Anja Blacha is an extreme mountaineer and sportswoman with a number of records: She is the first German woman to conquer K2, the youngest German woman on Mount Everest and the youngest German to climb all Seven Summits. She also holds the record for the longest solo, unsupported, unassisted polar... Read more
Anja Blacha is an extreme mountaineer and sportswoman with a number of records: She is the first German woman to conquer K2, the youngest German woman on Mount Everest and the youngest German to climb all Seven Summits. She also holds the record for the longest solo, unsupported, unassisted polar expedition of any woman.
Anja Blacha grew up in Bielefeld and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Mannheim and a Master’s degree in Philosophy from the University of London. During her studies she spent time abroad at UC Berkeley and Korea University. Before Anja Blacha moved to Zurich in 2016, where she works in the telecommunications industry, she lived and worked in London.
Her latest successful expedition took her over almost 1,400 kilometres on skis from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole in around 58 days through snow and ice. Alone and without any help from others, she arrived there in January 2020, impressively showing that records are possible regardless of gender. She is dedicating her expedition to all women who fight prejudices.
Anja Blacha is also a long-time fencing athlete and will be voted Sportswoman of the Year by the University of London in 2012. In 2017, Zeit Campus named her one of the “18 for 18” – 18 influential people under 30.
In her sought-after lectures, Anja Blacha uses her impressive adventures to show, for example, how to dare and achieve goals and how weaknesses can be turned into superpowers.
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You can book Anja Blacha through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Anja's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Anja Blacha'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 Anja tailored to your event.
Anja Blacha speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Anja to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Anja Blacha for events worldwide, subject to Anja'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 Anja Blacha 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 Anja can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Anja Blacha 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 Anja can offer.
Anja Blacha 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.
Anja Blacha's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Anja'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.
Anja Blacha can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Anja'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 Anja Blacha 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 Anja Blacha, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Anja's current availability for your dates.