Afshin Molavi is one of the world’s most compelling voices on the forces reshaping our global economy, geopolitics, and society. A Senior Fellow at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, founder of the widely read Emerging World newsletter, and columnist for Forbes, Molavi delivers dynamic, insight-rich keynotes that... Read more
Afshin Molavi is one of the world’s most compelling voices on the forces reshaping our global economy, geopolitics, and society. A Senior Fellow at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, founder of the widely read Emerging World newsletter, and columnist for Forbes, Molavi delivers dynamic, insight-rich keynotes that connect the dots between geopolitics, demographics, technology, trade, capital flows, and the shifting balance of global power.
A former journalist and development banker, Molavi brings rare range and depth to the stage. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Economist, Businessweek, and Institutional Investor, and his reporting career includes roles at Reuters, The Washington Post, and the Financial Times. He has served as a senior global advisor at Oxford Analytica, worked at the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation, and co-founded both the World Economy Roundtable and emerge85 Lab, an initiative exploring transformative change across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East, home to 85% of the world’s population. He was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Molavi describes globalization as a “relentless and historic series of flows”, an evolving force shaping everyday life. As he often tells audiences: “Globalization isn’t somewhere distant, it’s in your cup, your car, your home, your meal.”
From the coffee we drink in the morning to the microchips powering our devices, Molavi reveals how global supply chains, capital markets, energy transitions, demographic shifts, and technological disruption shape boardrooms and communities alike, and how recent policy shifts in Washington and other major capitals are accelerating what he calls our “new global operating system,” one increasingly defined by power politics, resource competition, new alliances, technological realignment, and profound demographic change.
Known for his approachable style, sharp insight, and engaging wit, Molavi draws on history, literature, film, and even pop culture and sports to make complex global issues vivid and accessible. He moves seamlessly from Wall Street to Main Street, from European boardrooms to Asian and Middle Eastern cities, offering audiences clarity in a world defined by uncertainty.
From Dallas to Dubai, Atlanta to Amsterdam, and Los Angeles to London, Molavi has delivered impactful keynotes for corporations, investor forums, family offices, trade associations, and global institutions. His presentations blend data, storytelling, and strategic foresight, leaving audiences not just with a clearer understanding of where the world is headed, but with practical insight on how to position themselves for what comes next.
If you want your audience to understand the new global operating system, and find opportunity within it, Afshin Molavi brings the map.
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Afshin Molavi's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Afshin tailored to your event.
Afshin Molavi speaks on America, Asia, Global Trends, Government & Politics, Middle East. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Afshin to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Afshin Molavi for events worldwide, subject to Afshin's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Afshin Molavi is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Afshin can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Afshin Molavi on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Afshin can offer.
Afshin Molavi delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Afshin Molavi's areas of expertise include America, Asia, Global Trends, Government & Politics, Middle East. To get a clear sense of Afshin's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Afshin Molavi can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in America, Asia, Global Trends, Government & Politics, Middle East is relevant. Details of Afshin's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Afshin Molavi is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Afshin Molavi, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Afshin's current availability for your dates.