Michael Platt is a neuroscientist whose work focuses on the brain’s decision-making processes. Platt is the Director of the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative, and is the James S. Riepe University Professor of Marketing in the Wharton School, Neuroscience in the School of Medicine, and Psychology in the School of Arts and... Read more
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Michael Platt is a neuroscientist whose work focuses on the brain’s decision-making processes.
Platt is the Director of the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative, and is the James S. Riepe University Professor of Marketing in the Wharton School, Neuroscience in the School of Medicine, and Psychology in the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also the author of “The Leader’s Brain: Enhance Your Leadership, Build Stronger Teams, Make Better Decisions, and Inspire Greater Innovation with Neuroscience” – published in 2020.
Platt has served as Professor of Neurobiology, Director of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences and Director of the Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience at Duke University. Organisations such as the National Institute of Mental Health, the Klingenstein Foundation, the McDonnell Foundation, the Simons Foundation for Autism Research International and the US Department of Defence have supported his research, and he has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio, ABC, BBC, PBS, HBO Vice (forthcoming), and MTV Live.
Michael Platt has also served as the President of the Society for Neuroeconomics. He holds a PhD in Biological Anthropology from Penn, and a BA in Biological Anthropology from Yale.
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Michael Platt'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 Michael tailored to your event.
Michael Platt speaks on Authors, Behaviour, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership & Motivation, Performance. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Michael to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Michael Platt for events worldwide, subject to Michael'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 Michael Platt 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 Michael can accommodate.
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Michael Platt 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.
Michael Platt's areas of expertise include Authors, Behaviour, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership & Motivation, Performance. To get a clear sense of Michael'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.
Michael Platt can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Authors, Behaviour, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership & Motivation, Performance is relevant. Details of Michael'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.
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We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Michael Platt, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Michael's current availability for your dates.