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Eden Project co-founder & speaker

Tim Smit

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Sir Tim Smit KBE helps organisations turn environmental purpose into commercial growth. A sustainability keynote speaker and social enterprise leader, Tim inspires audiences to align profit with purpose through storytelling, creativity, and regenerative thinking. Co-founder of the globally recognised Eden Project.

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Co-founder of the celebrated Eden Project in Cornwall
Restorer of the Lost Gardens of Heligan
Author and Sunday Times Book of the Year winner

Sir Tim Smit is an entrepreneur, regeneration pioneer, and sustainability leader best known for transforming ambitious environmental ideas into projects that deliver lasting social and economic impact. Tim co-founded the Eden Project in Cornwall, one of Britain's most recognised environmental and visitor attractions, and helped restore The Lost Gardens of Heligan from decades of neglect into an internationally celebrated destination. Under his leadership, Eden evolved from a former clay pit into a landmark project that has generated more than £1.9 billion for the regional economy. He is also the founder of HOW2, a digital technical college, a recipient of the Royal Society of Arts Albert Medal, and a KBE. Drawing on experience across heritage restoration, sustainability, education, science communication, and social enterprise, Tim demonstrates how large-scale projects can unite commercial success with environmental and community benefit. His work shows organisations how to build purpose-led initiatives that create measurable value while engaging people through clear storytelling and shared ambition. Audiences leave Tim's sessions with a clearer sense of how environmental responsibility translates into commercial opportunity, and a practical framework for aligning organisational purpose with long-term value creation. Book Tim Smit to bring one of the most compelling cases for sustainable enterprise to your next event.

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How The Eden Project Contributed £1.9b To The Cornish Economy

Sir Tim Smit KBE traces the entrepreneurial journey behind the Eden Project, from a neglected clay pit to a destination that has attracted 19 million visitors and contributed over £1.9 billion to the Cornish economy. Tim shares the decisions, principles, and creative risks that shaped Eden's growth, offering a candid account of how sustainability, innovation, and commercial rigour can reinforce rather than undermine each other.

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Tim is a regeneration pioneer and sustainability leader whose Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan restorations transformed communities, generated significant regional economic impact, and exemplify purpose-led enterprise. Drawing on his work, Tim provides practical frameworks for value creation delivered through compelling storytelling to mobilise people and organisations.

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Tim was a strong advocate of our sustainability policy to the event, so much so that he decided to walk there.

Brands At Work

Tim was an inspirational speaker. He spoke for 45 minutes, without notes and just flawless, with the time that just passed and when he concluded you wanted him to carry on talking. He has our audience riveted from the moment he walked onto the stage and had them hanging onto every word. He shared so much wisdom and insight and was REAL. He will inject his passion and energy into any function and allow people to come away with a new look on life itself - a truly inspiration man and speaker.

Tatjana Keenan

Acumen Business Law

Tim Smit held this audience in the palm of his hand, and no-one wanted it to end!

University College Oxford

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Tim’s delivery style is passionate and authentic, championing sustainability through personal action. He inspires audiences by leading with example and demonstrating genuine commitment to environmental values.

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