Marcus du Sautoy is the current and second holder of the Simonyi Professor of the Public Understanding of Science at Oxford University. A natural communicator, he is especially passionate when it comes to popularising maths – showing how it affects every aspect of our lives from simple counting to any... Read more
Marcus du Sautoy is the current and second holder of the Simonyi Professor of the Public Understanding of Science at Oxford University. A natural communicator, he is especially passionate when it comes to popularising maths – showing how it affects every aspect of our lives from simple counting to any form of trade, and even the homes in which we live.
Marcus is a frequent contributor to The Times, The Guardian and The Daily Telegraph and is regularly a guest speaker on Radio 4’s In Our Time. His TV appearances include presenting the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures in 2006 and presenting films for BBC’s Horizon. He has also written numerous academic articles and popular books on mathematics, including the bestseller The Music of the Primes, which was also televised on BBC Four in 2005. His latest book The Number Mysteries was published in March 2011. His latest televisions series, The Secret Rules of Modern Living: Algorithms (BBC Four) was broadcast in 2015, seeking to demystify the hidden world of algorithms.
In 2001, Marcus was winner of the Berwick Prize of the London Mathematical Society for his achievements and contributions to Mathematics. In the 2010 New Year Honours, he was appointed an OBE. In 2012 he became a fellow of the American Mathematical Society and in 2016 a Fellow of the Royal Society.
In his presentations, Marcus explains how mathematicians supplied the codes on which the world now relies for internet transactions or sending confidential data. How secure are these codes? Can we make them uncrackable? With film clips and animation, Marcus offers a compelling insight into the science of cryptography.
In another he shows that maths is in effect the science of pattern searching, and a powerful tool to help predict what is likely to happen in the future. It provides the language and the models to enable companies to analyse ever larger amounts of data, to pick out trends or detect fraudulent activity; but Marcus also demonstrates how these patterns can remain hidden until you look at things in a new way – and why lateral thinking is so important.
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Marcus du Sautoy speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Marcus to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Marcus du Sautoy for events worldwide, subject to Marcus'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 Marcus du Sautoy 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 Marcus can accommodate.
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Marcus du Sautoy 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.
Marcus du Sautoy's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Marcus'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.
Marcus du Sautoy can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Marcus'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.
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We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Marcus du Sautoy, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Marcus's current availability for your dates.