Conference Speakers
Addressing a major conference or summit is an art form and among our Conference Speakers are some of the world’s greatest exponents – brilliant communicators, able to capture and elevate the mood of a big audience.
Susannah Streeter
Global financial commentator and former BBC Business presenter. Headline money expert of the year 2022. Head of money and markets for UK’s largest retail investment platform. Newspaper columnist and broadcaster. Former RAF Reserves Sqn Ldr
William Hague
Keynote Speaker, Former Foreign Secretary and Leader of the Conservative Party, Biographer
Ayo Sokale
Civil engineer, BBC Presenter, Former Deputy Mayor of Reading, Sustainability Speaker, Motivational Speaker, STEM Speaker, Neurodiversity Speaker, Entrepreneur, AI powered Tech CEO & Founder
Afua Hagan
TV & Radio Presenter, regularly appearing on ITV, BBC, LBC, Times Radio and talkRADIO, Managing Editor, Black Business Magazine. TEDx Speaker, Diversity and Inclusion Speaker, Event Host, Moderator, Royal Commentator.
Guy Verhofstadt
Former Belgian Prime Minister and EU Brexit Coordinator, Politics Keynote Speaker
Simon Sinek
Simon is in high demand for his leadership-focused content which challenges the status-quo and is uplifting to consume.
Dex Hunter-Torricke
Head of Communications, Oversight Board for Meta, Former Head of Communications at SpaceX, Executive Communications Manager at Facebook and Executive at Google
Tim Campbell MBE
Keynote Speaker, Motivational Speaker, TV Personality, Entrepreneur
Kathryn Parsons
Co-CEO Decoded, Sunday Times Columnist, Keynote Speaker on Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Technology, Business, Motivational Speaker.
Steve Wozniak
Tech Entrepreneur, Technology Keynote Speaker, Programmer
Dr Göran Carstedt
Former Head of IKEA Retail Europe, Keynote Speaker, Environmental Speaker, Business Leader
Timothy Armoo
Vice President Influencer Marketing at Brainlabs, Former CEO and Founder at Fanbytes, Social Media Marketing expert, Diversity Speaker
Jonny Wilkinson
Former England Rugby Player, World Cup Winner, British Lions, Six Nations, ITV Sport Pundit, World Rugby Hall of Fame, Keynote Speaker
Marc Randolph
Netflix Co-founder, Founder Macworld US and MacWarehouse, Business Speaker, Digital Transformation Speaker
Nicola Adams OBE
Boxer, LGBT+ Diversity and Inclusion Speaker, Olympic Champion, Ambassador of Fight For Peace, European and Commonwealth Games
George Clarke
Television Presenter, The Restoration Man, Ugly House to Lovely House, Property Expert, Keynote Sustainability Speaker, After Dinner Speaker
Bear Grylls
Extreme Adventurer, Emmy Award-Nominated Programme Host, Ex-Soldier British Special Forces, Worked Alongside President Obama, Julia Roberts, Kate Winslet
Chika Russell
Founder Chika's snacks, International Entrepreneur, Mentor, Business Speaker
Jeremy White
Senior Innovation Editor for Wired Magazine, Artificial Intelligence Speaker, Technology and Trends Speaker, Business Speaker
Lord Sugar
Business magnate, Star of BBC's Apprentice, Founded Amstrad, Former Chairman of Tottenham Hotspur, Business Speaker
Sir Craig Oliver
Former Director of Politics and Communications to British PM, former Controller of BBC Global, Keynote Speaker on Geopolitics and Communications, Moderator, Podcast Host
Margaret Heffernan
Entrepreneur, CEO, Writer, Keynote and Motivational Speaker, BBC Producer for 13 years, former Chief Executive of InfoMation Corporation, ZineZone Corporation, iCast Corporation
Kriss Akabusi MBE
International Athlete, Gold in European Championships, Presenter, Big Breakfast, Record Break-ers, CEO The Akabusi Company, Personal Coach
Jean-Claude Juncker
Former President of the European Commission, Former Luxembourg Prime Minister, Keynote Speaker, Political Speaker
Gemma Godfrey
Boardroom Advisor to High Growth Businesses and Arnold Schwarzenegger on The US Apprentice. Moderator, Event Host, Panelist and Key Note Speaker
Jo Fairley
Co-founder of Green & Black’s, Eco Speaker, Business Speaker, Entrepreneur
Bruce Daisley
Former boss of Twitter EMEA & YouTube UK, Future of Work , Workplace Coach, Technology Speaker, Author, Podcaster, Leadership Speaker
Steven Bartlett
Inspirational Speaker, Entrepreneur, Investor, Motivational Speaker
Clancy Harrison
Founder of Food Dignity® Movement, TedX Speaker, Campaigner on Hunger and Food Access, Clancy at The Food Dignity® Podcast Presenter
Chad Hurley
Co-founder and former CEO of YouTube, Co-Founder MixBit, Golden State Warriors and Leeds United Investor, Business Speaker
Charlie Luxton
Television Presenter, Architect, Sustainability Expert, Conservation Consultant, Keynote Speaker, Circular Economy and Eco-Friendly Enthusiast
Dame Jane Goodall
Groundbreaking Conservationist, Environmentalist, Keynote Speaker, UN Messenger of Peace, Primatologist, Anthropologist, Chimpanzee Expert, Environmental Speaker, Circular Economy Speaker
Arianna Huffington
Writer, Businesswoman, Media Entrepreneur, Huffington Post Founder, Business Speaker
Dr Kat Arney
Award Winning Science Writer, Comms team Cancer Research UK, The Royal Institution, the Dana Centre Dolly the Sheep’s Birthday Party
Glen Goodman
Cryptocurrency Expert, Author of The Crypto Trader, former Business Correspondent for BBC and ITV News, turned a £3000 trade into £100,000 betting on 2008 crash
Terry Jones
Travelocity.com Founder, Founding Chairman of Kayak.com, Digital Transformation Speaker, best-selling author
Adam White
Award-winning Landscaper and Gardener, former President of the Landscape Institute, Contributor RHS Garden Chelsea, Collaborated with HRH the Duchess of Cambridge
Sir Ranulph Fiennes
Record Breaking Explorer, North and South Pole Expeditions, Oldest Briton to Climb Everest, Best Selling Author, Charity Fundraiser
Katie Prescott
Technology Business Editor at The Times, former BBC Business Presenter and Correspondent, Moderator, Keynote Speaker, Event Host
Maria Ramos
International News Anchor, MC, Event Host, Moderator, fluent Spanish speaker
Victoria Scholar
CITY AM Analyst of the Year 2023, Telegraph Columnist, Business and Financial Presenter/Host/Commentator, Head of Investment at Interactive Investor, Moderator, Business Speaker
Alysia Judge
Gaming Presenter, Expert and Commentator, Award-winning Journalist, Host & Producer, creates videos for Netflix, regular host for BAFTA’s Game Awards, Moderator
Charlene Gisele
High Performance Coach, Motivational and Inspirational Speaker, former Big Law Litigator and Legal Tech Manager
Scott Steinberg
Award-winning strategic consultant, trends expert and professional speaker. Top expert on leadership, change and innovation.
Among our Conference Speakers are leading figures from global business and commerce – corporate leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators. Our Leadership speakers come with a high pedigree and experience of leading change and motivating your workforce in an uncertain world. We have financial and investment specialists, offering insights and expertise on the markets and company economics. Cryptocurrency speakers are popular and we have leading experts in how to navigate this volatile sector and manage your risk.
As dynamic changes continue in the world of technology, we have conference speakers specialising in digital transformation, cyber security and data privacy. Many of these speakers are the founders and entrepreneurs behind the cutting edge companies now leading the way in building an online following and customer base. They’re experts in social media marketing – the digital disruptors who can help you get ahead.
ESG is a priority for many businesses and other organisations and we have leading conference speakers on the environment, sustainability and climate change, as well as corporate leaders who have already successfully embraced ESG.
We also have conference speakers who can lighten the mood or engage the audience with stories and anecdotes from their high-profile careers. Our celebrity speakers and stars from the worlds of entertainment and sport are popular in a conference setting; as are motivational speakers, who are specialists in inspiring and elevating the mood of the audience. These are top communicators, the best inspirational speakers, able to improve the mindset of the audience and encourage them to embrace new goals and ways of working.
Organisations in all sectors are now seeking to improve the diversity of their workforce. We have a huge range of conference speakers on diversity and inclusion, able to share their experiences and assist in developing a new diverse culture within your audience. Our conference speakers are particularly popular during Black History Month and International Women’s Day. The speakers are often equality campaigners and leading figures in breaking down barriers and improving opportunities for Women in STEM and many others sectors.
Our conference speakers include Paralympians, inspiring role models who can share first hand accounts of how to handle adversity and lift your performance to heights you never previously knew were possible.
Riva Media is also a talent agency and among our clients are Moderators and Facilitators with vast experience hosting major conferences and summits.
Whatever your Conference requirements, get in touch by email or phone.