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Keynote SpeakerMatthew Luhn

Top Creativity Keynote Speaker, Director, Former Lead Storyteller and Animator at Pixar Studios

Matthew Luhn is an accomplished storyteller, instructor, motivational keynote speaker, and story consultant, with over 20 years’ experience creating stories and characters at Pixar Animation Studios. Alongside his story work in Hollywood, Matthew works with Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, and other professionals how to craft and tell stories that bridge... Read more

Biography

Matthew Luhn is an accomplished storyteller, instructor, motivational keynote speaker, and story consultant, with over 20 years’ experience creating stories and characters at Pixar Animation Studios. Alongside his story work in Hollywood, Matthew works with Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, and other professionals how to craft and tell stories that bridge the gap between business and heart to build stronger brands and business communication.

Matthew’s most recent clients include Adidas, Target, Coke, Procter and Gamble, Facebook, Warner Brothers, Sony, and Google.

Matthew’s story credits include Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3, Monsters Inc., Monsters University, Finding Nemo, UP, Cars, Ratatouille and other films currently in development.

With over 20 years experience creating and developing dozens of films, TV shows, and video games, at Pixar, The Simpsons, ILM, and other studios, Matthew Luhn knows what it takes to create memorable stories with enduring characters. From filmmaking to business, Matthew’s story talks are beneficial to anybody wanting to improve their story skills, or learn the persuasion of great storytelling. In Matthew’s story seminar, he will share his process for creating new ideas and characters, how to develop great stories and story structure, and how to realize your story ideas from script to storyboards to finished product.

“Matthew Luhn has an incredible ability to captivate an audience through the art of storytelling. Unveiling some of the most insightful techniques used in Pixar films, he can effortlessly simplify complex ideas into concise messages – a valued skill in business. Matthew highlighted actionable tactics that sharpened my team’s storytelling skills right away.” John Kim, President, VRBO

Popular Talks by Matthew Luhn

  • Storytelling for business
  • Inspiring creativity in the workplace
  • To innovation and beyond
  • Effective Leadership: How to be the movie hero of your own story
  • Virtual storytelling
  • Storytelling and Big Data

How to book Matthew Luhn as a keynote speaker

How do I book Matthew Luhn for a keynote speech?

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

What are Matthew Luhn's speaking fees?

Matthew Luhn'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 Matthew tailored to your event.

What topics does Matthew Luhn speak about?

Matthew Luhn speaks on Big Data, Future & Technology, Innovation & Creativity, Technology. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Matthew to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Matthew Luhn available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book Matthew Luhn for events worldwide, subject to Matthew'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 Matthew Luhn 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 Matthew Luhn 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 Matthew Luhn?

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 Matthew can accommodate.

Can Matthew Luhn tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Matthew Luhn 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 Matthew can offer.

What languages does Matthew Luhn present in?

Matthew Luhn 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.

What makes Matthew Luhn a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Matthew Luhn's areas of expertise include Big Data, Future & Technology, Innovation & Creativity, Technology. To get a clear sense of Matthew'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 Matthew Luhn speak at?

Matthew Luhn can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Big Data, Future & Technology, Innovation & Creativity, Technology is relevant. Details of Matthew'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 Matthew Luhn 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 Matthew Luhn is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Matthew Luhn?

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