Anna Minton is an acclaimed writer, award winning journalist and academic. She is the celebrated author of two books on cities, Big Capital: Who is London for? and Ground Control: Fear and Happiness in the 21st Century City, both published by Penguin. Big Capital investigates the underlying causes of the... Read more
Anna Minton is an acclaimed writer, award winning journalist and academic. She is the celebrated author of two books on cities, Big Capital: Who is London for? and Ground Control: Fear and Happiness in the 21st Century City, both published by Penguin. Big Capital investigates the underlying causes of the housing crisis in London and other cities and asks who is the city for, as housing becomes above all a financial asset rather than a place to live. Ground Control focuses on the privatization of public space, high security and fear and trust in cities. She is currently working on her third book which takes these themes onto a global canvas, examining the impact of the contemporary property economy on cities. The 2008 financial crash was caused by the sub prime property crisis and she believes that we are currently living through a super prime crisis.
She is an experienced public speaker giving frequent conference keynotes and appearing on television and radio. She began her career as a journalist and this background ensures that she is an excellent communicator, fluently explaining complex ideas to a wide variety of mainstream audiences. The events and conferences she speaks at, in the UK and abroad and in person and online, range from property finance professionals to parliament and the art world, as well as academic and policy making audiences.
Anna Minton was the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 Fellow in the Built Environment and is Honorary Professor at the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, University College London. She is Reader in Architecture at the University of East London where she runs a post-graduate course on cities. The course investigates the financialization of land, property and housing and its impact on inclusion, diversity and the economy of the city, while also examining ethical alternatives. She is a regular contributor to the Guardian and the Financial Times.
You can book Anna Minton through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Anna's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Anna Minton'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 Anna tailored to your event.
Anna Minton speaks on Cities, Cities & Environment, Economics, Security, Smart Cities. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Anna to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Anna Minton for events worldwide, subject to Anna'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 Anna Minton 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 Anna can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Anna Minton 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 Anna can offer.
Anna Minton delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Anna Minton's areas of expertise include Cities, Cities & Environment, Economics, Security, Smart Cities. To get a clear sense of Anna'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.
Anna Minton can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Cities, Cities & Environment, Economics, Security, Smart Cities is relevant. Details of Anna'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 Anna Minton 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 Anna Minton, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Anna's current availability for your dates.