Ola Rosling is the President and Co-Founder of the Gapminder Foundation, the independent educational non-profit he established with his wife, Anna Rosling Rönnlund, and his late father, Professor Hans Rosling. Widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in promoting a fact-based worldview, Ola has helped shift how the... Read more
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Ola Rosling is the President and Co-Founder of the Gapminder Foundation, the independent educational non-profit he established with his wife, Anna Rosling Rönnlund, and his late father, Professor Hans Rosling. Widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in promoting a fact-based worldview, Ola has helped shift how the world understands progress, poverty, and sustainable development. His work directly challenges the dangerous misconceptions that shape public opinion and policy, replacing them with reliable data and clear-eyed analysis. Through Gapminder, he has made complex global statistics accessible to millions, from students and educators to business leaders and heads of state empowering societies to think more rationally, make smarter decisions, and act on opportunities grounded in reality rather than fear. Gapminder has become a globally recognized force for evidence-based education, developing free tools and resources that reveal the true state of the world in health, wealth, and human development.
A pioneer in data visualization, Ola led the development of the Trendalyzer software in 1999, transforming complex statistics into engaging, animated graphics. Following Google’s acquisition of Trendalyzer in 2007, he and his team created the Motion Chart for Google Spreadsheets and, as Product Manager for Google Public Data, made official statistics accessible to billions of people directly through Google Search.
Since returning to Gapminder in 2011, Ola has focused on designing free educational resources that promote what he coined in 2014 as Factfulness, a mindset that replaces fear and ideology with data-driven clarity. Together with Anna and Hans, he co-authored the international bestseller Factfulness (2018), which has become an essential guide for leaders seeking to navigate complexity with reason and optimism.
As a speaker, Ola Rosling delivers more than insights, he offers audiences practical tools to challenge their assumptions, sharpen critical thinking, and embrace a worldview grounded in evidence. His presentations are eye-opening, often surprising, and always inspiring, leaving audiences better equipped to understand global trends, spot real opportunities, and make wiser decisions in business, policy, and everyday life.
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Ola Rosling'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 Ola tailored to your event.
Ola Rosling speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Education, Entrepreneurial, Future, Global Trends. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Ola to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Ola Rosling for events worldwide, subject to Ola'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 Ola Rosling 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 Ola can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Ola Rosling 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 Ola can offer.
Ola Rosling delivers keynotes in English, Swedish. 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.
Ola Rosling's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Education, Entrepreneurial, Future, Global Trends. To get a clear sense of Ola'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.
Ola Rosling 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, Education, Entrepreneurial, Future, Global Trends is relevant. Details of Ola'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 Ola Rosling 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 Ola Rosling, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Ola's current availability for your dates.