Politics & Geopolitics Speakers

Keynote speakers on politics and geopolitics help audiences navigate an era of shifting power. They break down the impact of major geopolitical events and risks, such as the sweeping tariffs imposed by Donald Trump that reshaped global trade and sparked retaliations from major partners. Geopolitics speakers also explore dramatic global conflicts and developments, such as the United States military capture of the President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, on 3 January 2026 and the reverberations for oil markets. If you are looking for a keynote speaker who can explore everything from ongoing global conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan, to AI-driven inflation and American policy direction, hire an expert in politics and geopolitics now!

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Gordon Corera

Security Analyst, Former BBC Security Correspondent, Co-Host of ‘The Rest is Classified’ Podcast, Visiting Professor at King’s College London & Six-Time Author
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James Kanagasooriam

Chief Research Officer at Focaldata, Honorary Professor at the University of Glasgow, Advisory Board Member of Onward & Former Partner of Polling & Data Science at Hanbury Strategy
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Abena Akuffo-Kelly

Founder of Kanea Consulting, Chief AI Learning & Transformation Officer at Anaiya Group Ltd, Former Mayor of Folkestone & Professional Development Lead for STEM Learning
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Dr Antonio Weiss

Co-Founder of Thomas Clipper, Bestselling Author of ‘AI Demystified’, Affiliated Researcher at the University of Cambridge’s Digital State programme, Former Chair of the Labour Group & Senior Advisor on Technology to Keir Starmer’s Office
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Colin Richardson MBE

Former 22 SAS Officer & Counterterrorism Specialist
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Kimberlé Crenshaw

Founded the Critical Race Theory Workshop, Co-Founded the African American Policy Forum, Author of ‘On Intersectionality: Essential Writings’ & Won the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Lifetime Achievement Award
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Lord Simon Woolley

Founder of Operation Black Vote, Chair of the UK Government Race Disparity Unit Advisory Group, Principal of Homerton College & Former Commissioner for the Equality & Human Rights Commission
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Kehinde Andrews

Founder of the Harambee Organisation of Black Unity, The First Professor of Black Studies in the UK & Co-Chair of The Black Studies Association
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Ije McDougall

Founder of The Kairos Initiative, Magistrate for the UK Ministry of Justice & Author of ‘Surviving 0 to 5: #MumofGirls’
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Helen Clark

Second Female & 37th Prime Minister of New Zealand, Former Administrator of the UN Development Programme & Recipient of the New Zealand Women of Influence Lifetime Achievement Award
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Robert Pritchard

Deputy Head of the UK’s Cyber Security Operations Centre
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Baroness Eliza Manningham-Buller

Former Director General of MI5, The First Female Chancellor of The Order of the Garter & Co-President of Chatham House
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Lord John Taylor

Founder of the Warwick Leadership Academy, Former Conservative MP for St Alphege, Youngest & Only Black Peer Appointed to the House of Lords, Former Special Advisor to the Home Office & Author of ‘Talk About’
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Malala Yousafzai

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Co-Founder of the Malala Fund, Author of ‘I Am Malala’ & Won the UN Human Rights Prize
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Stephanie Flanders

Award-Winning Economist, Head of Bloomberg Economics & Government, The Host of Trumponomics & Former BBC Economics Editor
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Roz Savage MBE

Ocean Rower, Adventurer, Environmentalist, Liberal Democrat MP for South Cotswolds, Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society & the First Woman To Row Solo Across the Atlantic, Pacific, & Indian Oceans
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Kay Firth-Butterfield

CEO of the Good Tech Advisory, World’s First Chief AI Ethics Officer & Lord Chief Justice’s Advisory on AI & Law
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Henry Ajder

The First ‘GenAI Cartographer’, Generative AI ‘Luminary’ Advisor for EY & Member of Meta’s Reality Labs Advisory Council
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The Rt Hon The Lord David Blunkett

Former Education Secretary, Home Secretary & Secretary of State for Work & Pensions
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The Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable

Former Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, Liberal Democrat MP for Twickenham & Secretary of State for Business, Innovation & Skills
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Toby Young

Renowned Journalist, Co-Founder of the West London Free School & Bestselling Author of ‘How To Lose Friends and Alienate People’
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Tim Shipman

Political Commentator for The Sunday Times, Guest On ‘Have I Got News For You’ & 2017’s ‘Press Journalist Of The Year’
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Paul Eastham

Former Daily Mail Deputy Political Editor, Political Correspondent, Industry Correspondent, Broadcast Commentator & Political Journalism Speaker
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Sophie Walker

Leader of The Women’s Equality Party, Former Journalist & Bestselling Author of ‘Grace Under Pressure’ & ‘Five Rules For Rebellion’
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Nina Schick

Artificial Intelligence Expert, Founder of Tamang Ventures, AI Advisor, Author, Geopolitics & Technology Keynote Speaker
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Nina dos Santos

Europe Editor at CNN, Former Bloomberg Television Anchor, Sky News Journalist, International Business & Political Correspondent
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Steve Nallon

Impressionist, Worked on ‘Night of a Thousand Faces’, ‘Spitting Image’ & ‘The Jon Culshaw Show’, After-Dinner Speaker & Gala Entertainer
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Nick Robinson

Former TV-am Sports Presenter, ITV Sport Main Presenter, BBC Midlands Today Presenter, Conference Host & Facilitator

Politics and geopolitics speakers typically cover a broad range of topics focused on national and global affairs. This can include international relations, global security, economic policy, elections, leadership, and the impact of political decisions on business and society. Many also explore geopolitical risk, emerging global powers, conflict zones, trade relationships, and future trends shaping the world order. Their aim is to break down complex issues into clear, accessible insights, helping audiences understand how political and global developments influence industries, organisations, and everyday life.

Hiring a politics and geopolitics speaker helps organisations better understand the global forces shaping their industry, from international relations and economic shifts to political risk, trade policy, and regulatory change. These speakers translate complex global issues into clear, actionable insights that support stronger strategic decision-making, risk awareness, and long-term planning. This is increasingly important as geopolitical instability continues to influence business confidence and operations worldwide. Research from the World Economic Forum shows that 18% of global experts identify geoeconomic confrontation as the top risk, highlighting the growing impact of geopolitical issues on business strategy and resilience.

The leading political speakers to hire include Luciana Berger, Sir Craig Oliver, Catherine Mayer, Alan Johnson, Samuel Kasumu, Andrew Neil, Pippa Malmgren, Alastair Campbell, Oona King and Robert Peston. Drawing on first-hand experience in government, economics, journalism and international affairs, they deliver engaging insight on topics such as elections, public policy, global conflict, leadership and geopolitical risk, helping audiences better understand an increasingly complex political landscape.

To explore a curated list of leading political speakers you can book for your next event, visit this guide on the 10 Political Speakers Ideal for Conferences.