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Are you looking for a motivational speaker, an industry expert in your field, a thought-provoking visionary, or an inspiring attitude speaker for your event? Our diverse and constantly evolving portfolio of top business leaders, industry experts, sports personalities, and entertainers guarantees that we are able to find a perfect speaker for your event. To provide valuable insights and perspectives, spark conversations or inspire and entertain – live, digital or hybrid. Impressive and insightful speaker content takes your event to the next level. When the speaker content of your event is carefully designed to support the goals of the event as well as to address the right message to the target audience of the event, the presentation by a top professional speaker is guaranteed to be one of the best highlights of the event. Whether your event is a joint staff kick-off, a team day, or a get-together for your customers and stakeholders, a professional and insightful speaker is the heart of your event. Below please find speakers we work with. We will be happy to assist you in designing the perfect speaker content for your event. Get in touch and let’s plan together with the most impressive content for your next event!

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Future & Society

Malene Rydahl

Malene Rydahl is a writer, keynote speaker and executive coach. She is specialized in well-being and performance in companies inspired by the Danish leadership model. She was born in Denmark and has lived in Paris for more than 20 years. Malene Rydahl explores why Danish employees are some of the happiest in the world and ...

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion DEI

Entrepreneurship

Global Affairs and Politics

Maja Bosnic

Maja Bosnic is an economist who is at the forefront of innovative thinking in the fields of public and corporate finance, where she integrates gender equality considerations into the realm of budget decision-making. She advocates for breaking away from conventional approaches in one of the most inflexible and technical areas: the preparation of public and ...

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Environmental, Social & Governance ESG

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Maayke-Aimée Damen

Maayke-Aimée Damen is a pioneer in sustainable development, innovation and circular economies. She has led global workshops and keynote speeches, including TEDx, exploring new ways to make sustainability more accessible and understandable for everyone. She believes that small changes can add up to make a significant impact. Maayke-Aimée Damen is a popular speaker at conferences ...

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Interpersonal Skills

Lynda Gratton

Dr. Lynda Gratton is a Professor of Management Practice at London Business School where she directs ‘Human Resource Strategy in Transforming Companies’ – considered the world’s leading programme on human resources. She is also the founder of Hot Spots Movement and since 2008 she has led the Future of Work Research Consortium. Lynda’s most sought-after ...

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Lucy Adams

Lucy Adams, an esteemed figure in the field of HR, stands out as an innovative and motivational speaker. With her vast experience as an HR leader in prominent organizations like the BBC, she comprehends the imperative need for HR to adapt in the face of a dynamic world. Through her insightful keynotes, workshops, and consultancy ...

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Creativity & Innovation

Entrepreneurship

Future & Society

Lisa Bodell

Lisa Bodell is a globally recognized futurist and innovation expert. She sparks new and creative thinking at every turn. She is the CEO of futurethink, a firm that trains businesses in how to become world-class innovators. She is an award-winning author and has helped ignite innovation at the NYSE, Pfizer, Google and Lockheed Martin, to ...

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Creativity & Innovation

Lindsay Herbert

Lindsay Herbert is the author of Digital Transformation, a Bloomsbury business book that has received international praise for its practical framework on how to drive major change through innovation at enterprise scale. Lindsay is also an IBM Inventor and the Chief Innovation Officer for IBM Garage GBS where she advised the leaders of major companies ...

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Interpersonal Skills

Klaus Härö

Klaus Härö is one of Finland’s most applauded filmmakers. His films have represented his country at the Oscar’s, been nominated for a Golden Globe and won numerous international awards, including the prestigious Crystal Bear and Ingmar Bergman-award. As a speaker, Härö is one of a kind. Despite the acclaim, Härö shares his vison of teamwork ...

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Interpersonal Skills

Kirsten Weiss

Kirsten Weiss is an entertaining Danish speaker and the author of several books about cross-cultural teamwork and Scandinavian leadership and management style. She addresses the differences between the Nordic countries and delivers balanced wake-up calls about Nordic leadership and international teamwork. Kirsten Weiss is the author of the books ’Living with Vikings – How to ...

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Creativity & Innovation

Interpersonal Skills

Kirk Vallis

Kirk Vallis is Google’s Head of Creativity Development. He helps Googlers across the world to understand what it is about the approach, but vitally, the behaviours, that teams and individuals exhibit that time and again result in an awesome piece of innovation, a fresh way to solve a problem, or simply positive change. Kirk also ...

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Sales & Marketing

Kevin Gaskell

Kevin Gaskell always planned to be a Civil Engineer. After graduating in Structural Engineering and winning the ‘Institution of Civil Engineers Prize’ at the University of Bradford he accepted a scholarship to study for an MBA. Following his MBA he enjoyed some years as a construction engineer working on projects including the Birmingham NEC, M54 ...

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Creativity & Innovation

Keren Elazari

Keren Elazari is an internationally celebrated researcher, author and speaker on all matters related to cybersecurity and hacker culture. Her research and writing about security has been featured in Scientific American, WIRED and CNN. Keren’s most sought-after topics: Cyber Security in the Covid-19 Era and onwards The Age of Cyber Warfare The Future of Cyber Security ...

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Kenton Cool

Kenton Cool is a world-renowned high-altitude climber, professional mountain leader, performance coach, and captivating speaker. With an impressive 17 summits of Everest, he holds the non-Sherpa record as the most successful high-altitude mountaineer and elite IFMGA mountain guide. Kenton’s climbing expeditions have taken him to various corners of the world, where he has pioneered new ...

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Creativity & Innovation

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Katie King

Born in the UK, Katie King is a published Author and Keynote Speaker on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and business transformation. In May 2025, she was selected as one of 30 Global AI Ambassadors by Swiss Cognitive Advisory & Research. She also received several accolades in 2024, including: ‘Leading AI strategist’; ‘Top 10 influencer in ...

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Health & Wellbeing

Kathrine Aspaas

Kathrine Aspaas welcomes you to The Emotion Revolution! Why is emotional strength becoming crucial for growth and development in business? Because our jobs are changing. Kathrine’s most sought-after theme: When powerful technology provides us with artificial intelligence, digitalization and robotics, we, humans can develop even further what is unique to us: – How do we ...

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Customer Experience

Entrepreneurship

Sales & Marketing

Karl Lillrud

Karl Lillrud is known as one of the world’s TOP 30 Global gurus, Ecommerce and Online Business experts, generating 300% increased sales. Enabling companies to transform into the world of Digital Commerce. The world’s top speaker on future innovation and leadership for business growth online, Karl Lillrud educates your audience on subjects related to business ...

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Creativity & Innovation

Interpersonal Skills

Karen Nyberg

Dr. Karen Nyberg is an engineer, astronaut, and artist who, through nearly thirty years of experience in human spaceflight, has gained an appreciation for the value of working within and across diverse political ideologies, cultural values, and world views to advance critical missions. Get ready to be inspired by Karen Nyberg and her story of ...

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion DEI

Host & Moderator

Kamilla Sultanova

Kamilla Sultanova is an accomplished changemaker and a TEDx speaker who effortlessly connects with her audience. She is the founder of ConnectUz Consulting, where she focuses on promoting collaboration across various sectors, co-creation, and inclusive leadership. Her work involves bringing together professionals from the private, public, and non-profit sectors in Finland and beyond. Prior to ...

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Creativity & Innovation

Entrepreneurship

Julian Birkinshaw

Julian Birkinshaw holds the positions of Vice Dean and Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the London Business School. He is a distinguished member of the British Academy, the Strategic Management Society, and the (American) Academy of Management. Julian’s most sought-after topics: Reinventing Management The Five Myths of Innovation Strategic Agility How will AI shape ...

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Entrepreneurship

Internationalization

Julia Langkraehr

Julia Langkraehr built three multi-million pound retail businesses in three European countries and is now a strategic coach. In 2014 she founded Bold Clarity which provides facilitation, coaching and training to entrepreneurs, CEOs, their leadership teams and peer groups. “A respected business and retail entrepreneur” Julia Langkraehr moved to London in 1999 to develop new ...

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Future & Society

Internationalization

Joseph Stiglitz

Prof. Joseph Stiglitz is a leading economic educator and the former Chair of The Commission of Experts of the President of the UN General Assembly on Reforms of the International Monetary and Financial System. In 2009 Thinkers 50, the global ranking of management gurus, placed him among the list of most influential thinkers. A pioneer ...

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Creativity & Innovation

Jonas Ridderstråle

Dr. Jonas Ridderstråle is one of the world’s most influential and respected business thinkers and speakers. Since bursting onto the international scene with the bestselling book ‘Funky Business’ in 2000, Jonas has remained at the forefront of the new generation of management thinkers. “He is a presenter with a difference who makes a difference” ...

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Future & Society

Internationalization

John Sawers

Sir John Sawers has 36 years’ experience in diplomacy and intelligence, culminating in five years as chief of the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) from 2009 to 2014. During his tenure, he modernised the Service and led it through major changes in operations, technology, and public accountability.In that role, he took part in the UK ...

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Creativity & Innovation

Entrepreneurship

Future & Society

John Sanei

Futures Strategist John Sanei makes sense of future trends and merges them so individuals and organisations can forge forward with confidence, elevating their leadership vision to exponential heights. At the intersection of human science, neuroscience, quantumtechnology, futurism and business strategy, John has a knack for sharing his knowledge and creating meaningful connections. He ignites platforms, ...

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Creativity & Innovation

Entrepreneurship

Internationalization

John Kao

Dr. John Kao, dubbed “Mr. Creativity” and “a serial innovator” by The Economist, is a leading authority on innovation, business creativity, organizational transformation and emerging technologies. John is passionate about ahow leaders learn to innovate, and he has taught extensively in both public and private sectors.As a professor at Harvard Business School from 1982-96, he ...

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Health & Wellbeing

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Sales & Marketing

Johan Ronnestam

Johan Ronnestam is an esteemed authority in the dynamic business landscape, boasting a rich reservoir of experience and expertise. With a remarkable career spanning over 25 years, he has adeptly navigated the complexities of modern business, mastering the latest trends and technologies that drive success in an ever-changing world. His forward-thinking approach, coupled with an ...

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Entrepreneurship

Sales & Marketing

Joey Coleman

When organizations like Whirlpool, NASA, Volkswagen Australia, Principal Financial Group, and Zappos need to boost their customers’ experience, they call on Joey Coleman for assistance. For over a decade, Joey Coleman has helped organizations retain their best customers and turn them into raving fans via his entertaining and actionable keynotes, workshops, and consulting projects. His ...

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Joel Cohen

Joel Cohen is the award-winning writer and producer for The Simpsons. Joel’s keynotes are dynamic and humorous as he delves into the secrets behind one of the most successful TV shows in the world. Joel is a popular speaker and his vibrant stories are fascinating and entertaining. As a speaker Joel Cohen is engaging, dynamic ...

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Creativity & Innovation

Jochen Zeitz

Jochen Zeitz believes that if each of us were to find new ways to translate our passions into meaningful connections and make a contribution, whether small or large, towards achieving not only personal but larger social and environmental goals, then the world can undoubtedly change for the better. He strives to help his audiences listen ...

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Creativity & Innovation

Environmental, Social & Governance ESG

Future & Society

Jessica Sansom

Jessica is a sustainability professional who spends her time agitating, motivating, and convincing companies to move to sustainable business models. Jessica is a leading professional specialising in sustainability and has spearheaded the continual push for a more sustainable future. Having worked for top consumer goods companies, such as Innocent Drinks and McDonald’s, Jessica has developed ...

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Internationalization

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Jeremy Schwartz

With a distinguished career spanning several iconic global companies such as Coca-Cola, L’Oréal, The Body Shop, and Pandora, Jeremy Schwartz has established himself as an authority of informed leadership and empirical wisdom in the business world. The breadth of his experience provides a unique vantage point, offering a panoramic view of business dynamics across different ...

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Future & Society

Health & Wellbeing

Human Performance

James Hewitt

Dr. James Hewitt is a Human Performance Scientist and a leading expert in sustainable high performance, equipping leaders and teams thrive amid today’s relentless demands and constant connectivity. A former elite racing cyclist turned scientist, James earned a PhD in Performance Science and now serves as a Visiting Fellow at Loughborough University, ranked #1 in ...

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Environmental, Social & Governance ESG

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James Alexander

James Alexander is Director of FutureAgenda.org, an open source think tank and advisory delivering foresight, strategy and innovation to some of the world’s leading organisations such as Apple, WWF and Mastercard. He is a Co-Founder of #voicefortheplanet, the coalition aimed at securing a global deal for nature. James Alexander’s passionate, inspiring and exciting sessions are ...

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Inspiration & Motivation

Jamil Qureshi

Jamil is one of today’s foremost practitioners of performance enhancing psychology and is an expert in high performing teams. Jamil has enjoyed working with a rich diversity of the most talented business and sports people and teams in the world, helping six individuals get to World Number 1. Jamil’s most sought-after topics Turning Ambition into ...

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Jacob Morgan

Jacob is a professionally trained futurist, keynote speaker, and the international best-selling author of 5 books which focus on leadership, the future of work, and employee experience. His passion and mission is to create great leaders, engaged employees, and future-ready organizations. Jacob’s most sought-after keynote topics: Leading With Vulnerability (to Lead Through Change) The Future ...

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Creativity & Innovation

Future & Society

Inma Martinez

Inma Martinez is a technology pioneer and AI scientist advisor to leaders in business and government on the digital economy as a force for progress and societal welfare. Progressing her previous careers in investment banking and telecommunications towards technology entrepreneurship, she is recognised worldwide as one of the leading entrepreneurs who pioneered with teams at ...

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Future & Society

Ilenia Vidili

"There's never been a more critical time to be customer-centric"

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Environmental, Social & Governance ESG

Interpersonal Skills

Hjörtur Smárason

Ignite Success Through Strategic Brilliance Prepare to be captivated by the ingenious mind of Hjörtur Smárason, the driving force behind Saltworks ehf. As a distinguished strategist specializing in place branding and communications, Hjörtur leverages his expertise to shape the destinies of companies, destinations, and governments. Discover how his strategic brilliance helps companies and people to ...

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Future & Society

Hernando de Soto

Hernando de Soto is currently President of the Institute for Liberty and Democracy (ILD) based in Peru. The ILD has been described as one of the most important think-tanks in the World and Mr de Soto as the “World’s Greatest Living Economist”. In 2004 he received Cato Institute’s the Milton Friedman Prize. “The World’s Greatest ...

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Creativity & Innovation

Entrepreneurship

Henrik Tötterman

Henrik Tötterman is an international business leader, professor and speaker with more than 20 years of experience in building organizations and managing change, both as an entrepreneur and as a business leader. He is extremely experienced in creating, implementing and adapting global strategies in a highly competitive and demanding environment. Henrik also has a lot ...

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Creativity & Innovation

Future & Society

Henri Hyppönen

As a creative director, global innovator, serial entrepreneur who has worked closely with Artificial Intelligence for ten years, Henri Hyppönen delves into what it means to be human in the era of artificial intelligence & the Metaverse. He takes a broad-spectrum view on how this shifting landscape affects our future that has already begun.For years, ...

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Entrepreneurship

Future & Society

Host & Moderator

Interpersonal Skills

Helena Åhman

Helena Åhman is a passionate observer of the human mind and expert on leadership, pressured situations, situational awareness and conflict management. She describes these phenomena through captivating stories. Her stories may involve hostage negotiators, scientists or film stars, but they are all based on solid scientific background and knowledge. Her ability to combine science, stories ...

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Creativity & Innovation

Future & Society

Heather E. McGowan

Heather E. McGowan is a forward-thinking strategist shaping the future of work. She guides leaders in preparing individuals and organizations for the post-pandemic world of work. Recent years have seen fundamental shifts in where, who, how, and why we work, transforming the very essence of work itself. McGowan excels in connecting the dots, offering deep ...

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Entrepreneurship

Hayley Barnard

Hayley Barnard is a prominent keynote speaker, entrepreneur and consultant to top-level executives throughout the UK and Europe. She is a subject matter expert on Diversity and Inclusion, Unconscious Bias and Inclusive Leadership. Hayley is the Co-Founder of Shoal Projects Ltd and Co-Founder and Managing Director of Mix Diversity Developers. When she is not speaking ...

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Creativity & Innovation

Future & Society

Hal Gregersen

Hal Gregersen is a leading authority on creating innovation cultures in companies.Hal Gregersen is committed to creating insight with impact. He challenges organisations and individuals to question the way they think and act to build a better, more creative world. Hal is Executive Director of the MIT Leadership Center and a Senior Lecturer in Leadership ...

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Guy Kawasaki

Guy Kawasaki was the chief evangelist of Apple and a trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation. Guy is the chief evangelist of Canva, an online graphic design tool. He is a brand ambassador for Mercedes-Benz and an executive fellow of the Haas School of Business (UC Berkeley).Guy has a B.A. from Stanford University and an M.B.A. ...

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Creativity & Innovation

Entrepreneurship

Gustaf Josefsson Tadaa

Gustaf Josefsson Tadaa develops and supports leaders in building self-managing organizations, and has 20 years of experience building companies and communities. He is one of Sweden’s most frequently hired futurist speakers. Gustaf’s most sought-after keynotes: The Transformation Age…in which we spend more time changing what we do, than we get to spend doing it. Themes: ...

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Creativity & Innovation

Entrepreneurship

Future & Society

Host & Moderator

Internationalization

Greg Williams

Greg Williams is a globally renowned technologist, futurist and public speaker with a wealth of experience in delivering engaging, impactful and actionable presentations. Acknowledged as a leading expert in the way that technology is shaping organizations and society, this transformative trends strategist knows what’s next first and introduces organisations to the trends and technologies that ...