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Mark McCaughrean
Astronomer & space storyteller
Transform space science into compelling narratives with Mark McCaughrean, speaker and astronomer. Mark works with audiences to bridge scientific discovery and creative expression, delivering award-winning insights as Senior Advisor at the European Space Agency and James Webb Space Telescope scientist.
Explore the most in-demand speaker topics across , tailored to today’s business challenges and audience needs.
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Tell us your brief.
Share the event, the audience, the theme, and the budget. The more context you give us, the sharper the shortlist we'll come back with.
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Get your proposal within 24 hours.
We respond fast. You'll get a hand-picked selection of speakers matched to your brief, with full profiles, fees, and our recommendation on who's the strongest fit.
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Refine until it's right.
Not quite right? Tell us what's missing from the shortlist and we'll adjust. We work with you until you're confident you've found the right person.
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Confirm. We handle everything else.
Contracts, fees, travel, briefing calls, on-the-day logistics. We manage the full process so your team doesn't have to.
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Event countdown.
Relax. Your speaker or expert is confirmed, the prep is done, and your event is in good hands. Show up and enjoy it.

Heidelberg: Where Academia Meets Events
Heidelberg is a stunning German city nestled along the Neckar River, crowned by a magnificent Renaissance castle. Home to Germany's oldest university (founded 1386), it pulses with academic energy, hosting world-class researchers, scientists, and thought leaders across medicine, physics, and the humanities.
This intellectual density makes Heidelberg exceptional for sourcing local speakers — experts in life sciences, innovation, and culture are embedded throughout the city. Its compact, walkable old town offers charming historic venues alongside modern conference facilities, creating memorable event atmospheres. Well-connected by rail to Frankfurt and Stuttgart, attendees arrive easily. The city's international community ensures diverse, globally-minded talent is always close at hand.
Why PepTalk
The smarter way to book speakers
No more chasing agencies, comparing fees or managing contracts. One brief, one team, one platform.
Personalised matching
Tell us your brief and our team hand-picks 3–5 speakers aligned to your audience, goals and budget. Within 24 hours. No endless scrolling, no guesswork.
Full-service booking
Contracts, logistics, briefing, travel, day-of support. We manage the entire process so you don't have to.
Trusted network
15,000+ speakers across 42 countries. Every speaker vetted. Every booking rated by the teams who've worked with them.
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frequently asked questions
Questions about booking a speaker?
Partnering with PepTalk means elevating your events with our curated roster of top motivational speakers, industry experts, delivering punchy keynotes that leave a lasting impact. From talent selection, to contracts and logistics, we handle it all. We have global expert network, with over 15,000 speakers from over 50 countries on our roster. We also provide a full range of talent, from event hosts and moderators to interviewers and corporate entertainment, ensuring your event’s success from start to finish.
Email us, message us, or call us with your event details (topic, audience, budget, date, location) and the PepTalk team will send a custom speaker proposal within 24 hours. Once you've shortlisted, we'll confirm availability and fees, and you can arrange a chemistry call before deciding. From there, we handle contracts, logistics, and travel.
Whether you'd like to make a booking, need help with an event or anything else, we're here to help. Email us at hello@getapeptalk.com or send us a message via the chat. You can also call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US).
No problem! We often handle last-minute requests and can secure or replace a speaker, comedian, awards or event host quickly — almost anywhere in the world. However, speaker availability might be limited as the event date approaches. Email hello@getapeptalk.com with your requirements.
Yes. PepTalk books commercial podcast guests every week of the year. A high-profile voice can boost your podcast's reach and deliver ideas to your audience at scale. Fees typically start from £2000 / $2,000, depending on the expert. Our network includes bestselling authors, industry leaders, and cultural figures who have appeared on leading global podcasts — and many host their own. Whether you want bold insights, candid stories, or deep expertise, we'll help you find the right guest to elevate your show.
Book conference speakers 6–12 months in advance. Top speakers fill their calendars fast, so the earlier you start, the better your chances of securing your first choice. PepTalk makes it easy to browse, check availability, and confirm speakers quickly — giving you more time to focus on the rest of your event.
Not necessarily. While the speakers listed on our website may not have worked with PepTalk in the past, they are recognized professionals in the industry and known to engage in similar events and engagements. Alongside direct talent, we work with a wide variety of speaker agents and talent agencies, to ensure we have the best selection of speakers, hosts, comedians and entertainers available.
Yes. If they're not listed on the site, tell us their name and we'll take it from there. The PepTalk talent network extends well beyond what's publicly listed, so there's a good chance we can still book them.
If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience. As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure the right talent for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about this expert's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting talent directly.
PepTalk has booked speakers for German organisations and in Germany, including Mercedes AMG, Adidas, SMA Solar Technology, Citywire, Pasha Innovation, and SUSE.
PepTalk operates under UK GDPR, which the European Commission has confirmed as offering an equivalent level of protection to EU GDPR, so data can move freely between the UK and EU without extra transfer agreements. Client and speaker data is handled in line with data protection law throughout the booking process.
We’re brief-led, flexible, and focused on finding the right person for the job. That means we’re not here to push the same shortlist every time. We combine platform discovery with hands-on curation, so clients get a faster, more tailored route to the right speaker.
We work across practical business topics like AI, leadership, future of work, transformation, communication, resilience, and change, and we tailor recommendations to your audience, budget, and event goals. These are some of the most common themes we help with across the DACH region
Yes. We often work with speakers who are also operators, advisors, researchers, founders, athletes, or leaders in their field. That matters because audiences respond well to people with current, real-world experience — not just a polished stage story.
No. Sometimes the best speaker for your event is a well-known name. Sometimes it’s someone with deep expertise, a fresh point of view, and stronger relevance for your audience. We focus on who will create the most value in the room.
Yes — that’s one of the most common requests we get. We regularly help clients find fresh voices for annual events, repeat audiences, and teams who want a new perspective rather than the usual names.
Book a speaker who nails your brief.
Tell us what you’re working on and we’ll match you with the talent your audience won’t stop talking about.
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