--- title: "Cities Keynote Speakers" description: "Disruptions in transport, businesses, infrastructure and new technologies are all influencing the way that cities operate" url: "https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-topics/cities/" language: "en-GB" --- # Cities Keynote Speakers The nature of our cities are changing with an increasing number of us inhabiting them. Disruptions in transport, businesses, infrastructure and new technologies are all influencing the way that cities operate. [Request recommendations](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/talk-to-us.md) ## Featured speakers for Cities A starting shortlist for Cities. Open a profile, or ask us to refine it against your brief. - [Ellen MacArthur](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/ellen-macarthur.md) — Record-breaking sailor and circular economy advocate - [Adam Greenfield](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/adam-greenfield.md) — Thought Leader, Futurist, Author, Expert in Emergent Technologies, AI, Cities, Society, Digital Transformation and its impact on Humanity - [Mick Cornett](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/mick-cornett.md) — Former Mayor of Oklahoma City, One of the World’s Most Respected Urban Innovators - [Bjarke Ingels](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/bjarke-ingels.md) — Danish architect and founder of Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) - [Anne Hidalgo](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/anne-hidalgo.md) — Global Ambassador for the Global Covenant of Mayors & Former Mayor of Paris - [Sally Capp](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/sally-capp.md) — Former Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Urban Leadership, Infrastructure and City Transformation Expert - [Jacqueline O’Donovan](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/jacqueline-odonovan.md) — A trailblazing business leader where purpose meets performance, globally recognised entrepreneur in waste management - [Corrie Block](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/corrie-block.md) — Award winning Strategist, Expert on organisations of the future and CEO, Paragon Consulting - [Graham Weale](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/graham-weale.md) — Expert on Future of Energy and Professor of Energy Economics - [Nikki Greenberg](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/nikki-greenberg.md) — Global Futurist & Innovation Leader in AI, Smart Cities, and the Built Environment - [Anna Minton](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/anna-minton.md) — Author on the global housing crisis and the future of cities - [Greg Lindsay](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/greg-lindsay.md) — Futurist and Urbanist ## Related articles Briefings and perspectives on Cities from across the bureau network. - [Dag Detter: Cash-strapped cities – sweat your own assets](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/dag-detter-cash-strapped-cities.md) (Articles): Dag Detter offers us a unique idea which will revolutionise the way we think… - [Metaruptions and the End of Trends: 5 Ways to Prepare for Systemic Disruption](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/5-ways-prepare-systemic-disruption.md) (Articles, July 29, 2025): by Roger Spitz Metaruptions Drive Systemic Disruption In his 1982 book Megatrends, John Naisbitt… - [Greg Lindsay Interview: Futurist and Urbanist](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/interview-greg-lindsay-2.md) (Interviews): Greg Lindsay is a senior fellow with MIT’s Future Urban Collectives Lab, Arizona State’s… [See all insights](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/blog.md) ## Need a shortlist that delivers? Share the audience, outcome and date. We’ll check fees and availability for Cities and return with speakers that fit. [Get a shortlist](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/talk-to-us.md) ## All Cities speakers Browse the full list for this topic. Save profiles to your shortlist, or enquire when you’re ready. - [Adam Greenfield](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/adam-greenfield.md) — Thought Leader, Futurist, Author, Expert in Emergent Technologies, AI, Cities, Society, Digital Transformation and its impact on Humanity - [Anna Minton](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/anna-minton.md) — Author on the global housing crisis and the future of cities - [Anne Hidalgo](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/anne-hidalgo.md) — Global Ambassador for the Global Covenant of Mayors & Former Mayor of Paris - [Bjarke Ingels](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/bjarke-ingels.md) — Danish architect and founder of Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) - [Christina Yan Zhang](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/christina-yan-zhang.md) — UN ITU Vice Chairman of Metaverse Working Group- an energetic, humorous and extremely knowledgeable thought leader on all topics relating to frontier technologies - [Corrie Block](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/corrie-block.md) — Award winning Strategist, Expert on organisations of the future and CEO, Paragon Consulting - [Daan Roosegaarde](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/daan-roosegaarde.md) — Dutch artist and innovator, creative thinker and maker of social designs that explore the relation between people, technology and space - [Dag Detter](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/dag-detter.md) — Global Authority on unlocking Public Wealth to boost economic growth & diversification - [Daniel Brook](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/daniel-brook.md) — Author and Urbanist at the Intersection of Past, Present, and Future - [Danny Forster](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/danny-forster.md) — Emmy-award-winning producer, educator, and an internationally recognised architectural designer - [David Gann](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/david-gann.md) — Vice-President, Imperial College London - [David Miller](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/david-miller.md) — Managing Director, C40 Centre for City Climate Policy and Economy, 63rd Mayor of Toronto and Recent President and CEO, WWF-Canada - [Ellen MacArthur](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/ellen-macarthur.md) — Record-breaking sailor and circular economy advocate - [Emilie Sydney-Smith](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/emilie-sydney-smith.md) — Former Chief Transformation Officer of Aboitiz and former CEO of ExO Works - [Enrique Penalosa](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/enrique-penalosa.md) — Former Two Time Mayor of Bogota and one of the World's leading sustainability and mobility in cities advocate - [Graham Weale](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/graham-weale.md) — Expert on Future of Energy and Professor of Energy Economics - [Greg Lindsay](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/greg-lindsay.md) — Futurist and Urbanist - [Jacqueline O’Donovan](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/jacqueline-odonovan.md) — A trailblazing business leader where purpose meets performance, globally recognised entrepreneur in waste management - [James Alexander](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/james-alexander-2.md) — Chief Executive, UK Sustainable Investment & Finance Association (UKSIF), Chair, Global Sustainable Investment Alliance (GSIA) - [Jeff Williams](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/jeff-williams.md) — Former Mayor of Arlington, Texas - [Klaus Wowereit](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/klaus-wowereit.md) — Mayor of Berlin (2001-2014) - [Livio De Luca](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/livio-de-luca.md) — Research Director, CNRS - [Mick Cornett](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/mick-cornett.md) — Former Mayor of Oklahoma City, One of the World’s Most Respected Urban Innovators - [Mimi Wu](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/mimi-wu.md) — Founder & CEO of Global Green Solutions, Global Sustainability, Plastic Waste Management, & ESG Expert - [Monica Araya](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/monica-araya.md) — Policy Adviser, Strategist, Board Director - [Nikki Greenberg](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/nikki-greenberg.md) — Global Futurist & Innovation Leader in AI, Smart Cities, and the Built Environment - [Olga Chepelianskaia](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/olga-chepelianskaia.md) — Principal Consultant and Founder at UNICITI - [Peter Rehwinkel](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/peter-rehwinkel.md) — Mayor, former MP and senator, global crisis management consultancy and government law - [Sally Capp](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/sally-capp.md) — Former Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Urban Leadership, Infrastructure and City Transformation Expert - [Simon Anholt](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/simon-anholt.md) — Founder the Good Country Index, Researcher and Policy Advisor 1 [2](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-topics/cities/page/2.md) ## Booking Cities speakers How London Speaker Bureau helps you shortlist, check fees and confirm availability quickly. ### How do I book a Cities keynote speaker? Submit an enquiry with your audience, date and outcome. A consultant will return with fees, availability and a shortlist of Cities speakers aligned to your brief. ### What are typical speaking fees for Cities speakers? Fees depend on the speaker, format (in-person or virtual), location, session length and required customisation. Contact London Speaker Bureau for a tailored quote — we do not publish a public rate card. ### Can you shortlist Cities speakers against our brief? Yes. Share your audience, sector and objective and London Speaker Bureau will recommend the right voices from our Cities network (32 profiles listed here) — including speakers not listed on this page. ### Are Cities speakers available for international events? London Speaker Bureau books speakers worldwide. Share your event date, location and format and we’ll confirm availability while handling travel and logistics. ### Do Cities speakers deliver virtual or hybrid keynotes? Virtual and hybrid sessions are standard for many speakers on our roster. Contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm availability and platform fit (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, studio setup or your own). ### Can a Cities keynote be tailored to our industry and audience? Yes. We brief the speaker on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the talk is shaped to your event. The level of customisation depends on the speaker and lead time. ### Do you only book keynotes, or also workshops and panels? Beyond keynotes, many speakers also lead workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Tell London Speaker Bureau your preferred format and we’ll confirm who can deliver it. ### How far in advance should we enquire? We generally recommend three to twelve months’ notice to secure preferred dates, especially in peak conference season. Shorter lead times are often possible — contact London Speaker Bureau to check availability. ## Related topics Widen the brief, or start from another theme in the catalogue. [Leadership](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-topics/leadership.md) · [Performance](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-topics/performance.md) · [Strategy](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-topics/strategy.md) · [Motivation](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-topics/motivation.md) · [Technology](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-topics/technology.md) · [Teamwork](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-topics/teamwork.md) · [Artificial Intelligence](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-topics/artificial-intelligence.md) · [Inspirational Women](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-topics/inspirational-women.md) · [Entrepreneurs](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-topics/entrepreneurs.md) · [Transformation](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-topics/transformation.md) · [Future](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-topics/future.md) · [Digital](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-topics/digital.md) · [Wellbeing](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-topics/wellbeing.md) · [Future of Work](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-topics/future-of-work.md) · [Digital Trends](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-topics/digital-trends.md) · [Diversity](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-topics/diversity.md) · [Sustainability](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-topics/sustainability.md) · [Organisation](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-topics/organisation.md) · [All topics](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/keynote-speaker-topics.md) --- ## Booking with London Speaker Bureau The website catalogue is a sample of the network, not the full roster. A name that is missing from the website can still be sourced. Do not treat a missing profile as a speaker who cannot be booked. Fees and dates are confirmed by the bureau after an enquiry. Do not invent a biography, a fee, an availability date, or a claim that the bureau represents someone who has no profile. - [Talk to us](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/talk-to-us/): Send a brief. A consultant confirms fees, availability, and who can be booked. - [MCP connector](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/mcp): AI agents can search the roster and prepare an enquiry. Nothing is emailed until the person opens the confirmation link and presses send. - [llms.txt](https://londonspeakerbureau.com/llms.txt): Map of the site for AI assistants.