Our academic speakers include Cambridge and Harvard professors, Emmy-winning broadcasters and the researchers who make complex ideas accessible.
Academic speakers are being booked for keynotes that translate research into practical business thinking, and for conference sessions on how people learn, decide and behave. The current trending group spans mathematics, psychology and brand strategy, with a bestselling criminal psychologist among the most requested.
Brian Cox
Educator
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STEM
Scott Galloway
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Academic
Hannah Fry
STEM
Academic
Celebrity
Tim Spector
Nutrition
Academic
Scientist
Mariano Sigman
Artist
STEM
Academic
Marcus Buckingham
Academic
Business Leader
Author
Randolph Cohen
Economist
Finance
Academic
Asha Rangappa
AAPI Heritage
Yale
Academic
Niven Postma
Academic
Psychology
Business Leader
Aaron Balick
Digital Expert
Academic
Psychology
Adrian Furnham
Psychology
HR
Business Consulting
Alex Connock
Digital Expert
Academic
Entrepreneur
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the process - step by step
Tell us about your event and we'll do the rest. No back-and-forth, no guesswork — just the right speaker, matched to your brief, handled end to end.
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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.
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Tell us about your event and we'll send you a curated shortlist within a day. We combine PepTalk's smart matching engine technology with the expertise of our booking team to find the speaker who's right for your audience, your brief, and your budget.
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From global enterprises to fast-growing teams, event organisers come back to PepTalk because we get it right the first time.
PepTalk makes the whole process effortless. They don't just connect you with a speaker — they understand your goals, match you with the right voice, and make every detail seamless. It's the most professional and enjoyable booking experience I've had.
We work with PepTalk across our flagship conferences, executive roundtables and dinner events. They have an exceptional ability to source world-class speakers while delivering a genuinely personal, white-glove service throughout. They are, quite simply, a pleasure to work with.
Working with PepTalk has been an outstanding experience from start to finish. Their level of service is truly exceptional - a standard that's incomparable to anyone else in the industry. If you're considering partnering with PepTalk, don't hesitate.
PepTalk are brilliant. They truly understand our goals and consistently deliver, connecting us with experts who bring unique and thought-provoking insights. Highly recommended.
We've worked with PepTalk on a range of projects – from motivational speakers on high performance to a coaching programme focused on work-life balance & change. They take the time to understand what we need. We value the partnership.
The team at PepTalk was incredibly responsive and invested in our event's success. From their suggestions we were able to easily identify a speaker that matched what we were looking for. They were incredible to work with, I would recommend them to anyone!
The client service has been truly exceptional, and the support in planning our annual speaker programme has been invaluable. PepTalk is a team we love working with, time and time again.
Everything has been smooth with PepTalk. Great communication. Easy booking. And great follow-up.
PepTalk made the entire speaker booking process seamless. They were incredibly fast, easy to work with, and took the time to understand our brief and learning outcomes. The expert speaker they matched us with brought fresh, engaging perspectives that resonated perfectly with our audience.
frequently asked questions
Something we've not covered here?
An academic speaker is a researcher or scholar who shares deep expertise from their field with a wider audience. Expect rigorous, evidence-based insight made accessible and relevant. Their talks suit conferences and knowledge-led events. PepTalk can match you with the right academic speaker.
Academic speakers talk about research, evidence, big ideas and the latest thinking in their field, from science to economics and beyond. Many also cover innovation, critical thinking and applying research to real problems. Sessions bring depth and credibility. PepTalk can align the themes closely with your event goals.
Academic speaker fees typically range from £3,000 to £25,000+ in the UK, or $5,000 to $50,000+ in the US. Profile, field, audience size, session length and travel all shape the final figure. PepTalk keeps booking simple.
An academic speaker focuses on research and advancing knowledge, while an educator speaker focuses on teaching, learning and passing knowledge on. Both work in education, but the emphasis differs. PepTalk can help you choose the right fit for your audience and event.
Yes, many academic speakers also host, run workshops or join panels. Workshops suit deep-dive sessions, while panels welcome their expertise in debate. Tell us your outcome and we will match you with the right format for your audience. PepTalk can help you plan it.
Yes, an academic speaker can present at a virtual or hybrid event. Online, the talk uses clear visuals and live Q&A to make research accessible on camera. The depth stays intact. PepTalk can help set up the right virtual format with you.
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