Diversity Equity & Inclusion

Hire Expert Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Speakers

Creating a truly inclusive workplace is no longer optional; it’s essential. Diversity, equity, and inclusion drive stronger teams, deeper understanding, and lasting change. Yet, with race hate crimes rising by 6% and religious hate crimes by 3%, it’s clear there’s still work to do. Top keynote speakers on DEI help organisations move beyond policy to real cultural progress, sparking empathy and accountability at every level. Their expert insights inspire leaders to act and employees to belong. It matters for business too — 69% of Millennial and Gen Z workers stay five or more years with companies that value and reflect diversity. Hire a leading diversity, equity and inclusion speaker today to inspire action toward a more equal society for all. 

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Dr Asif Sadiq MBE

Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer of Warner Bros. Discovery & Former Head of the Equality, Diversity & Human Rights Department of the City of London Police

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Jason Robinson OBE

Rugby World Cup Winner, Dual-Code Legend, First Black British Captain of the England Team & Record 8x League

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Nicola Adams

Great Britain's Most Successful Female Boxer, World Championship, Commonwealth & Olympic Champion & Named Most Influential LGBT Person in the UK by The Independent

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Michelle Visage

Singer, Broadcaster & Television Personality – Judge on “RuPaul’s Drag Race”, Emmy-Winning Producer & LGBTQ+ Inclusion Advocate

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Akala

Award-Winning Rapper, Author, Activist, Oxford Union Speaker & Founder of The Hip-Hop Shakespeare Company

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Jill Scott MBE

UEFA Women's Euro 2022 Winner, England's Second-Most Capped International Footballer & I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here 2022 Winner

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Katie Piper OBE

Founder of the Katie Piper Foundation, Panellist on Loose Women, Star of the "Katie: My Beautiful Face" Documentary & Bestselling Author of "Beautiful"

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Nigel Owens

Former World Record Holder For The Most Test Matches Refereed, LGBT Advocate who Featured on the 2017 Pinc List & Author of 'The Final Whistle'

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Dame Inga Beale

Former CEO for Lloyd's of London, Global Leader in Business Transformation & Digital Strategy

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John Amaechi

First British Player To Compete in the NBA, Won the FIBA Intercontinental Cup with Panathinaikos, Won a Bronze Commonwealth Medal With England & New York Times Bestselling Author of 'The Promises of Giants'

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Dame Laura Kenny

The Most Successful Female British Olympian in History, 6x Olympic Medalist, Member of the British Cycling Hall of Fame & Commonwealth England President

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George the Poet

Highly Influential Lyricist Who Contributed To Prince Harry & Megan Markle's Wedding & Award-Winning Host of 'Have You Heard George’s Podcast?'

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Tom Daley

Olympic Gold Medallist Diver, 3X Olympic Bronze Medallist, 2X World Champion, 4X Commonwealth Gold Medals, 3X BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year, Patron Of LGBTQ+ Charity Switchboard

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Ade Adepitan

Former Wheelchair Basketball Bronze Paralympic Medallist, BBC & Channel 4 TV Presenter, Named on the Powerlist of the 100 Most Influential Black British People & Author of 'Cyborg Cat'

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Piers Linney

Former Investor on Dragons' Den, Co-Founder of Implement AI & Co-Founder of Atherton Bikes

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Martine Wright

2005 London Terrorist Attack Survivor, Team GB Paralympic Sitting Volleyball Captain & Recipient of the 2012 Sports Personality of the Year Helen Rollason Award

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Baroness Sue Campbell

Former Chairman of UK Sport, Head & Director of Women's Football for The Football Association, CEO of the National Coaching Foundation & Named as one of the 100 Most Powerful Women in the United Kingdom by Woman's Hour

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David Olusoga

TV Presenter of "Black and British", Professor of Public History At The University of Manchester & Finalist on The BBC's Celebrity Traitors 2025

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Kate Richardson-Walsh

Olympic Gold & Bronze Medal-Winning Field Hockey Player, Spent 13 Years as Team GB & England Captain & Inductee of the European Hall of Fame

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June Sarpong OBE

Former Loose Women Panellist, Author of 'The Power of Privilege', Co-Founder of The Wie Network & Creator of the HQ Creative Inclusion Lab

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Gok Wan

Renowned Television Presenter of "How to Look Good Naked " & "Say Yes to The Dress", Designer, Stylist & Bestselling Author

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JJ Chalmers

Former Royal Marine Commando, Invictus Games Gold Medallist, TV Presenter of 'Warship' & Co-Host of The Paris 2024 Olympic Games Coverage

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Jonny Benjamin & Neil Laybourn

Leading Mental Health Campaigners, Ambassadors To Mental Health UK, Founders Of Beyond & Known for the Viral #FindMike Campaign

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Dr Alex George

UK Government's Youth Mental Health Ambassador, Health Editor for Good Morning Britain & Author of the Sunday Times Number 1 Bestseller Live Well Every Day

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Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson

Paralympic Champion, Crossbench Peer, UkActive Chair, Television Broadcaster & Northumbria University Chancellor Driving Inclusion

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Johannes Radebe

Professional Dancer on Strictly Come Dancing, Three-Time Amateur Latin South African Champion &Two-Time Professional South African Latin Championship Winner

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Ellie Simmonds

British Paralympian Swimmer Who Has Won Paralympic, World Championship & European Championships Gold Medals & a Channel 4 Sports Presenter

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Frankie Bridge

Singer & Former Member of The Saturdays & S Club Juniors, Mental Health Advocate & Ambassador for Mind & Author of 'OPEN: Why Asking for Help Can Save Your Life'

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Owen O’Kane

Psychotherapist, Former Deputy Head of Service and later Clinical Lead for West London Mental Health NHS Trust, Bestselling Author of 'Ten to Zen: Ten Minutes a Day to a Calmer, Happier You' & TEDx Speaker

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Adam Pearson

Disability Campaigner, TV Presenter & Actor, Played Oswald in the A24 Feature Film 'A Different Man', Set To Play the Lead in 'The Elephant Man' & Recognised by the Gotham Awards & Independent Spirit Awards

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Bonnie Garmus

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of 'Life in Chemistry' & 'Peck & Peck', Waterstone's Author of The Year & One of Forbes 50 Over 50

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Heather Mills

Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Association's Adopt-A-Minefield Campaign, Founder of VBites Foods & Won the Haute Couture Austrian Icon Award

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Jude Guaitamacchi

Award-Winning Speaker, First Non-Binary Model for Harrods, Founder of Trans Solidarity Alliance, Campaigner & Influencer of the Year 2024 & Trans in the City Changemaker 2026

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Kanya King CBE

Founder & CEO of the MOBOs, Selected for the BBC Radio 4 'Woman's Hour Power List' of the 100 Most Influential Women in Britain & Received the Black British Business Awards Icon Award

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Pauline Miller

D&I Expert, Chief Equity Officer of Dentsu International, Former Head of Talent Development and Inclusion at Lloyd’s of London & Former Learning & Development Manager for Barclays Capital

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Risha Grant

Diversity & Inclusion Expert, Founder & CEO of Risha Grant LLC, Host of the KJRH NBC Programme 'JustUs' & Honoured with the NBA Oklahoma City Thunder Changemaker Award

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Mark Lomas

Diversity & Inclusion Expert, Workplace Culture Speaker, Head of Culture at Lloyd’s, Former Diversity Manager for BBC People Employment & Named on People Magazine’s Top 20 Diversity & Inclusion Powerlist

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Hannah Cockroft

9x Paralympic Gold Medallist, 16x World Champion, 3x European Champion, Sports Personality of the Year Nominee & Named British Sportswoman of the Year by the Sports Journalist Association

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Natasha Baker

6x Gold, Double Silver & Double Bronze Paralympic Medallist in Dressage, 4x World Games Medallist, Commentator at the FEI European Championships & the FEI World Equestrian Games

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Bebe Vio

2x Paralympic Wheelchair Fencing Gold Medallist, 3x World Champion, 4x European Champion, Recipient of the Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability & Co-Founder of Art4Sport

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Gareth Gates

'Pop Idol' Runner-Up, Former West End Performer, Speech Impediment Advocate & Won MTV Asia’s Best International Male

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Abena Akuffo-Kelly

Founder of Kanea Consulting, Former Mayor of Folkestone, Chief AI Learning & Transformation Officer at Anaiya Group Ltd & Political Political Leadership Trainer for the Labour Women’s Network

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Yuval Dvir

The Global Director of Online Scaled Partnerships for Google, Former Senior Manager of Product for Skype, Former Global Director of Transformation at Microsoft & Founding Member of SandboxAQ

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Jonathan Lovitz

Founder & CEO of Lovitz Strategies, Senior Advisor & Director of Public Affairs EDA for the US Department of Commerce, Former Senior Vice President of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce & One of Business Equality Magazine’s '40 LGBTQ Leaders

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Isma Almas

Comedian, Edinburgh Fringe Performer, Appears on the BBC Asian Network & Winner of 'The First Laugh' at the Sheffield Comedy Festival

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Thais Compoint

Founder & CEO Of Déclic International, Diversity & Inclusion Speaker, Creator of the Inclusive Leadership Global Conference & Winner of the Top Global Diversity and Inclusion Leaders Award

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Georgie Barrat

Presenter of Channel 5's 'The Gadget Show' & ITV's 'Can Crooks Hack Your Home?', Broadcaster on BBC's 'Tech Tent' & ITV's 'Weekend' Resident Tech Expert

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Dalia Feldheim

Award-Winning Former Global CMO, Founder of Flow Leadership Consulting, Leading Organisational Psychologist, Author of 'Lead Like a Girl' & TEDx Speaker

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Anna Malaika Tubbs

Youngest 2x New York Times Bestselling Non-Fiction Author of 'The Three Mothers' & 'Erased', Leading Sociologist & TED Speaker

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Gavin Simpson

Creator of 'Binman to Boardroom', Award-Winning Chartered Management Accountant, Founder of Neuvantage & Neurodiversity Advocate

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Gabrielle Reece

Former Professional Volleyball Player, Sports Model, Co-Founder of Laid Superfoods & XPT, Founder of HIGH X Training, Author & Wellness Influencer

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Ben Hunte

Former LGBT Correspondent for the BBC, Global News Correspondent at VICE News, CNN Anchor & Correspondent & Recipient of the Out D’or Foreign Press Award

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Munroe Bergdorf

First Transgender Model for L'Oréal, LGBT Advisor for the Labour Party, Named a TIME Next Generation Leader & Awarded ‘Changemaker of the Year’ by Cosmopolitan Awards

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RuPaul Charles

One Of The Most Commercially Successful Drag Queens in the World, Producer & Host of RuPaul's Drag Race, 12 x Primetime Emmy Award Winner, & Named on the Time 100 List

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Mary Portas

Founder of Portas, Author of the Government Commissioned "The Portas Review", Co-Chair of the Better Business Act & TV Presenter of "Mary, Queen of Shops" & "Mary Portas: Secret Shopper"

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Jodie Ounsley

First Deaf Female England Rugby player, Known as 'Fury' In Gladiators 2024, Jiu-Jitsu Wrestler & Sprinter

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Baroness Ruth Hunt

Third Most Influential LGBT Person in Britain, Director of Deeds & Words & Former CEO of Stonewall

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The cost of hiring a keynote speaker varies depending on several factors. Experience plays a major role; those with a high-profile background or specialist expertise often command higher fees. Similarly, the length of time that a speaker has been active in their field can also influence cost, with established professional speakers typically charging more for their proven insight and practised delivery. Factors such as location also impact the fee that a speaker requests, as travel and accommodation expenses are often added to events that are outside of the speaker’s local area.

For the precise cost of a speaker, it is best to consult one of the London Keynote Speaker Agency’s expert booking agents. Keynote speakers and event hosts can range anywhere from £1000 to in excess of £50,000 for speakers with increased levels of experience and expertise, or celebrities.

The ideal time to hire a keynote speaker depends on the details of your event, but generally speaking, it is always best to book in advance to avoid disappointment. For major awareness days or months, like International Women’s Day or Black History Month, the most in-demand speakers can be fully booked up to a year in advance. Securing your perfect speaker early ensures you get the right fit for your audience, theme and budget. Early booking allows you time to plan, coordinate logistics and create a cohesive event plan.

You can hire keynote speakers on a wide range of topics, from mental health, wellbeing, and diversity and inclusion to artificial intelligence and the future of work. Our speakers inspire audiences with insight, expertise, and lived experience. If you’re looking for a speaker who doesn’t fit within our current roster, get in touch. Our expert booking agents have a global network of speakers and will source the perfect fit for your theme. Whether you need an authority on geopolitics or a leading voice on psychological safety, we’ll match you with the right speaker to elevate your next event.

Keynote speakers are available for both virtual and in-person events. Virtual events became a popular format during the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to appeal to organisers who prefer the flexibility they offer. Hosting online removes the need for a venue, travel, and accommodation costs, making it a practical option for global audiences. Many speakers now deliver their talks virtually through platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams. Whether you’re planning a corporate meeting, webinar, or online conference, our team can help. Contact the London Keynote Speakers Agency to find the best speakers for your virtual or hybrid event.

Many keynote speakers can tailor their content to suit the specific goals, audience, and theme of your event. While we offer a wide range of speakers across many topics, some specialise in customising their talks to reflect your company’s values, objectives, or industry challenges. This ensures the message resonates deeply and delivers lasting impact. Whether you’re hosting a leadership summit, corporate conference, or team-building event, we’ll connect you with a speaker who can adapt their message to your needs. To find out which speakers can personalise their content, contact the London Keynote Speakers Agency for tailored recommendations.

Yes, you can speak directly with your keynote speaker before your event. We organise briefing calls to ensure everything runs smoothly and aligns with your goals. During the call, you’ll have the chance to discuss what you’d like the speaker to focus on, the key messages you want delivered, and how their talk can best serve your business. It’s also an opportunity to cover practical details such as timing, format, and any technical or logistical requirements. These conversations help build a strong connection between you and the speaker, ensuring a confident and well-prepared delivery on the day.