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Smart Cities Keynote Speakers
As the population of global cities increases exponentially, smart cities are a term that we are becoming more and more familiar with. Smart cities integrate information and communication technologies, using different types of electronic data collection sensors to supply information used to manage assets and resources efficiently.
Featured speakers
Featured speakers for Smart Cities
A starting shortlist for Smart Cities. Open a profile, or ask us to refine it against your brief.
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Ayesha Khanna AI entrepreneur and advisor, Board member, Forbes Groundbreaking Female Entrepreneur -
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 -
Christian Busch Business Professor at USC Marshall School of Business & LSE; Bestselling Author, The Serendipity Mindset -
Hannah Fry Professor in the Mathematics of Cities at the Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis at UCL where she studies patterns in human behaviour -
Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino Author, Consultant and Designer who works across Climate Change, Tech Ethics and the Internet of Things -
Parag Khanna Founder & CEO of AlphaGeo, Internationally Bestselling Author, and Global Strategy Advisor to Leading Corporations and Governments -
Vito Di Bari Futurist advising companies and governments on Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies’ impact on business and society -
Kate Ancketill Global thought-leader in business futurism, Trend forecaster and board advisor to the world’s biggest brands -
Greg Clark Global Adviser and Author on Cites & Urbanisation -
Carlos Moreno Scientific Director of the research lab “Entrepreneurship Territory Innovation” & Member of the French Academy of Technologies -
Sally Capp Former Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Urban Leadership, Infrastructure and City Transformation Expert
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Speakers
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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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Alan Rosling
Author of bestseller Boom Country: The New Wave of Indian Enterprise
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Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino
Author, Consultant and Designer who works across Climate Change, Tech Ethics and the Internet of Things
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Ali Alasiri
Chairperson of Meila Digital for GovTech, Tathabbat for RegTech, GeneEra for HealthTech & SmartWay for EduTech; Board member in the WEF Centre of the 4th Industrial Revolution in Saudi Arabia; Board member in the Web3 Alliance of Saudi Arabia (WASA)
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Anil Gupta
One of the world’s leading experts on strategy, globalization and entrepreneurship, Ranked by Thinkers50 as one of the world’s “most influential management thinkers”
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Anish Shivdasani
Tech entrepreneur, Blockchain, Company Culture
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Anna Minton
Author on the global housing crisis and the future of cities
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Antonio Jara
Top Voice in Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Sustainable Tech, Smart Cities, Cyber security
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Arturo Bris
Professor of Finance, IMD and Director of IMD World Competitiveness Center
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Arzu Tekir
Founder and CEO of Urbanite Venture. Business & Strategy Partner of VRAcademi.
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Ayesha Khanna
AI entrepreneur and advisor, Board member, Forbes Groundbreaking Female Entrepreneur
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Carlos Moreno
Scientific Director of the research lab “Entrepreneurship Territory Innovation” & Member of the French Academy of Technologies
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Christian Busch
Business Professor at USC Marshall School of Business & LSE; Bestselling Author, The Serendipity Mindset
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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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Dag Detter
Global Authority on unlocking Public Wealth to boost economic growth & diversification
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Daniel Burrus
Futurist Speaker, Business Strategist, Established Industry Expert on Global Trends and Disruptive Innovation
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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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Greg Clark
Global Adviser and Author on Cites & Urbanisation
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Hannah Fry
Professor in the Mathematics of Cities at the Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis at UCL where she studies patterns in human behaviour
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Ian Goldin
Professor of Globalisation and Development, Oxford University, Former Vice President and Head of Policy, World Bank and former policy advisor to Nelson Mandela
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Janjaap Ruijssenaars
An architect and inventor who has found a recipe for discovery
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Jeremy Rifkin
Economic and Environmental Though Leader
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Kate Ancketill
Global thought-leader in business futurism, Trend forecaster and board advisor to the world’s biggest brands
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Larry Downes
Disruptive Innovation, Strategy, and Technology Analyst
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Lucien Engelen
CEO of Transform Health and a speaker, Global Health(care) Innovation Strategist and expert in Digital Health
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Maneesh Juneja
Futurist and strategic advisor who helps you build future-ready systems that protect people, profit and planet
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Mariano Silveyra
Member of the Board of Directors at Cabify, Mentor at Endeavor, helping companies to innovate and scale using agile management
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Mick Cornett
Former Mayor of Oklahoma City, One of the World’s Most Respected Urban Innovators
FAQ
Booking Smart Cities speakers
How London Speaker Bureau helps you shortlist, check fees and confirm availability quickly.
How do I book a Smart Cities keynote speaker?
Submit an enquiry with your audience, date and outcome. A consultant will return with fees, availability and a shortlist of Smart Cities speakers aligned to your brief.
What are typical speaking fees for Smart 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 Smart Cities speakers against our brief?
Yes. Share your audience, sector and objective and London Speaker Bureau will recommend the right voices from our Smart Cities network (41 profiles listed here) — including speakers not listed on this page.
Are Smart 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 Smart 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 Smart 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.