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Keynote SpeakerEliza Filby

Sunday Times Bestselling Author and Speaker on Generations, Work, Wealth & Family

Dr. Eliza Filby is an award-winning speaker, bestselling author, and one of the world’s leading experts on generational change. Eliza’s breaks down the trends shaping how we live, work, and consume, delivering sharp insights, no-nonsense truths, and fresh takes on our generation, our parents, and what’s next for our kids.... Read more

Biography

Dr. Eliza Filby is an award-winning speaker, bestselling author, and one of the world’s leading experts on generational change.

Eliza’s breaks down the trends shaping how we live, work, and consume, delivering sharp insights, no-nonsense truths, and fresh takes on our generation, our parents, and what’s next for our kids. She has worked with global powerhouses including Google, PwC, Adidas, McDonald’s, Warner Bros., as well as The Royal Household and the UK’s Ministry of Defence.

Her weekly newsletter #MajorRelate has thousands of subscribers, she also has a monthly column in City AM, and expansive presence on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube make her a go-to voice for audiences looking to cut through the noise and stay ahead.

Her latest book, Inheritocracy: It’s Time to Talk About the Bank of Mum and Dad, became a Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller in 2024, sparking global conversations about the future of wealth, family, and opportunity.

Eliza received her PhD from the University of Warwick and subsequently taught at King’s College, London and the University of Renmin in China. Her writing has been published in The Times, The Guardian and the Financial Times.

“Eliza’s was a simply exceptional contribution to our recent conference. Insightful, inspiring, surprising, and occasionally (appropriately!) provocative – her analysis of Generational change, and what it means for a function like ours thinking about engaging our audiences, was just brilliant. My people were blown away, and are still talking about elements of what they learnt, and its application in their work, weeks after. I can pay no greater compliment than that to the quality of what she delivered for us.” Chief Brand & Corporate Affairs Officer, Aviva Plc
“Eliza did a fantastic session at our relationship manager offsite – talking about the different views, attitudes and opinions of multiple generations. Eliza is an expert and highly engaging speaker and her subject matter is vital for all businesses to grapple with if we’re to adapt to ever more complex times.” CEO, Julius Baer International Ltd
“It was a pleasure having Eliza as a guest speaker at our LinkedIn flagship event, Forward – and back for a second event due to how well her insights resonated with our senior talent audience. Eliza brings a wealth of insight in her talks and deep understanding of how different industries and functions work, as well as the challenges they face. She also has a great ability to engage with the audience, keep them energised and inspire them to think differently.” LinkedIn
“Eliza was a breath of fresh air and received the highest feedback scores across all our events. She was extremely engaging and delivered a high energy keynote which got everyone thinking differently about Millennials.” Joint Managing Director at Owen James Events
“ Eliza has engaged our key leaders at all levels and in all sizes of groups; from one or two to six or seven hundred. She naturally takes people with her, makes them think again and come away talking and acting. At our AGM she was able to hold the attention of 700 people in the last session of the day. At a time when other presenters would have lost their audience figuratively and physically, Eliza engaged, entertained and educated. Our franchisees, managers and suppliers left as enlightened about their own families as they were about the opportunities and imperatives for our business” CEO McDonalds UK
“Eliza presented to our London partners on navigating a multi-generational workforce.  The talk was incredibly engaging with content clear, concise and informative.  The feedback from the partners was uniformly positive with a number remarking that it was the best presentation that they had attended in years!  I can’t recommend Eliza highly enough” London Managing Partner, Simpson Thacher

Popular Talks by Eliza Filby

  • How to Widen Access and Address Social Mobility

    Many companies have expanded their DEI focus, but class remains overlooked — despite being a defining factor for many younger employees.
    This keynote shares new data on workplace social mobility, with insights from sectors like law, finance, and media. It examines how class intersects with race, gender, religion, and...

  • From Hire to Retire: What Needs to Change

    Work is shifting fast. AI is reshaping recruitment, hybrid models have changed culture, careers aren’t linear — and eldercare is becoming a major workplace pressure.
    This keynote is for Boards, HR, and senior leadership. It offers a strategic lens on how to respond, with insight from leading companies across...

  • Harness the Power of a Multigenerational Workforce

    Too often, generational conversations at work fall into blame or oversimplification. This keynote reframes tension as a resource, not a problem.
    Eliza uses data to explore how changing attitudes — from learning to leadership — are reshaping collaboration.
    In today’s hybrid, AI-enabled workplace, she shows how to bridge...

  • Beyond Inheritance: How to Guide Families Through the Wealth Shift

    Families are more financially connected — and more complex — than ever, with wealth, expectations, and anxiety staying in the family. Based on Inheritocracy, this keynote explores how advisors can stay relevant by understanding the emotional dynamics behind the wealth transfer.
    It offers practical ways to build trust, support...

  • Advising the Next Generation: How to Future-Proof Your Client Relationships

    As wealth shifts hands, the next generation brings new expectations around money, advice, and legacy.
    This keynote explores how to build trust and continuity — not just with future clients, but within your own firm.
    Eliza shares what it takes to stay relevant across generations — as an...

  • How to Navigate the Great Gender Wealth Transfer: Women, Wealth and the Future of Financial Advice

    Women are often the first to inherit — yet their role in the Great Wealth Transfer is still underestimated.This keynote explores how women across generations are reshaping wealth, legacy, and decision-making.
    With data and real-world insight, Eliza shows how to build loyalty and relevance with this pivotal demographic.