Dr Shelley James is a lighting design consultant specialist in integrated strategies that balance the needs of people and planet. She is a sought-after keynote speaker and workshop leader for her engaging, evidence-backed approach to lighting. Her passion was sparked by a traumatic head injury, leading to pioneering research into... Read more
Dr Shelley James is a lighting design consultant specialist in integrated strategies that balance the needs of people and planet.
She is a sought-after keynote speaker and workshop leader for her engaging, evidence-backed approach to lighting.
Her passion was sparked by a traumatic head injury, leading to pioneering research into the effects of light on visual perception and ongoing collaboration with the Bristol Eye Hospital and Moorfields in London.
Clients include global lighting and technology brands and regulators, healthcare and education trusts, architects and designers, academic institutions and museums. Dr James is also a Visiting Lecturer at UCL Bartlett and the Royal College of Art. Dr James is also a trained glass artist, electrician and year-round open-water swimmer.
A recent social media campaign to raise awareness of the impact of light on teens was translated into three languages and reached over 2.5 million young people around the world. Her TEDx talk was the top three most-watched in the world following launch. It was recently featured in a recent LA Business Times article about the top 30 TEDx talks to make an impact this century.
Dr James is frequently invited to feature on podcasts to share her expertise on the potential for innovative lighting solutions to integrate physical and mental health and environmental goals and and featured in the award-winning BBC Four documentary Innovations that Changed the World. She has written two popular guides to lighting, the most recent edition has been translated into Korea, leading to an invitation to present to the prestigious KIIEE Annual Spring Conference in Seoul in May 2025.
Her unique combination of skills and insights and engaging presentation style has made Dr James a sought-after speaker for conferences and workshops around the world.
Understand the critical role of lighting in creating supportive, sustainable environments for learning, especially for neurodiverse populations. This keynote offers insights into the neuroscience of visual perception, circadian entrainment and behaviour in humans and animals, providing an evidence-led framework for facilities managers and educators.
This interactive session explores the circadian cycle and links to sleep, mood, memory and stress and the critical role of genetics and chronotpye on natural patterns of sleep and wake, delivering practical, personal strategies to improve physical and mental health.
Explore how we can meet human needs without compromising the health of our planet by harnessing smart technologies and machine learning. This keynote offers actionable and affordable strategies to foster resilience and sustainability harnessing the latest innovations and insights from the space station to the workstation.
You can book Shelley James through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Shelley's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Shelley James'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 Shelley tailored to your event.
Shelley James speaks on Diversity, Performance, Wellbeing. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Shelley to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Shelley James for events worldwide, subject to Shelley'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 Shelley James 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 Shelley can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Shelley James 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 Shelley can offer.
Shelley James 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.
Shelley James's areas of expertise include Diversity, Performance, Wellbeing. To get a clear sense of Shelley'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.
Shelley James can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Diversity, Performance, Wellbeing is relevant. Details of Shelley'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 Shelley James 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 Shelley James, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Shelley's current availability for your dates.