Tomas Sedlacek gained international fame for his award-winning, bestselling book Economics of Good and Evil: The Quest for Economic Meaning from Gilgamesh to Wall Street (2011) which was translated into 17 languages and received the prestigious German “Wirtschaftsbuchpreis” at Frankfurt Book Fair for its original philosophical contribution to economics. In... Read more
Tomas Sedlacek gained international fame for his award-winning, bestselling book Economics of Good and Evil: The Quest for Economic Meaning from Gilgamesh to Wall Street (2011) which was translated into 17 languages and received the prestigious German “Wirtschaftsbuchpreis” at Frankfurt Book Fair for its original philosophical contribution to economics. In 2015 he was listed among the top 100 most influential global thinkers.
Born in 1977 in Prague, at the age of 24, Sedlacek became an economic advisor of Czech president Václav Havel. Later he became a member of the National Economics Council, the advisory body to the Czech Prime Minister. During his fellowship at Yale University, Yale Economic Review ranked him among five hot young minds in economics. He currently works as a chief macroeconomic strategist at Czech commercial bank CSOB.
Sedlacek is a member of Program Council for New Economic Thinking of the World Economic Forum and was a member of an advisory body to EU President Barroso on a New Narrative for Europe. He lectures at Charles University and sits on boards of many non-profit organisations.
You can book Tomas Sedlacek through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Tomas's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Tomas Sedlacek'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 Tomas tailored to your event.
Tomas Sedlacek speaks on Economics, Economics & Finance, Euro, Financial, 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 Tomas to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Tomas Sedlacek for events worldwide, subject to Tomas'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 Tomas Sedlacek 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 Tomas can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Tomas Sedlacek 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 Tomas can offer.
Tomas Sedlacek 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.
Tomas Sedlacek's areas of expertise include Economics, Economics & Finance, Euro, Financial, Global Trends. To get a clear sense of Tomas'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.
Tomas Sedlacek can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Economics, Economics & Finance, Euro, Financial, Global Trends is relevant. Details of Tomas'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 Tomas Sedlacek 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 Tomas Sedlacek, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Tomas's current availability for your dates.