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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.
Featured speakers
Featured speakers for Cities
A starting shortlist for Cities. Open a profile, or ask us to refine it against your brief.
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Ellen MacArthur Record-breaking sailor and circular economy advocate -
Adam Greenfield Thought Leader, Futurist, Author, Expert in Emergent Technologies, AI, Cities, Society, Digital Transformation and its impact on Humanity -
Mick Cornett Former Mayor of Oklahoma City, One of the World’s Most Respected Urban Innovators -
Sally Capp Former Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Urban Leadership, Infrastructure and City Transformation Expert -
Jacqueline O’Donovan A trailblazing business leader where purpose meets performance, globally recognised entrepreneur in waste management -
Corrie Block Award winning Strategist, Expert on organisations of the future and CEO, Paragon Consulting -
Graham Weale Expert on Future of Energy and Professor of Energy Economics -
Nikki Greenberg Global Futurist & Innovation Leader in AI, Smart Cities, and the Built Environment -
Anna Minton Author on the global housing crisis and the future of cities -
Greg Lindsay Futurist and Urbanist -
Thomas Panton Former Greenpeace, 3 x Tech Founder, and LinkedIn Top Voice -
Dag Detter Global Authority on unlocking Public Wealth to boost economic growth & diversification
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Adam Greenfield
Thought Leader, Futurist, Author, Expert in Emergent Technologies, AI, Cities, Society, Digital Transformation and its impact on Humanity
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Anna Minton
Author on the global housing crisis and the future of cities
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Christina Yan Zhang
UN ITU Vice Chairman of Metaverse Working Group- an energetic, humorous and extremely knowledgeable thought leader on all topics relating to frontier technologies
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Corrie Block
Award winning Strategist, Expert on organisations of the future and CEO, Paragon Consulting
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Daan Roosegaarde
Dutch artist and innovator, creative thinker and maker of social designs that explore the relation between people, technology and space
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Dag Detter
Global Authority on unlocking Public Wealth to boost economic growth & diversification
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Daniel Brook
Author and Urbanist at the Intersection of Past, Present, and Future
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Danny Forster
Emmy-award-winning producer, educator, and an internationally recognised architectural designer
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David Gann
Vice-President, Imperial College London
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David Miller
Managing Director, C40 Centre for City Climate Policy and Economy, 63rd Mayor of Toronto and Recent President and CEO, WWF-Canada
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Ellen MacArthur
Record-breaking sailor and circular economy advocate
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Emilie Sydney-Smith
Former Chief Transformation Officer of Aboitiz and former CEO of ExO Works
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Enrique Penalosa
Former Two Time Mayor of Bogota and one of the World's leading sustainability and mobility in cities advocate
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Graham Weale
Expert on Future of Energy and Professor of Energy Economics
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Greg Lindsay
Futurist and Urbanist
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Jacqueline O’Donovan
A trailblazing business leader where purpose meets performance, globally recognised entrepreneur in waste management
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James Alexander
Chief Executive, UK Sustainable Investment & Finance Association (UKSIF), Chair, Global Sustainable Investment Alliance (GSIA)
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Jeff Williams
Former Mayor of Arlington, Texas
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Klaus Wowereit
Mayor of Berlin (2001-2014)
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Livio De Luca
Research Director, CNRS
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Mick Cornett
Former Mayor of Oklahoma City, One of the World’s Most Respected Urban Innovators
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Mimi Wu
Founder & CEO of Global Green Solutions, Global Sustainability, Plastic Waste Management, & ESG Expert
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Monica Araya
Policy Adviser, Strategist, Board Director
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Nikki Greenberg
Global Futurist & Innovation Leader in AI, Smart Cities, and the Built Environment
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Olga Chepelianskaia
Principal Consultant and Founder at UNICITI
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Peter Rehwinkel
Mayor, former MP and senator, global crisis management consultancy and government law
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Sally Capp
Former Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Urban Leadership, Infrastructure and City Transformation Expert
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Simon Anholt
Founder the Good Country Index, Researcher and Policy Advisor
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Thomas Panton
Former Greenpeace, 3 x Tech Founder, and LinkedIn Top Voice
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Vojtech Vosecky
Circular Economist, Top Green Voice, Founder, Green City Innovator
FAQ
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 (30 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.