Dr. Plamen Russev is a distinguished serial entrepreneur, visionary investor, futurist, and dedicated philanthropist with a remarkable career spanning over 30 years in technology and investments. His expertise extends across both direct investments and as a Limited Partner (LP) in impactful ventures. Internationally recognized as a pioneer in innovation, incentive... Read more
Dr. Plamen Russev is a distinguished serial entrepreneur, visionary investor, futurist, and dedicated philanthropist with a remarkable career spanning over 30 years in technology and investments. His expertise extends across both direct investments and as a Limited Partner (LP) in impactful ventures.
Internationally recognized as a pioneer in innovation, incentive competitions, and entrepreneurship, Dr. Russev holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Healthcare Management. His doctoral thesis focused on AI and Digital Solutions for Managing Health and Social Challenges, reflecting his commitment to leveraging technology for societal benefit.
As the Executive Chairman of the Webit Foundation, Dr. Russev is best known for spearheading the Founders Games, a prestigious $6 million award for impact innovation held annually at Grand Finals in Davos and the UN’s COP. His groundbreaking work and achievements have been prominently featured in renowned media outlets worldwide, including The Economist, Monocle, Bloomberg, CNBCe, Forbes, Venture Beat, Arabian Business, Al Jazeera, and CNN.
Dr. Russev is also the Founder & Executive Board Member of the publicly listed investment company Webit Investment Network (BSE: WIN). Under his leadership, Webit Investment Network has transformed hundreds of retail investors into impact investors, pioneering new financial tools aimed at fostering a desirable, sustainable, and resilient future.
A thought leader in regional development strategies, Dr. Russev conceived a groundbreaking concept for the intelligent specialization of Central and Eastern European countries, which was published by the World Economic Forum. His advocacy extends to creating inclusive societies and empowering women, exemplified by his globally supported initiative “No Woman – No Panel,” adopted by the European Commission.
Recognized as a Goodwill Ambassador for Digital Affairs of Bulgaria by the European Union, Dr. Russev is among the few individuals globally to hold such a prestigious title. He has cultivated a thriving Webit community of over 1 million innovators, policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs dedicated to driving positive global impact. Annually, Dr. Russev hosts the highly acclaimed Webit forums, which convene influential leaders worldwide.
Dr. Russev’s contributions have earned him numerous awards and accolades from governments, universities, and NGOs. Among these honors are two Doctor Honoris Causa titles from universities in Europe and South America, recognition as one of the top 100 innovators of New Europe by the Financial Times and Google, and awards from the Government of New Zealand, among others.
A founding member of the European Commission’s Blockchain Observatory and Forum, Dr. Russev contributes as an Evaluator and Faculty Member at Harvard University’s Medical School. He serves on several corporate, university, and NGO boards, including his Alma Mater’s Board of Trustees.
Committed to fostering a sustainable and resilient future, Dr. Russev champions the Founders Games startup program and competition. This initiative identifies, evaluates, funds, and supports early-growth impact entrepreneurs who drive social and environmental change while achieving business success. Notably, investments in companies advancing to the Founders Games finals over the past seven years have yielded a remarkable 6x financial return.
You can book Plamen Russev through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Plamen 's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Plamen Russev'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 Plamen tailored to your event.
Plamen Russev speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Future, Future & Technology, Future of Work, Leadership & Motivation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Plamen to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Plamen Russev for events worldwide, subject to Plamen '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 Plamen Russev 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 Plamen can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Plamen Russev 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 Plamen can offer.
Plamen Russev delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Plamen Russev's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Future, Future & Technology, Future of Work, Leadership & Motivation. To get a clear sense of Plamen '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.
Plamen Russev can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Future, Future & Technology, Future of Work, Leadership & Motivation is relevant. Details of Plamen '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 Plamen Russev 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 Plamen Russev, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Plamen 's current availability for your dates.