Simon Anholt’s 2014 TED talk has over 12 million views and is the all-time most-viewed TED talk on governance and is ranked by TED viewers among the six ‘most inspiring’ TED talks of all time. He has given ten further TEDx talks, the most recent of which has surpassed one... Read more
Simon Anholt’s 2014 TED talk has over 12 million views and is the all-time most-viewed TED talk on governance and is ranked by TED viewers among the six ‘most inspiring’ TED talks of all time.
He has given ten further TEDx talks, the most recent of which has surpassed one million views. Anholt has advised over 60 world leaders and their cabinets, as well as dozens of CEOs of global corporations, on how to develop and implement strategies for their enhanced economic, political and cultural engagement with other countries and global publics.
Anholt also launched the Good Country movement with the first annual edition of the Good Country Index in 2014: the first ever study of what each country on earth contributes to the common good of humanity, and what it takes away, relative to its size. The Good City Index is currently in the works.
His work focuses on discovering what a place, a country, a company or an individual are for in the world and why people should feel glad that they exist, and defining the courageous and imaginative new behaviours that will drive them forwards. As one of the world’s leading thinkers and practitioners on wide-scale human engagement over the last thirty years, Anholt has created and led no less than three successful global fields that measure, understand and influence attitudes, culture and activity at the global scale.
The likes of DreamWorks and Nike, Heads of State and monarchs have all been beneficiaries of his unique approach to leadership and entrepreneurship.
Simon Anholt is also the leading authority on managing national identity and reputation and is the founder and publisher of two major annual surveys polling over 60,000 people in 25 countries to monitor their perceptions of the world’s countries and cities.
Anholt has served as Vice-Chair of the UK Foreign Office’s Public Diplomacy Board and has a Master’s Degree from the University of Oxford.
He has been awarded the Nobels Colloquia Prize for Economics and the Prix d’Excellence du Forum Multiculturel pour un Développement Durable (Excellence in Sustainable Development).
He holds an Honorary Professorship in Political Science and is the author of six books including two best-sellers; his latest book, The Good Country Equation, was recently described by the UN Commissioner on Human Rights as “a masterpiece”.
You can book Simon Anholt through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Simon's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Simon Anholt'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 Simon tailored to your event.
Simon Anholt speaks on Business & Management, Cities, Economics, 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 Simon to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Simon Anholt for events worldwide, subject to Simon'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 Simon Anholt 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 Simon can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Simon Anholt 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 Simon can offer.
Simon Anholt delivers keynotes in Italian. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Simon Anholt's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Cities, Economics, Future, Global Trends. To get a clear sense of Simon'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.
Simon Anholt can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Cities, Economics, Future, Global Trends is relevant. Details of Simon'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 Simon Anholt 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 Simon Anholt, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Simon's current availability for your dates.