Michael Bordt is a German philosopher the chair of the Institute of Philosophy and Leadership in Munich. He is a professor at the Munich School of Philosophy, specialized in the area of ancient philosophy, especially Plato and Aristotle. After finishing his A-levels and civilian service, Michael Bordt (born 1960 in... Read more
Michael Bordt is a German philosopher the chair of the Institute of Philosophy and Leadership in Munich. He is a professor at the Munich School of Philosophy, specialized in the area of ancient philosophy, especially Plato and Aristotle.
After finishing his A-levels and civilian service, Michael Bordt (born 1960 in Hamburg) studied Theology and Philosophy in Hamburg , Frankfurt and Munich. His thesis dealt with the topic of the definition of being in Plato’s Sophist. In 1997 he received his PhD in Philosophy from Oxford University for a commentary on Plato’s Lysis. In 1999 he founded the Aristotle circle in Munich and in 2001 he was given a research fellowship at Princeton University where he prepared for his habilitation, which he finished in 2004 at the University of Fribourg about Plato’s Theology.
Since 1997 Bordt has been working at the Munich School of Philosophy as a professor for ancient philosophy and philosophical Anthropology as well as aesthetics. From 2005 to 2011 he was the President of the Munich School of Philosophy and in 2011 he started the Institute for Philosophy and Leadership in Munich. During the 2013 summer term he is a Visiting Scholar at Columbia University, New York.
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Michael Bordt'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 Michael tailored to your event.
Michael Bordt speaks on Authors, Business & Management, Change, Communication, Economics. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Michael to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Michael Bordt for events worldwide, subject to Michael'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 Michael Bordt 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 Michael can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Michael Bordt 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 Michael can offer.
Michael Bordt delivers keynotes in English, German. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Michael Bordt's areas of expertise include Authors, Business & Management, Change, Communication, Economics. To get a clear sense of Michael'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.
Michael Bordt 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, Business & Management, Change, Communication, Economics is relevant. Details of Michael'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 Michael Bordt 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 Michael Bordt, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Michael's current availability for your dates.