Miriam Meckel is Editor-in-Chief of the German business weekly magazine, Wirtschaftswoche. She is also Professor for Corporate Communication and Director of the Institute for Media and Communication Management at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland. In 2001, Meckel became the State Secretary at the department of the Premier of... Read more
Miriam Meckel is Editor-in-Chief of the German business weekly magazine, Wirtschaftswoche.
She is also Professor for Corporate Communication and Director of the Institute for Media and Communication Management at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland.
In 2001, Meckel became the State Secretary at the department of the Premier of the German State of North Rhine-Westphalia and government spokeswoman, later on the State Secretary for Europe, International Affairs and Media. From 1999 to 2001 she was a professor for Communication Sciences at the University of Münster in Germany.
As a member of international jury of the Development Gateway Foundation of the World Bank, she was instrumental in designing the Development Gateway Award (Petersberg Prize), awarding a financial prize to organisations in an effort to recognise outstanding achievement in the use of information and communication technologies to improve the lives of people in developing countries.
Her publications span topics such as media, economics, communication and cyberpolitics – in 2010 she wrote about her experience with burn-out syndrome.
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You can book Miriam Meckel through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Miriam's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Miriam Meckel'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 Miriam tailored to your event.
Miriam Meckel speaks on Education, Society & Education. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Miriam to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Miriam Meckel for events worldwide, subject to Miriam'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 Miriam Meckel 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 Miriam can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Miriam Meckel 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 Miriam can offer.
Miriam Meckel delivers keynotes in German. 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.
Miriam Meckel's areas of expertise include Education, Society & Education. To get a clear sense of Miriam'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.
Miriam Meckel can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Education, Society & Education is relevant. Details of Miriam'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 Miriam Meckel 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 Miriam Meckel, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Miriam's current availability for your dates.