Michael Brooks is an expert on the science of innovation. He writes a weekly column for the New Statesman and is a consultant editor at New Scientist magazine. He is the author of At The Edge of Uncertainty, The Secret Anarchy of Science and the bestselling non-fiction title 13 Things... Read more
Michael Brooks is an expert on the science of innovation.
He writes a weekly column for the New Statesman and is a consultant editor at New Scientist magazine. He is the author of At The Edge of Uncertainty, The Secret Anarchy of Science and the bestselling non-fiction title 13 Things That Don’t Make Sense.
Brooks has wide-ranging experience in stimulating innovation and plays advisory roles in a variety of contexts, including at New Scientist magazine, the Waterloo Global Science Initiative in Ontario, Canada, and the Centre for Quantum Technologies in Singapore.
Dr Michael Brooks, who holds a PhD in quantum physics, is a science communicator specialising in quantum computing. As part of the team that helped the European Union to start funding quantum computing research more than three decades ago, Brooks has one of Europe’s most experienced insider views on the field’s progress and potential. He has written extensively on the subject for Nature, New Scientist, Protocol and others, and is a world-leader in explaining the complexities and implications of quantum computing for audiences of all levels.
He has lectured at New York University (to the Masters in Science Journalism students), the American Museum of Natural History, Cambridge University, the Institute of Education, Kansas State University and the Singapore Science Centre. He has given invited TEDx talks and carried out science journalism training for the British Council.
His writing has appeared in most UK national newspapers including The Times, Mail on Sunday and The Guardian. He has a hands-on approach to his craft: he was the first person to be taken down by a taser gun in the UK.
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Michael Brooks'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 Brooks 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 Michael to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Michael Brooks 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 Brooks 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 Brooks 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 Brooks 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.
Michael Brooks's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. 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 Brooks 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 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 Brooks 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 Brooks, 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.