise as Minister for the Constitution and Devolution, from the coalition government to coronavirus via Brexit.  She’s an energetic speaker who explains the challenges of public service in a demanding, dynamic era. 

Chloe’s an experienced international speaker, drawing on global work in America, Europe, Africa and Asia including most recently China.

First the youngest MP in the Commons at 27, then one of the youngest ministers since Pitt at 28, Chloe joined the Cabinet at 40 before stepping down from Parliament in 2024.

She’s known as a compassionate, thoughtful, effective and determined leader who listens, and forges consensus – like when she broke ground by recognising British Sign Language in law.  Her style is described as inclusive, inquisitive, inspirational and decisive.

Chloe is proud to be a trustee of charities whose values and work reflect major parts of her life, hearing loss charity RNID and cancer charity Big C.  A mother of two, she loves cycling, badminton, canoeing and reading for pleasure.

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What clients say about Rt Hon Chloe Smith

“Highlight of my working week was your keynote, Chloe! Really insightful & provoking on so many levels” Senior executive
“Chloe brought a mind-broadening range of insight” Founder, investor
“Chloe is able to carefully explain complex thinking in Whitehall to senior leaders of UK industry. She gives time and dedication to providing insight to C-suite audiences” Senior partner
“Chloe was excellent… insightful and really helpful” Senior leader, a UK chartered institute
“Thank you so much for chairing our day. Your interest in the issues came across from the stage and your wide-ranging expertise into the issues being discussed added enormous value. So pleased you were able to stay and talk to some of the audience as well afterwards” CEO
“I was inspired by the way you chaired the event. Your energy is so positive and authentic!” Audience member

How to book Rt Hon Chloe Smith as a keynote speaker

How do I book Rt Hon Chloe Smith for a keynote speech?

You can book Rt Hon Chloe Smith through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Rt Hon Chloe's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.

What are Rt Hon Chloe Smith's speaking fees?

Rt Hon Chloe Smith'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 Rt Hon Chloe tailored to your event.

What topics does Rt Hon Chloe Smith speak about?

Rt Hon Chloe Smith speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Digital, Future & Technology, Government & Politics. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Rt Hon Chloe to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Rt Hon Chloe Smith available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book Rt Hon Chloe Smith for events worldwide, subject to Rt Hon Chloe's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.

Does Rt Hon Chloe Smith deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Rt Hon Chloe Smith is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by Rt Hon Chloe Smith?

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 Rt Hon Chloe can accommodate.

Can Rt Hon Chloe Smith tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Rt Hon Chloe Smith 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 Rt Hon Chloe can offer.

What languages does Rt Hon Chloe Smith present in?

Rt Hon Chloe Smith 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.

What makes Rt Hon Chloe Smith a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Rt Hon Chloe Smith's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Digital, Future & Technology, Government & Politics. To get a clear sense of Rt Hon Chloe'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.

What kind of events can Rt Hon Chloe Smith speak at?

Rt Hon Chloe Smith can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Digital, Future & Technology, Government & Politics is relevant. Details of Rt Hon Chloe'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.

Does Rt Hon Chloe Smith offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

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 Rt Hon Chloe Smith is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Rt Hon Chloe Smith?

We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Rt Hon Chloe Smith, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Rt Hon Chloe's current availability for your dates.