Ingrid Betancourt served in Colombia’s Congress and from 1998 to 2000. She is an anticorruption activist and former senator. She was kidnapped by Marxist guerrillas of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) while campaigning for the Columbian Presidency. Ingrid Betancourt had been a critic of FARC during her... Read more
Ingrid Betancourt served in Colombia’s Congress and from 1998 to 2000. She is an anticorruption activist and former senator. She was kidnapped by Marxist guerrillas of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) while campaigning for the Columbian Presidency.
Ingrid Betancourt had been a critic of FARC during her campaign; promising to curb drug trafficking, corruption and FARC’s methods of kidnapping innocent people. She even met with FARC leaders, imploring them to end this inhumane practice, but in the end she became a victim of their rebel tactics.
She was held captive for nearly seven years in Colombia’s vast rain forest, a jungle so dense that the ground is completely invisible from the air.
On July 2, 2008, she was liberated with 14 other hostages in a daring rescue staged by the Colombian army. She has said often since her release that she does not seek revenge against her captors and favours dialogue and reconciliation to end Colombia’s decades-old guerrilla war.
Ingrid Betancourt has received multiple international awards, including the French National Order of the Legion of Honour and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. She has also received the first Woman of the Year Award 2008 from the World Awards Association for her commitment to democratic values, freedom and tolerance.
In 2012 she enrolled at University of Oxford to pursue a doctorate Theology, and published her first novel with French publisher Gallimard entitled La ligne bleue (2014).
You can book Ingrid Betancourt through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Ingrid's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Ingrid Betancourt'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 Ingrid tailored to your event.
Ingrid Betancourt speaks on Inspirational Women, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Ingrid to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Ingrid Betancourt for events worldwide, subject to Ingrid'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 Ingrid Betancourt 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 Ingrid can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Ingrid Betancourt 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 Ingrid can offer.
Ingrid Betancourt delivers keynotes in Spanish. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Ingrid Betancourt's areas of expertise include Inspirational Women, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation. To get a clear sense of Ingrid'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.
Ingrid Betancourt can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Inspirational Women, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation is relevant. Details of Ingrid'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 Ingrid Betancourt 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 Ingrid Betancourt, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Ingrid's current availability for your dates.