Science Speakers

A selection of science speakers from our global network

VBQ Speakers’ network of Science Speakers ranges from neuroscientists, roboticists and cyber experts to astronauts, climatologists and psychologists.

They inspire audiences with their stories of discovery, and provide cutting-edge insights into how new technologies are set to re-shape the way we live and work.

Jamie Bartlett expert technology speaker

Jamie Bartlett

Prolific author on the impact of digital technology on society
Jonah Berger keynote speaker

Jonah Berger

Best-selling author on the science of influence
Sue Black technology speaker

Sue Black

Award-winning computer scientist and social entrepreneur
Liv Boeree keynote speaker

Liv Boeree

One of the most successful female poker players of all time

Nick Bostrom

Director, Future Of Humanity Institute, Oxford University
Daniel Cable keynote speaker

Daniel Cable

Expert and best-selling author on organisational culture
Calum Chace AI speaker

Calum Chace

Expert on the impact of A.I. on business and society
Sweta Chakraborty sustainability speaker

Sweta Chakraborty

Behavioural Scientist and CEO North America of We Don't Have Time
Ed Cooke keynote speaker

Ed Cooke

Grand Master of Memory and co-founder of Memrise
Brian Forde keynote speaker

Brian Forde

Expert on blockchain and crypto-currencies
Hannah Fry keynote speaker

Hannah Fry

Mathematician and award-winning broadcaster
Mo Gawdat future of work speaker

Mo Gawdat

Best-selling author, Solve for Happy Former Chief Business Officer, Google [X]
Ben Hammersley futurist speaker

Ben Hammersley

World-renowned futurist and expert on digital technology
Parag Khanna keynote speaker

Parag Khanna

Best-selling author on global trends & strategy
Tim Peake inspirational speaker

Tim Peake

The First British ESA Astronaut To Visit The ISS
Mark Pollock motivational keynote speaker

Mark Pollock

Resilience, innovation and collaboration speaker
Jeremy Rifkin sustainability speaker

Jeremy Rifkin

Visionary thinker on technology and the environment
Mary Robinson keynote speaker

Mary Robinson

Former President of Ireland; Chair of The Elders; Former UN Special Envoy on Climate Change
David Rowan technology keynote speaker

David Rowan

Expert on technology trends and corporate inovation

Effy Vayena

Professor of Bioethics at the Health Ethics and Policy Lab, ETH Zürich

Mike Walsh

Futurist and 21st century business strategist