Drawing upon his 35 years as a Diplomat and British Ambassador in the Middle East, Nicholas Hopton’s vast career has made him a highly sought after voice as a broadcaster and speaker, providing a uniquely insightful and strategic overview of the opportunities for business and governments as we navigate an... Read more
Drawing upon his 35 years as a Diplomat and British Ambassador in the Middle East, Nicholas Hopton’s vast career has made him a highly sought after voice as a broadcaster and speaker, providing a uniquely insightful and strategic overview of the opportunities for business and governments as we navigate an unusually uncertain period.
Nicholas Hopton is the Director General of the Middle East Association and is the former British Ambassador to Libya (2019-21), Iran (2015-18), Qatar (2013-15), and Yemen (2012-13), also serving in Paris, Rome Morocco and Mauritania.
On home turf, Nicholas worked in the Foreign Office, Cabinet Office and No. 10, including: leading the team that drafted the UK’s first National Security Strategy (2008); senior UK official at the Perth Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meeting (2011); and Private Secretary to four UK Government Ministers for Europe (1998-2000).
Throughout his career, Nicholas has focused on advancing UK interests and building partnerships, including in some of the world’s most challenging environments. He brought his leadership and diplomatic expertise to bear in addressing international challenges and promoting global security, stability and prosperity.
In his talks, Nicolas will dissect what the risks and positives are for businesses under the new Labour government, and how to utilise and mitigate them. He will illuminate the geo-political landscape in the context of the Middle East and its relationships, building on his work as a diplomat, giving the inside track as a practitioner and how the ever changing landscape might play out in 2025 and beyond.
You can book Nicholas Hopton through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Nicholas's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Nicholas Hopton'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 Nicholas tailored to your event.
Nicholas Hopton speaks on Geopolitics, Government & Politics, Middle East, Security, Strategy. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Nicholas to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Nicholas Hopton for events worldwide, subject to Nicholas'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 Nicholas Hopton 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 Nicholas can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Nicholas Hopton 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 Nicholas can offer.
Nicholas Hopton 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.
Nicholas Hopton's areas of expertise include Geopolitics, Government & Politics, Middle East, Security, Strategy. To get a clear sense of Nicholas'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.
Nicholas Hopton can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Geopolitics, Government & Politics, Middle East, Security, Strategy is relevant. Details of Nicholas'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 Nicholas Hopton 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 Nicholas Hopton, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Nicholas's current availability for your dates.