Sophia Herod is a nature and science presenter, best known for her work with BBC Weather and BBC News. With experience across live television, radio, podcasts, and digital media, Sophia brings a versatile and engaging approach to storytelling that makes science accessible and enjoyable for all audiences. Combining her degree... Read more
Sophia Herod is a nature and science presenter, best known for her work with BBC Weather and BBC News. With experience across live television, radio, podcasts, and digital media, Sophia brings a versatile and engaging approach to storytelling that makes science accessible and enjoyable for all audiences.
Combining her degree in Natural Hazards, encompassing Meteorology, Climate, Geology, and Astronomy, with her natural curiosity and warmth, Sophia has developed a strong following online – her content on the planetary parade has reached over 35 million views across platforms.
Within the BBC, Sophia has worked with various teams, including Countryfile, Newsround, Social, BBC Ideas and BBC Bitesize. She produced and presented a mini-series on planetary weather and co-hosted a global live broadcast on the lunar eclipse, where she interviewed guests and shared her expertise with audiences around the world.
Alongside her broadcasting career, Sophia works closely with young climate activists, delivering live talks and workshops, including for Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, a climate-art charity empowering youth voices. She also visits schools to inspire young people and share insights into weather, science, and her work at the BBC.
Sophia began her broadcasting journey as a reporter for BBC local radio, hosting live events and engaging directly with communities. In 2023, she made the move to television as a BBC Weather presenter and has since continued to grow as a trusted and dynamic science communicator.
Sophia is a highly accomplished Keynote Speaker on Climate, Meteorology and wider Scientific themes, and a high-calibre Event Host and Moderator.
You can book Sophia Herod through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Sophia 's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Sophia Herod'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 Sophia tailored to your event.
Sophia Herod speaks on Cities & Environment, Climate, Sustainability. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Sophia to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Sophia Herod for events worldwide, subject to Sophia '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 Sophia Herod 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 Sophia can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Sophia Herod 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 Sophia can offer.
Sophia Herod 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.
Sophia Herod's areas of expertise include Cities & Environment, Climate, Sustainability. To get a clear sense of Sophia '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.
Sophia Herod can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Cities & Environment, Climate, Sustainability is relevant. Details of Sophia '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 Sophia Herod 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 Sophia Herod, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Sophia 's current availability for your dates.