Christophe Galfard is a renowned physicist specialising in theoretical physics. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge under the direction of Stephen Hawking, the famous British theoretical physicist. Christophe Galfard’s objective is to make science accessible to all, whether through his books or the many conferences he hosts... Read more
Christophe Galfard is a renowned physicist specialising in theoretical physics.
He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge under the direction of Stephen Hawking, the famous British theoretical physicist.
Christophe Galfard’s objective is to make science accessible to all, whether through his books or the many conferences he hosts on the secrets of science. He collaborated with Stephen and Lucy Hawking on a novel aimed at children, “George and the Secrets of the Universe”, to show science in a fun and entertaining way.
He has also published “The Universe in your Hand” in 2015 and “How to Understand E =mc2” in 2017.
Christophe Galfard is a graduate of École Centrale Paris in theoretical physics.
He entered the University of Cambridge shortly after, where he has worked on his thesis for six years under the direction of the famous astrophysicist, Stephen Hawking.
They worked together on the formation of black holes and on the origin of the Universe.
After completing his Ph.D. in theoretical physics, Christophe Galfard devoted himself to the popularisation of science through the explanation of the latest scientists’ discoveries.
He pursues his goal by participating in many conferences around the world as a speaker, to answer questions from the audience about the Universe, the Big Bang, the existence of black holes, aliens or even parallel worlds, but always in a fun and entertaining way.
Stephen Hawking’s former student recently hosted a series of ten lectures at the MK2 in Paris to help decoding the latest scientific discoveries, entitled “Come and explore the universe with Christophe Galfard”. Whilst undertaking this, he participated in several TEDx talks where he talks about galaxies, quantum computer and parallel universes.
Christophe Galfard regularly hosts radio shows on French radio “France Inter”: “The universe at hand” and “The universe in three minutes”. He has also made numerous appearances on French television: “In search of extra-terrestrial life” on BFMTV; “The man who dissects the mysteries of the universe” in the magazine “C à vous”, «JT de 13h » on France 2 and an interview on the “Comment ça va bien” show hosted by journalist Stéphane Bern.
He has published four bestselling books for children to date. Christophe Galfard’s bestseller book “The Universe in your Hand” has been translated into 21 languages.
You can book Christophe Galfard through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Christophe's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Christophe Galfard'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 Christophe tailored to your event.
Christophe Galfard speaks on Society & Education. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Christophe to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Christophe Galfard for events worldwide, subject to Christophe'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 Christophe Galfard 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 Christophe can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Christophe Galfard 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 Christophe can offer.
Christophe Galfard delivers keynotes in English, French. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Christophe Galfard's areas of expertise include Society & Education. To get a clear sense of Christophe'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.
Christophe Galfard can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Society & Education is relevant. Details of Christophe'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 Christophe Galfard 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 Christophe Galfard, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Christophe's current availability for your dates.