Paddy McGuinness is a senior adviser to businesses and governments in the UK, Europe, the US, the Middle and Far East on data and cyber issues, business resilience and geopolitical and regulatory risks. From 2014-18 he was the UK’s Deputy National Security Adviser for Intelligence, Security and Resilience overseeing national... Read more
Paddy McGuiness Keynote Highlights
Featured Keynote and Fireside Chat by Paddy McGuinness, Former UK’s Cabinet Office
Cyber Crisis | Paddy McGuinness | A View from Venari
Paddy McGuinness is a senior adviser to businesses and governments in the UK, Europe, the US, the Middle and Far East on data and cyber issues, business resilience and geopolitical and regulatory risks. From 2014-18 he was the UK’s Deputy National Security Adviser for Intelligence, Security and Resilience overseeing national risk assessment, crisis response and recovery and advising two successive British Prime Ministers on aspects of geo-politics, Cyber Security, Counter Terrorism and action by Hostile States.
In this role Paddy McGuinness led on the formulation and implementation of the UK’s 5 year National Cyber Security Strategy and Programme and work to enhance the security of Critical National Infrastructure and manage any adverse national security impacts from foreign investment and from developments in the Tech Sector. He was involved in the UK’s management of the security and safety of significant public events and crises between 2014 and 2018.
The first part of McGuinness’ public service career was in the Diplomatic Service with postings in Yemen, the UAE, Egypt and Italy.
He has since been the UK’s envoy on a range of issues to do with the geo-politics of the Middle East, Counter Terrorism and National Security aspects of Data.
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You can book Paddy McGuinness through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Paddy's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Paddy McGuinness'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 Paddy tailored to your event.
Paddy McGuinness speaks on Cyber Security, Future & Technology, Security. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Paddy to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Paddy McGuinness for events worldwide, subject to Paddy'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 Paddy McGuinness 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 Paddy can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Paddy McGuinness 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 Paddy can offer.
Paddy McGuinness 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.
Paddy McGuinness's areas of expertise include Cyber Security, Future & Technology, Security. To get a clear sense of Paddy'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.
Paddy McGuinness can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Cyber Security, Future & Technology, Security is relevant. Details of Paddy'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 Paddy McGuinness 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 Paddy McGuinness, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Paddy's current availability for your dates.