Creativity Speakers

More than 70% of companies expect creative thinking to become the most important skill between 2023 and 2027, highlighting how vital creativity is for future success. In a fast-changing business world, innovation and problem-solving are no longer optional—they are essential for growth and competitiveness. Creativity keynote speakers are hired to spark fresh thinking, challenge old habits, and show teams how to approach obstacles with new ideas.

Creativity speakers inspire employees to step outside traditional frameworks, fostering innovation that drives performance and resilience. By hiring a creativity speaker, businesses invest in unlocking potential and equipping teams for long-term success.

Emma Lightbown Official Speaker Profile Picture

Emma Lightbown

Features Presenter, Stylist, Former Model, Host of ‘Off the Hanger’ Podcast & Fashion Expert for QVC
Martin Kemp Official Speaker Profile Picture

Martin Kemp

British Award-Winning Actor, Spandau Ballet Bassist, EastEnders Star, Television Personality, Film Director, Broadcaster & Author
Kennan the Poet Official Speaker Profile Picture

Kennan The Poet

Spoken Word Artist & Vocal Storyteller Inspiring Courage, Connection & Creative Expression
Paolo Petrocelli Official Speaker Profile Picture

Paolo Petrocelli

International Head of Dubai Opera, Cultural Executive, Academic, Author, Young Global Leader, Cultural Diplomacy Advocate
Cat Burns SpeakOut Speaker Profile Pictures

Cat Burns

BRIT Award-Nominated Singer-Songwriter, Mercury Prize-Shortlisted Artist, UK Chart-Topping Musician, Soulful Pop Performer & LGBTQ+ Advocate
Sir James Dyson Official Speaker Profile Ima

Sir James Dyson

Ground-breaking Founder Behind Dyson, Honorary Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Guest Across TV Including ‘This Morning’ & ‘The Late Show’ & Author of ‘Against The Odds’
Adrian Newey Official Speaker Profile Image

Adrian Newey

Co-Owner of Aston Martin F1, Former Chief Technical Officer for Red Bull, Chief Technical Director for McLaren, Author of ‘How to Build a Car’ & Guest on ‘The High Performance’ Podcast
Rianna Patterson Official Speaker Profile Picture

Rianna Patterson

Mental Health Activist, TEDx Speaker, Founder of Dominica Dementia Foundation, Queen’s Young Leader Award Recipient
Kay Firth-Butterfield Official Speaker Profile Picture

Kay Firth-Butterfield

CEO of the Good Tech Advisory, World’s First Chief AI Ethics Officer & Lord Chief Justice’s Advisory on AI & Law
Will Smith Official Speaker Profile Image

Will Smith

Tom Comedian, Emmy Award-Winning Creator, Showrunner of ‘Slow Horses’, Regular BBC Reporter & Guest on ‘Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two’
Henry Ajder Official Speaker Profile Picture

Henry Ajder

The First ‘GenAI Cartographer’, Generative AI ‘Luminary’ Advisor for EY & Member of Meta’s Reality Labs Advisory Council
Will Gompertz Official Speaker Profile Image

Will Gompertz

Former Arts Editor for The BBC, Barbican’s Director of Arts & Learning & Named One of The World’s Top 50 Creative Thinkers by New York’s Creativity Magazine
Wayne Hemingway Official Speaker Profile Image

Wayne Hemingway MBE

British Designer, Co-Founder of Red or Dead, Founder of HemingwayDesign & Winner of Three British Fashion Council Street Style Awards
Tommy Walsh Official Speaker Profile Image

Tommy Walsh

Original Presenter of ‘Ground Force’, DIY Presenter for Discovery With ‘DIY Survival’ & ‘Challenge Tommy’, Host of BBC’s ‘Death By Gardening’ & Bestselling Author of ‘Tommy Walsh DIY Survival’
Tim Reid Official Speaker Profile Image

Tim Reid

Co-Creator & Co-Writer of BBC One’s BAFTA Award Winning Sitcom ‘Peter Kay’s Car Share’ & Podcast Host of ‘First of Firsts’
Tania de Jong Official Speaker Profile Picture

Tania de Jong

Founder of Creative Universe, Founder of  Creativity Australia, Founder of Mind Medicine Australia, Classically Trained Soprano, Mental Health Advocate, Keynote Speaker & Recognised As One of Australia’s Most Influential Changemakers
Shed Simove Official Speaker Profile Image

Shed Simove

Leading Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author of ‘Success Or Your Money Back’
Rory Sutherland Official Speaker Profile Picture

Rory Sutherland

Vice Chairman of Ogilvy, Fortnightly Columnist for The Spectator, Author of ‘Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don’t Make Sense’, Former President of the IPA, Former Chair of the Judges for the Direct Jury at Cannes & Trustee of the Benjamin Franklin House
Reuben Christian Official Speaker Profile Image

Reuben Christian

Founder of Dream Rehab, Podcast Host of ‘What Is This Behaviour?’ & Comissioned by The BBC, Channel 4, VICE & TED
Rachel de Thame Official Speaker Profile Image

Rachel de Thame

Presenter of BBC’s ‘Gardener’s World’, Mainstream Media Columnist & Former Model
Sue Black Official Speaker Profile Image

Professor Sue Black OBE

Globally Recognised Authority in Technology Named One of Forbes ‘Top 50 Women in Tech’
Matthew Blakemore Official Speaker Profile Picture

Matthew Blakemore

CEO Of  AI Caramba!, Leader In Artificial Intelligence, AI-Generated Film Creator, AI Lecturer at the National Film School of Denmark, Named a Forty Under 40 in the UK & Business UK Tech Visionary Award Winner 
Kevin McCloud Official Speaker Profile Image

Kevin McCloud

Design Expert & Television Presenter Best Known For Channel 4’s ‘Grand Designs’ & ‘Demolition’
John Amabile Official Speaker Profile Pictures

John Amabile

Scottish Interior Designer, Television Presenter on 60 Minute Makeover, Production Designer for BBC & STV, Event Host & Speaker
Amy Brann Official Speaker Profile Picture

Amy Brann

Founder of Synaptic Potential, Leading Expert in Neuroscience for Business Performance & Author of ‘Make Your Brain Work’

Creativity speakers cover a wide range of topics focused on innovation, problem-solving and unlocking new ways of thinking within organisations. Common areas include creative thinking techniques, design thinking, idea generation and fostering a culture of innovation. Many also explore overcoming creative blocks, encouraging collaboration and using creativity to drive business growth and competitive advantage. In addition, speakers often address how to apply creativity in leadership, strategy and day-to-day decision-making, providing practical tools that help teams think differently and generate more effective solutions.

Local or emerging creativity speakers may cost from around £1,000, while mid-tier national speakers typically range between £5,000 and £10,000. Internationally recognised innovators, bestselling authors, designers and high-profile business creatives can command fees from £10,000 to £100,000 or more, depending on their profile and demand. Speaker costs can also be influenced by the event location, audience size, travel requirements and whether tailored workshops or interactive sessions are included. 

For an accurate quote tailored to your event, contact SpeakOut to discuss your requirements.