A leading economics commentator, Ed Conway is Economics and Data Editor at Sky News, a columnist for The Times and Sunday Times, and the bestselling author of Material World. He combines global reporting experience with clear, data‑driven analysis of complex economic and geopolitical trends.... Read more
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Ed Conway is a writer, broadcaster and one of the United Kingdom’s leading commentators on economics and global affairs. He is the Economics and Data Editor of Sky News and a regular columnist for The Times and The Sunday Times, where he is known for explaining complex economic issues with clarity and insight.
Ed Conway is the author of the bestselling and critically acclaimed book Material World (2024), shortlisted for the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year Award and widely recognised as one of the year’s most important books on the global economy. In it, he explores six essential materials—sand, salt, iron, copper, oil and lithium—that underpin modern life and shape our geopolitical future.
To research Material World, Ed Conway travelled across the globe, from the sweltering depths of Europe’s deepest mines to cutting-edge semiconductor plants in Taiwan and the eerie green pools where lithium is produced. His reporting reveals the hidden systems, supply chains and trade networks that make the modern economy possible, and the pressures they face from climate change, energy transitions and international rivalry.
Ed Conway has written two other acclaimed and bestselling books. The Summit: The Biggest Battle of the Second World War – Fought Behind Closed Doors offers a vivid account of the Bretton Woods conference and the birth of the post-war economic order. 50 Economics Ideas You Really Need to Know introduces key concepts in economics to a general audience, demystifying the subject without sacrificing depth.
Alongside his media work, Ed Conway is a governor of the National Institute for Economic and Social Research and has lectured on the international monetary system at institutions including the London School of Economics and the US Treasury. His combination of academic engagement, frontline reporting and clear communication has made him a trusted voice for policymakers, businesses and the wider public.
As a keynote speaker, Ed Conway draws on years of data-driven journalism and on-the-ground investigation to illuminate inflation, growth, financial risk, geopolitics and the forces reshaping global supply chains. His talks blend compelling storytelling with rigorous analysis, helping audiences make sense of the material foundations of the modern world and the economic shifts that will define the decades ahead.
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Ed Conway speaks on Big Data, Economics, Economics & Finance, Future & Technology, Geopolitics. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Ed to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Ed Conway for events worldwide, subject to Ed'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 Ed Conway 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 Ed can accommodate.
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Ed Conway 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.
Ed Conway's areas of expertise include Big Data, Economics, Economics & Finance, Future & Technology, Geopolitics. To get a clear sense of Ed'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.
Ed Conway can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Big Data, Economics, Economics & Finance, Future & Technology, Geopolitics is relevant. Details of Ed'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 Ed Conway 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 Ed Conway, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Ed's current availability for your dates.