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Keynote SpeakerHannah Critchlow

Bestselling Author, Broadcaster & Neuroscience Presenter, Named by Nature as “Rising Star in Life Sciences”

Dr Hannah Critchlow is an internationally-acclaimed neuroscientist, broadcaster, author and Fellow at Magdalene College, University of Cambridge. She regularly appears on BBC, ABC and Korean TV and Radio, most recently in the EPS Great Minds Series, as Science Presenter in Family Brain Games, Tomorrow’s World Live, BBC Radio 4 Destiny... Read more

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Watch Hannah Critchlow in action

  • How our brains shape our destiny | Hannah Critchlow | TEDxExeter

  • Joined Up Thinking with Dr Hannah Critchlow

  • The Science of Fate - Hannah Critchlow

  • Can we rewire our brains? Dr Hannah Critchlow on neuroscience and fate

Popular Talks by Hannah Critchlow

  • Joined up Thinking

    At a time of existential global challenges, we need our best brainpower available. How do we create genius environments, help our brains flourish and boost group thinking? How do we build teams, help them to collaborate and communicate effectively to enhance innovative problem solving? Neuroscientist and bestselling author shows why…

  • Living Intelligently Together During The Fifth Industrial Revolution

    This interactive session filled with experiments and demonstrations takes the audience on an empowering journey through the mind and deep into our intelligence as we enter this new era of existence. How can new neuroscience knowledge help us achieve human centeredness? How do we better access and deploy the innate…

More talks

  • Team-building - collaboration, communication, leadership and collective decision making
  • The science of fate - how our brains shape our destiny
  • Wellbeing - how to create a flourishing, resilient brain
  • Consciousness and our evolving relationship with AI

Biography

Dr Hannah Critchlow is an internationally-acclaimed neuroscientist, broadcaster, author and Fellow at Magdalene College, University of Cambridge. She regularly appears on BBC, ABC and Korean TV and Radio, most recently in the EPS Great Minds Series, as Science Presenter in Family Brain Games, Tomorrow’s World Live, BBC Radio 4 Destiny and the Brain, Start the Week and profiled on The Life Scientific.

Her book on Consciousness: A Ladybird Expert Guide, was published with Penguin in 2018. The Science of Fate, published with Hodder in May, 2019, made The Sunday Times Bestseller list, receiving international press coverage and was translated into 8 languages. Her third book: Joined up Thinking: the science of collective intelligence was published with Hodder in August 2022 to critical acclaim and translated to English and Chinese territories to date. Her fourth book, with Penguin on How to Build a 21st Century Brain, is due for publication April 2026.

She has spoken internationally on the science of collective intelligence to a range of audiences including business leaders, government officials, financial institutions and energy providers. In 2022 Hannah received an Honorary Doctorate for her work in science communication. In 2019 Hannah was named by Nature as a ‘Rising Stars in Life Sciences’. Hannah Critchlow was recognised as a ‘Top 100 UK scientist’ by the UK Science Council in 2014 and one of Cambridge University’s most ‘inspirational and successful women in science’ for her work in science communication. In 2026 she is scheduled to receive the Rosalind Franklin medal for her work in science communication.

Hannah Critchlow has extensive experience creating and delivering interactive talks, workshops and panel discussions for a variety of clients including those in the legal, business and policy setting. Her expertise spans topics from decision-making, morals and ethics, resilience, mental wellbeing, boosting brain performance, intuition and creativity, collective intelligence, cognitive diversity, communication, recruitment strategy and our evolving relationship with AI.

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What clients say about Hannah Critchlow

“Hannah is a top professional – diligent and easy to work with. Hannah has the ability to simplify complex neuroscience into content that is easily digestible. She delivered a fantastic session full of knowledge and practical ideas for leaders to take away and use immediately”. Brendan Barns, Founder London Business Forum
“Hannah was one of our favourite ever speakers at 5×15- she’s dynamic, and an incredible communicator of complex and profound ideas. She wowed our audience in Hackney with her laughing rats and astounding insights into the human brain- we can’t wait for her to come back to join us again.” Daisy Leitch: Director of 5 x 15
“Hannah gave a talk at the How To Academy’s annual Conference on How To Change the World and she was absolutely fabulous. It was a totally inspiring talk that had the audience completely rapt. She is the most brilliant communicator of science.” John Gordon, Director of How to Change the World Academy
“We’ve worked with Hannah for 4 years….she has an exceptional ability to communicate complicated ideas about science and technology in a way that speaks to the general public and to schools audiences. She’s lectured about developments in neuroscience at Hay several times to audiences of 1,000 and 1,750. It’s a scale that’s challenging for most teachers. She works the space like a rockstar. Each time she has had the highest possible response rating from the audiences, both from students and from professional adults.” Peter Florence, Director of the Hay Festival
“Hannah gave a talk on “The Science of Fate” at our recent Day on Human Nature Online Conference. She was a joy to work with from start to finish. Hannah’s knowledge is both wide ranging and in-depth. The presentation combined groundbreaking science, interesting examples, and practical insights that participants could use in everyday life. If you get the chance, I highly recommend working with Hannah as a speaker.” Niall McKever, Founder, The Weekend University
“Sometimes people just blow your mind with insights that you never ever imagined. Hannah Critchlow is one such expert that we work with that never stops to amaze. We talk so much about how to be efficient, perform as a team, take decisions – but rarely do we talk about the actual organ in our body that does this for our. Our Brain! Hannah’s research into collective intelligence, team work, communication, performance, resilience, ethics etc from a neuroscience perspective is absolutely fascinating.” Tatjana Marinko, Middle East Director of the London Speaker Bureau
“Hannah has been a leading presenter at the Cambridge Science Festival for many years, and thousands of people from schools and family audiences have really enjoyed her interactive demonstration lectures. Hannah’s clear and lively communication style has brought the subject of neuroscience alive and her popular talks have received great feedback. Hannah also carried out a number of thoughtful and targeted public engagement activities with community groups including Squeaky Gate, a charity empowering people including those with mental health issues through arts and music.” Nicky Buckley, Former Head of Public Engagement, University of Cambridge
“The human brain is one of those subjects of such forbidding complexity that anything less than a clear, engaging, approachable and intelligent talk would leave an audience staring blankly at an imponderable galaxy of neurons and synapses. Hannah Critchlow’s lecture, to several hundred A-level Biology students, more than exceeded these testing requirements. She has the rare and important quality of being able to distil even the most recondite ideas for an audience beyond the laboratory and in doing so reminding a young audience that scientific inquiry is for anyone who is curious. It’s particularly exhilarating to see a group of students being guided expertly through the great leaps in understanding made in neuroscience, to learn about the truly wondrous advances still to be made and perhaps to wonder if they could be the ones who will be making the discoveries of the future.” Dan Powell, Director of A’Level Science Live
“Hannah Critchlow is the most brilliantly engaging speaker. She wowed a Shambala crowd of 200 at the festival in 2018, and we couldn’t wait to have her back this year. One of our absolute highlights of last year.“ Sophie Chatz, Shambala Festival programmer

How to book Hannah Critchlow as a keynote speaker

How do I book Hannah Critchlow for a keynote speech?

You can book Hannah Critchlow through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Hannah's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.

What are Hannah Critchlow's speaking fees?

Hannah Critchlow'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 Hannah tailored to your event.

What topics does Hannah Critchlow speak about?

Hannah Critchlow speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Authors, Behaviour, Business & Management, Communication. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Hannah to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Hannah Critchlow available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book Hannah Critchlow for events worldwide, subject to Hannah's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.

Does Hannah Critchlow deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Hannah Critchlow is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by Hannah Critchlow?

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 Hannah can accommodate.

Can Hannah Critchlow tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Hannah Critchlow 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 Hannah can offer.

What languages does Hannah Critchlow present in?

Hannah Critchlow 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.

What makes Hannah Critchlow a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Hannah Critchlow's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Authors, Behaviour, Business & Management, Communication. To get a clear sense of Hannah'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.

What kind of events can Hannah Critchlow speak at?

Hannah Critchlow can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Authors, Behaviour, Business & Management, Communication is relevant. Details of Hannah'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.

Does Hannah Critchlow offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

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 Hannah Critchlow is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Hannah Critchlow?

We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Hannah Critchlow, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Hannah's current availability for your dates.