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Europe Keynote Speakers
The concept of Europe is ever evolving, especially with with the political landscape being harder and harder to predict, with a succession of recent shocks from the French and German general elections and the unrest in Catalonia, not to mention Brexit. The move to build closer economic ties with China aim to have a positive knock on effect across a number of sectors, the threat of Russian military activity in Ukraine and terrorism in Turkey lead to additional uncertainty. The conversations being had about Europe are very different today than they were two years ago, and the future is less certain than ever before.
Featured speakers
Featured speakers for Europe
A starting shortlist for Europe. Open a profile, or ask us to refine it against your brief.
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Guy Verhofstadt President European Movement International, former Member of the European Parliament and Former Prime Minister of Belgium -
Enrico Letta Prime Minister of Italy 2013-14 -
Borut Pahor President of Slovenia (2012-2022), Prime Minister of Slovenia (2008-2012) -
Francois Hollande President of France 2012-17 -
Philip Hammond British Conservative politician; Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2016 to 2019 -
Jose Manuel Barroso Former President EU-Commission and Former Prime Minister Portugal -
Jack Straw Former Home Secretary and Foreign Secretary under Prime Minister Tony Blair -
Jean Claude Trichet President of the French Academy of Moral and Political Sciences (2023), Former President of the European Central Bank, Honorary Governor of the Banque de France -
Sigmar Gabriel Former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, Former Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, Vice Chancellor of Germany from 2013 to 2018, Chairman of Atlantik-Brücke e.V. -
Jean-Claude Juncker Former President of the EU Commission 2014-19, and Former Prime Minister of Luxembourg -
Paul Mason Award Winning British Journalist, Broadcaster and Author -
Yanis Varoufakis Economist, former Minister of Finance of Greece
Insights
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Briefings and perspectives on Europe from across the bureau network.
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In a world where building resilience has never been more necessary or relevant, leading…
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Interviews
Interview with Isaac Getz: author, speaker and professor at ESCP Europe Business School
Isaac Getz is a Professor at ESCP Europe Business School, a prestigious European management…
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Speakers
All Europe speakers
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Abdullah Gul
President of the Republic of Turkey
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Adam Posen
American Economist and President of the Peterson Institute for International Economics
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen
Secretary General of NATO (2009 - 2014) Prime Minister of Denmark (2001-2009), Expert on Global Geopolitical Risk
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Andrew Sentance
Business economist, Former Senior Adviser at Cambridge Econometrics (2019-23) and former Senior Economic Adviser at PwC (2011-18), member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of England
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Andrew Verity
BBC Economics Correspondent, Financial Presenter and Broadcaster, Moderator, Business and Financial Keynote Speaker, Event Host, Personal Finance Expert
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Anne Applebaum
Expert on International Affairs and Foreign Policy, Staff Writer for The Atlantic Pulitzer Prize winning, NYT Best Selling Author Senior Fellow of the Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University
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Anu Bradford
Leading Authority on the European Union, Digital Economy, AI Governance and Trade
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Ben Chu
Policy and Analysis Correspondent at BBC Verify, Economics & Globalisation Expert and Author
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Bilahari Kausikan
Former Ambassador to the United Nations and to Russia, Chairman of the Middle East Institute at the National University of Singapore from 2017 to 2024.
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Bill Emmott
Former Editor-in-Chief of The Economist and geopolitics expert
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Bob Seely
Soldier and scholar, journalist and former MP, one of the world’s leading experts on non-military forms of conflict and author of The New Total War
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Borut Pahor
President of Slovenia (2012-2022), Prime Minister of Slovenia (2008-2012)
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Bronislaw Komorowski
President of Poland 2010-15
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Cecilia Malmstrom
Swedish politician, European Commissioner for Trade from 2014 to 2019, European Commissioner for Home Affairs from 2010 to 2014 and Minister for European Union Affairs from 2006 to 2010
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Charles Michel
Minister of State, President Emeritus of the European Council (2019-2024) and Former Prime Minister of Belgium (2014-2019)
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Christian Fraser
Foreign Correspondent for the BBC, Journalist and Broadcaster
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Christoph Heusgen
Chairman of the Munich Security Conference (until February 2025), Foreign and Security Policy Advisor to Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel (2005-2017)
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Clare Richardson
International News Anchor, Event MC, Host and Moderator, specialist in international affairs, business and technology
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Conor Burns
Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West (2010-2024), The Prime Minister's envoy to the United States (Regional Trade and Investment) - Until July 2024
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Craig Oliver
Former Director of Politics and Communications to British PM, former Controller of BBC Global, Keynote Speaker on Leadership, Communications and Geopolitics, Moderator, Podcast Host
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Cyril Vanier
Former anchor for CNN International
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Dag Detter
Global Authority on unlocking Public Wealth to boost economic growth & diversification
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Dambisa Moyo
International economist and Author Dead Aid: Why Aid is Not Working, Member of the House of Lords
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Daniel Cohn-Bendit
German politician, active also in France
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David Davis
Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union from July 2016 to July 2018
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David Rennie
Geopolitics Editor and author of The Telegram column at The Economist and Expert on China, US & Global Affairs
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Dominique De Villepin
Former Prime Minister of France (2005-2007)
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Emma Vardy
Award-winning BBC Correspondent and Presenter specialising in UK and US Politics, Northern Ireland, Business, Technology and Sport
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Enrico Letta
Prime Minister of Italy 2013-14
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Eric Lombard
Businessman and former Minister of the Economy, Finance, and Industrial, Energy, and Digital Sovereignty of France
FAQ
Booking Europe speakers
How London Speaker Bureau helps you shortlist, check fees and confirm availability quickly.
How do I book a Europe keynote speaker?
Submit an enquiry with your audience, date and outcome. A consultant will return with fees, availability and a shortlist of Europe speakers aligned to your brief.
What are typical speaking fees for Europe 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 Europe speakers against our brief?
Yes. Share your audience, sector and objective and London Speaker Bureau will recommend the right voices from our Europe network (119 profiles listed here) — including speakers not listed on this page.
Are Europe 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 Europe 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 Europe 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.