As an explorer Pen Hadow has been a pioneering figure in the North Pole region since 1989 through his expedition guide service, record-breaking feats, international research programmes, and now his conservation mission to protect the region’s biodiversity through an international agreement. His iconic solo trek from Canada to the North... Read more
As an explorer Pen Hadow has been a pioneering figure in the North Pole region since 1989 through his expedition guide service, record-breaking feats, international research programmes, and now his conservation mission to protect the region’s biodiversity through an international agreement.
His iconic solo trek from Canada to the North Pole has never been repeated, and his US$10 million programme of non-governmental scientific research on the Arctic Ocean (Catlin Arctic Surveys 2008-12) is without equal.
He has spent over 10,000 hours on the Arctic Ocean, and decades of work behind-the-scenes preparing for those hours on the sea ice. He has become one of Britain’s quintessential explorers, now committed to protecting our planet’s biodiversity and its life-supporting services for future generations through the ocean conservation charity, 90 North Foundation.
Pen Hadow believes exploration and conservation of the natural world has been never more urgent or important, given the continued existence of humankind is becoming ever more dependent on improving the understanding and management of our impacts on, and relationship with, the natural world’s resources, processes and systems.
90 North Foundation is exclusively dedicated to protecting the biodiversity of the world’s northernmost ocean waters, as its sea-ice habitat disappears and increasing vessel activity introduces additional stressors and risks.
The Foundation undertakes research projects, public education programmes and conservation advocacy with the objective of catalysing the policy-making community to secure, through an international legal instrument, the promotion of biodiversity conservation, scientific endeavour, and peaceful international co-operation which results in a North Pole Marine Reserve for the high seas of the Central Arctic Ocean.
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Pen Hadow'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 Pen tailored to your event.
Pen Hadow speaks on Climate, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation, Performance. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Pen to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Pen Hadow for events worldwide, subject to Pen'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 Pen Hadow 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 Pen can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Pen Hadow 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 Pen can offer.
Pen Hadow 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.
Pen Hadow's areas of expertise include Climate, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation, Performance. To get a clear sense of Pen'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.
Pen Hadow can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Climate, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation, Performance is relevant. Details of Pen'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 Pen Hadow 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 Pen Hadow, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Pen's current availability for your dates.