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Keynote SpeakerPippa Malmgren

Former US Presidential Advisor, Former Advisor to the UK Cabinet, Best-Selling, Award-Winning Author, Tech Entrepreneur

Dr. Pippa Malmgren is a deep thinker who has a unique ability to cut through the noise of the 21st century and enable her audience to focus instead on the signals. Her 30 years of experience as an advisor to some of the most powerful people and institutions on the... Read more

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Popular Talks by Pippa Malmgren

  • In the Situation Room (situational leadership)

    Leadership skills for a fast-changing world where tech and geopolitics disrupt and the map no longer matches the terrain. A masterclass for world shapers to find meaning, solutions and momentum in disruption.

  • Finance 101 for 2035 (horizon-scanning the world economy)

    Break the economic doom loop with an optimist’s view of a future economy that has already arrived. Situational awareness, agility and adaptability are the keys to the upside in a world clouded by geopolitics and technological change. Excellent analytical skills need to be supplemented by excellent imaginative skills.

  • The New Money Order

    Tech innovations are changing the nature of money and will touch every business. In a world where governments are adopting bitcoin, crypto and stablecoins, we’ll see a widening of the pathways for financial capital to fund a wider range of businesses and entrepreneurs, less inflation and a re-dollarised world economy.

  • AI and Geopolitics

    AI is now driving geopolitics as the superpowers race towards innovation across multiple domains: space, subatomic-space, virtual space, financial space and even inner space. AI will create jobs, work and historic advancements, freeing people and nations to be more creative and collaborative and less in conflict. Preparing for the AI…
  • How Can AI Find its Soul?

    What if AI, automation and robotics create better ways of working, bringing higher incomes, lower costs and more time to be human? AI is augmenting humans, not replacing them. As AI does the grunt work, human creativity is enhanced, costs fall and abundance replaces scarcity.

  • The Space Race

    The superpowers are racing to dominate space – outer space, sub (atomic) space, virtual space, computational space and even inner space. Why? For access to unlimited energy, unlimited resources, unlimited internet connectivity, and solutions to problems. We must imagine a world with an abundance of critical resources.

Biography

Dr. Pippa Malmgren is a deep thinker who has a unique ability to cut through the noise of the 21st century and enable her audience to focus instead on the signals. Her 30 years of experience as an advisor to some of the most powerful people and institutions on the planet has equipped them with the knowledge to join the dots between macroeconomics, tech innovation, national security and human flourishing. Despite the growing polarisation of the commentariat, Pippa’s message is one of optimism, believing that the world’s current problems are being solved at an exponential rate. If you want an actionable, upbeat, encouraging view, and a presentation that’s visually engaging too, she’s got it.

Dr. Pippa Malmgren’s economic roles over the past two decades have taken her around the world. She served as an advisor to President George W. Bush in the White House, where she was on the National Economic Council, as well as the President’s Working Group on Corporate Governance and the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets. She has advised the British Government on Trade Policy, the Malaysian Prime Minister on Economics, and has given briefings to many world leaders. Dr. Malmgren’s earlier roles include Chief Currency Strategist for Bankers Trust, and Deputy Head of Global Strategy for UBS.

Describing herself as Sage, Caregiver, Creator and Explorer, Pippa acts as a bridge between sectors. She combines deep policy insight with venture innovation and interdisciplinary storytelling to leave audiences energised about the future. Dr. Malmgren tailors her narrative-driven sessions to meet the needs of each specific engagement, providing a coherent and optimistic narrative lens that resonates across audiences and sectoral boundaries. In addition to her work as advisor and speaker, she is an best-selling author, robotics entrepreneur, leadership guru and national security expert.

Dr. Pippa Malmgren has addressed some of the world’s most recognisable brands, including Rolls-Royce, Maclaren F1, Airbus, Deloitte, The Economist, EY, Citi Private Bank and Adobe. She currently works with financial institutions to train their rising stars in the art of leadership, as well as briefing senior management on how to improve their situational awareness during uncertain times. Dr. Malmgren is a proven communicator, delivering keynotes that are rich in videos and images and mercifully free from endless numbers and graphs. Her main aim is to enable audiences to think differently and see the world in a more optimistic light.

Pippa Malmgren is a member of defence think tank Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) and has lectured at Sandhurst Military College, the Royal College for Defence Studies, INSEAD, Duke Fuqua Business School Global Executive MBA Program, UT Austin and Tsinghua University in Beijing. She is an advisor to C10 Labs, the AI Venture Builder Studio at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MiT) and is a founder member of LUNARC, a project to ensure that the first human institution on the Moon includes representation for the arts and humanities.

Dr. Malmgren’s books include Geopolitics for Investors (2015), Signals: How Everyday Signs Can Help Us Navigate The World’s Turbulent Economy (2017), The Leadership Lab: Understanding Leadership in the 21st Century (2018) and The Infinite Leader: Balancing the Demands of Modern Business Leadership (2020), which won the International Press Award of that year. Pippa is currently writing a follow-up book to Signals, which was crowdfunded, eventually becoming a four-time Amazon bestseller. She has built a successful Substack, Pippa’s Pen and Podcast, which currently has 28,000 followers.

Pippa sits on the board of Premios Verdes, which awards ‘Green Oscars’ to the best clean tech startups in emerging markets, and is CEO and founder of The Geopolitica Institute. She is a past winner of many awards for her work in the tech sector, and in 2024 she was awarded the Mission College Women in Leadership Prize.

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How do I book Pippa Malmgren for a keynote speech?

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

What are Pippa Malmgren's speaking fees?

Pippa Malmgren'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 Pippa tailored to your event.

What topics does Pippa Malmgren speak about?

Pippa Malmgren speaks on America, Artificial Intelligence, Digital, Digital Trends, Economics. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Pippa to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Pippa Malmgren available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book Pippa Malmgren for events worldwide, subject to Pippa'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 Pippa Malmgren 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 Pippa Malmgren 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 Pippa Malmgren?

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 Pippa can accommodate.

Can Pippa Malmgren tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Pippa Malmgren 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 Pippa can offer.

What languages does Pippa Malmgren present in?

Pippa Malmgren 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.

What makes Pippa Malmgren a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Pippa Malmgren's areas of expertise include America, Artificial Intelligence, Digital, Digital Trends, Economics. To get a clear sense of Pippa'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 Pippa Malmgren speak at?

Pippa Malmgren can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in America, Artificial Intelligence, Digital, Digital Trends, Economics is relevant. Details of Pippa'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 Pippa Malmgren 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 Pippa Malmgren is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Pippa Malmgren?

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