As organisations plan for 2027, leaders face a familiar mix of pressures: shifting alliances, uncertain growth, new trade rules, fast-moving technology and a changing climate. The right keynote speaker helps an audience make sense of it all, and leave with a clearer view of what to do next.
These are some of the speakers Oration Speakers can bring to your conference, leadership summit or board offsite in 2027. Click any name to check fees and availability.
Geopolitics and global security
Alliances are shifting, conflicts are reshaping supply chains and elections are testing democracies. These speakers explain what is driving global risk, and what it means for your organisation.
- Anne Applebaum: Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and journalist, and a leading authority on geopolitics, authoritarianism and the future of democracy. Check Anne’s fees and availability
- Ian Bremmer: Global risk strategist, President of Eurasia Group and bestselling author. Check Ian’s fees and availability
- Mujtaba Rahman: Managing Director for Europe at Eurasia Group, advising institutions on European politics and geopolitical risk. Check Mujtaba’s fees and availability
- Mark Leonard: Director and co-founder of the European Council on Foreign Relations, and a leading analyst of geopolitics and geoeconomics. Check Mark’s fees and availability
- Dr Pippa Malmgren: Economist who explains, with rare clarity, how the world economy, geopolitics and technology connect. Check Pippa’s fees and availability
- Andrew Bustamante: Former covert CIA intelligence officer, on intelligence, strategy and decision-making under pressure. Check Andrew’s fees and availability
- Garry Kasparov: Former World Chess Champion, on strategy, decision-making and the defence of democracy. Check Garry’s fees and availability
The global economic outlook
Interest rates, inflation, debt and growth will shape every budget in 2027. These economists give audiences a clear, independent view of where the economy is heading.
- Carmen Reinhart: Harvard Kennedy School professor and former Chief Economist of the World Bank. Check Carmen’s fees and availability
- Zanny Minton Beddoes: Editor-in-Chief of The Economist, and the first woman to hold the role in its history. Check Zanny’s fees and availability
- Silvana Tenreyro: Professor at the London School of Economics and former member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee. Check Silvana’s fees and availability
- Ludovic Subran: Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist at Allianz, and a leading macro-markets strategist. Check Ludovic’s fees and availability
- Dambisa Moyo: Global economist named by TIME as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Check Dambisa’s fees and availability
- David McWilliams: Irish economist, bestselling author and broadcaster, with a gift for making economics vivid. Check David’s fees and availability
Trade, globalisation and Europe’s place in the world
Tariffs, industrial policy and new trading blocs are redrawing the map. These speakers explore what a more fragmented global economy means for business, and for Europe.
- Ngaire Woods: Global authority on economic governance, international institutions and public leadership. Check Ngaire’s fees and availability
- Mariana Mazzucato: One of the most prominent economists in the world today, on innovation, industrial strategy and the role of the state. Check Mariana’s fees and availability
- Kjell Nordström: Thinkers50-ranked management thinker on the new economy and the forces of globalisation. Check Kjell’s fees and availability
- Stéphane Garelli: Leading authority on world competitiveness, and what makes nations and companies succeed. Check Stéphane’s fees and availability
AI and the future of work
AI is moving from experiment to everyday business. These speakers separate hype from reality, and show leaders how to put technology to work for people.
- Erik Brynjolfsson: One of the most influential voices on how AI and digital technologies are reshaping productivity and the economy. Check Erik’s fees and availability
- Andrew McAfee: Co-founder of the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy and Principal Research Scientist at MIT Sloan. Check Andrew’s fees and availability
- Cassie Kozyrkov: CEO of Kozyr and Google’s first Chief Decision Scientist, on making AI work for people. Check Cassie’s fees and availability
- Mo Gawdat: Former Chief Business Officer of Google X, on the human side of the AI story. Check Mo’s fees and availability
- Azeem Azhar: Respected analyst of technology’s impact on business, the economy and society. Check Azeem’s fees and availability
- Lynda Gratton: Leading thinker on the future of work and how organisations can adapt. Check Lynda’s fees and availability
Leading through uncertainty
In an unpredictable year, leadership makes the difference. These speakers help teams build resilience, make better decisions and turn disruption into opportunity.
- Nassim Nicholas Taleb: Former trader, risk specialist and bestselling author of The Black Swan. Check Nassim’s fees and availability
- Amy Edmondson: Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, and the pioneer of psychological safety. Check Amy’s fees and availability
- Adam Grant: Organisational psychologist and bestselling author on motivation, generosity and rethinking. Check Adam’s fees and availability
- Gary Hamel: One of the world’s most influential business thinkers, and a pioneer of management innovation. Check Gary’s fees and availability
- Ricardo Semler: Pioneer of radical workplace democracy and author of the bestseller Maverick. Check Ricardo’s fees and availability
Climate, energy and the green economy
The energy transition is now a business strategy question, not just a sustainability one. These speakers show what it means for growth, risk and reputation.
- Christiana Figueres: Former UN climate chief who led the landmark 2015 Paris Agreement. Check Christiana’s fees and availability
- Mary Robinson: Ireland’s first woman President and one of the world’s most respected advocates for climate justice. Check Mary’s fees and availability
- Kate Raworth: Economist behind Doughnut Economics, a new model for growth within planetary limits. Check Kate’s fees and availability
- Rebecca Henderson: Harvard Business School professor and global authority on sustainable business growth. Check Rebecca’s fees and availability
Frequently asked questions
Who are the best keynote speakers on geopolitics for 2027?
Leading voices include Anne Applebaum, Ian Bremmer, Mujtaba Rahman and Mark Leonard. The right choice depends on your audience, region and the questions you want answered.
Which economists can speak about the 2027 economic outlook?
Carmen Reinhart, Zanny Minton Beddoes, Silvana Tenreyro, Ludovic Subran, Dambisa Moyo and David McWilliams all speak on the global economic outlook.
Can you book these speakers for events in Ireland and Europe?
Yes. Oration Speakers is based in Dublin and books international keynote speakers for events in Ireland, across Europe and worldwide, in person or virtually. See our guide for Irish events.
How far ahead should we book a keynote speaker for 2027?
Leading speakers are often booked three to six months ahead, sometimes more. If your date is sooner, ask anyway: we can often find a way. Check a date with Rachel →
Can you book speakers who aren’t listed here?
Yes. Our network goes well beyond the speakers on our website. Tell us who you have in mind and we’ll check availability and fees.
Planning your 2027 programme?
Tell Rachel your theme, audience and date, and she’ll come back with a shortlist of speakers who fit, usually within one working day.
Talk to Rachel about your 2027 event
Looking for AI speakers in particular? Read our roundup of keynote speakers on AI, the economy and geopolitics for 2027.
