
Raj Somaiya
Globally renowned events architect inspiring audiences with bold creativity, business resilience, and decades of industry innovation across high-profile luxury events
Globally renowned events architect inspiring audiences with bold creativity, business resilience, and decades of industry innovation across high-profile luxury events
Global event architect Raj Somaiya transforms blank canvases into world-class experiences. With unmatched creativity, elite clientele, and 30+ years of expertise, he delivers high-impact keynotes on luxury, leadership, and innovation in the events industry.
With over three decades at the helm of the luxury events industry, Keynote Speaker Raj Somaiya is a trailblazer in high-end experiential design, business innovation, and brand storytelling. As the CEO of Silverfox Events, Raj has masterminded landmark events across the globe, from Paris and Dubai to Bali, earning a reputation for flawless execution, extraordinary creativity, and unparalleled service.
Starting his journey selling balloon bouquets with his late mother, Raj has built an international portfolio that includes ultra-exclusive weddings, large-scale corporate functions, and private celebrations for celebrities and global executives. His client list boasts the CEOs of Patak’s, Tilda Rice, Authentic Foods, and B&M, and his ability to craft bespoke, culturally rich, and technically ambitious events has made him one of the most respected figures in the business.
Raj is also a charismatic media personality, best known as a judge on BBC2’s The Ultimate Wedding Planner, and a guest on The Apprentice: You’re Fired. His keynote talks blend vibrant storytelling, business acumen, and creative insights to empower organizations on leadership, innovation, customer experience, and building brands that resonate.
Whether inspiring teams to think boldly or sharing behind-the-scenes lessons on managing pressure, scale, and high expectations, book Raj Somaiya for your event to captivate, motivate, and elevate your audience.
Keynote by Raj Somaiya:
From lavish weddings in Paris to exclusive dinners under the Burj Khalifa, Raj Somaiya has spent over three decades transforming blank spaces into unforgettable moments. In this captivating keynote, Raj pulls back the curtain on what it takes to deliver world-class experiences with flawless precision, boundless creativity, and emotional impact.
Known as one of the UK’s most celebrated events architects, and star of BBC2’s The Ultimate Wedding Planner, Raj reveals the strategies, mindset, and storytelling principles that turn ordinary gatherings into iconic celebrations. Whether it’s a high-stakes corporate event or a deeply personal milestone, his keynote explores how to align vision, execution, and audience emotion to craft unforgettable memories.
This keynote is a must for organizations, brand leaders, and event professionals who want to elevate client engagement, exceed expectations, and rethink the power of experience design.
Audience takeaways:
How to create immersive events that connect emotionally and culturally
The secret to seamless execution under pressure and unpredictable conditions
Lessons in luxury, client care, and creative leadership
Real-world insights from high-profile events across Dubai, Paris, and the UK
Inspiration for building resilient, service-driven teams with flair