Political Issues Speakers

The world is filled with major political problems and situations that are complex or difficult to solve. This demands cooperation between several parties and it often leads to discussions and debates on basic principals. The Political Issues speakers will show your audience how to tackle a wide variety of problems such as conflicts of races or environmental concerns caused by global warming during debates, panels, press discussions and more.

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Speakers about politics & issues (43)

Olof Gränström

Political Scientist who will help you make sense of the world based on facts and not fear

Sweden

Keynote speaker Olof Gränström is a political scientist and educator. Olof’s mission is to make more people learn and understand more about the world we live in. As the expert he is, he provides the audience with a global and historical...

Klisman Murati

World Affairs Analyst & Consultant

Speaker Klisman Murati is a world affairs and business analyst. He is also the owner of the specialist consultancy, Pangaea Wire. Klisman has been featured in the media several times during some of the most important changes and events like Brexit....

Geoff Colvin

Speaker on Disruption, Business Trends & Economy

USA

Speaker Geoff Colvin is an award-winning international speaker and one of business journalism's sharpest and most respected commentators on leadership, management, the economy, the InfoTech revolution, human performance and relate issues. Geoff is...

Thom Brooks

Immigration Expert & Brexit Speaker

Award-winning author, policy advisor and keynote speaker Thom Brooks is sought after by many. He has over 20 published books and has been featured in the media over 1000 times. Thom is an expert on Brexit, immigration & citizenship and British...

Özlem Cekic

An inspiring speaker and author using her own experience as a politician, political debater and former nurse

Denmark

Keynote speaker Özlem Cekic is highly sought-after for her insights into integration of immigrants and diversity in the workplace. She rose from humble beginnings to become a nurse, politician and well-known debater. Now a keynote speaker Özlem...

Willis Sparks

US Politics & Geopolitical Risk Management Expert

USA

Keynote speaker Willis Sparks is an expert on global macro politics and a thought leader on the risks, opportunities, and trends created by current geopolitical conflicts. Our skilled speaker Willis Sparks is able to captivate and enlighten...

James K. Galbraith

Global Economist

USA

Keynote speaker James Galbraith holds the Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr. Chair in Government/Business Relations at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs and a professorship in Government at The University of Texas at Austin. Furthermore he has...

Jim Rogers

Investment Expert & Author

Singapore

Keynote speaker Jim Rogers is a global investment guru who has been frequently featured in Time, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, and most publications dealing with the economy or...

Emily Hunt

Data Storyteller & Motivational Speaker

Keynote speaker Emily Hunt became a well-known name when she decided to get justice by crowdfunding a campaign to fund the private prosecution of a her alleged rapist. Emily has a passion for data and calls herself a data storyteller. As a speaker,...

John Sitilides

GEOPOLITICAL STRATEGIST & GLOBAL RISK SPECIALIST

USA

Keynote speaker John Sitilides specializes in U.S. government affairs and geopolitical risk management. He is a diplomacy consultant to the U.S. Department of State, sharing his insights into the major political and global news stories of the day...

Nava Ghalili

International Journalist and Youth Radicalization Analyst

USA

Ever since she was a teenager, our keynote speaker Nava Ghalili has been traveling the world, first as a motivational speaker on topics ranging from moral education to gender equality, then as a multi-media journalist, consultant, and keynote...

John Zogby

American Pollster

USA

The keynote speaker John Zogby is an internationally respected pollster, opinion leader and best-selling author. He has polled and consulted for a wide spectrum of business, media, government and political groups including Coca-Cola, Microsoft,...

Zoltan Istvan

Author, Philosopher, and Transhumanist Revolutionary

USA

Our keynote speaker Zoltan Istvan is a powerful speaker and global leader of the radical science movement. In 2016, he ran for the US presidency and his ultimate goal is to bring science to the people. Platforms of the transhumanist party which he...

Simon Anholt

Independent business and policy advisor on how to develop and implement strategies, and creator of The Good Country Index

Simon Anholt’s two main TED talks are rated the third and sixth most inspiring TED talks of all time by TED viewers – an accolade that endorses the standing ovations he consistently gets for his original variety of talks to audiences around the...

Dr. Keith Suter

Global Futurist and Media Commentator

Australia

Keynote speaker Keith Suter is a distinguished academic - with three doctorates - who has also been a consultant for many large corporate and not-for-profit organizations. An eloquent and captivating speaker full of insight, Dr. Suter tailors his...

Matthew J. Goodwin

Professor of Politics & media commentator

Keynote speaker Matthew J. Goodwin is an experienced public speaker and an expert in politics. He delivers keynotes on topics like Brexit, elections and populism in Europe. He speaks around the world to a wide range of groups of people. He delivers...

Rufus Gifford

Former US Ambassador to Denmark and senior aide to President Barack Obama now running for Congress to help rebuild trust

USA

Our keynote speaker Rufus Gifford is easily the most popular US ambassador Denmark has ever had. Together with his husband, Stephen, he has won the hearts of the Danes and become a household name. In his keynotes, Rufus speaks about his time in...

Jeremy Rifkin

President of the Foundation on Economic Trends and advisor to the European Union and governments across the world

USA

Keynote Speaker Jeremy Rifkin is the founder and president of The Foundation on Economic Trends (www.foet.org) in Bethesda, MD. The Foundation examines the economic, environmental, social and cultural impacts of new technologies introduced into the...

Martha Kearney

British political journalist, broadcaster and radio and TV presenter at Radio 4 and BBC2 highly recognized for her work

Keynote speaker Martha Kearney is one of Britain’s most acknowledged political journalists. Her extensive experience in radio and TV broadcasting, as well as on stage make her a versatile presenter. She is a sought-after facilitator at corporate...

Paul H. Keckley, PhD

Entrepreneur, health care economist, health care policy expert and member of the Health Executive Network

USA

The keynote speaker Paul H. Keckley is an independent health care industry analyst, policy expert and entrepreneur. A sought-after speaker and industry expert, he is the author of renowned health care policy column The Keckley Report, and a regular...

Chantal Hébert

Columnist on Canadian politics & current affairs recognized as one of Canada’s most fearless political journalists

Canada

Our keynote speaker Chantal Hébert is an award-winning columnist and political commentator. Known for her fearless journalism, she provides in-depth political analysis on Canadian politics and current...

Todd Buchholz

Economist and bestselling Author

USA

Keynote speaker Todd Buchholz is a former White House senior economic adviser, hedge fund guru and professional speaker. Todd Buchholz connects the dots between local and global markets, the politics that define business environments, and the people...

Ray Hammond

The futurist and author encourages his attendees to reflect about the future as one leading authorities in futurology

Keynote speaker Ray Hammond is Europe’s most experienced futurist. In 35 years of predicting future trends, time has proven his forecasting accuracy. He is a sought-after keynote, pre- and after-dinner speaker with galvanizing thoughts, remarkable...

Sir John Jenkins

Former Diplomat, Middle East Specialist

Bahrain

Keynote speaker Sir John Jenkins is the Executive Director of the International Institute for Strategic Studies, ISS Middle East, and a former British Diplomat. During his service, he has been ambassador to several countries. His geopolitical...

Nigel Inkster

Transnational Security Expert

Nigel Inkster is a security and terrorism expert. He talks about geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges and struggles from a pragmatic point of view. With over 30 years of experience in the British Intelligence Service he is an insider on...

Dr. Christian Busch

Innovation Researcher and Business Expert

Keynote speaker Dr. Christian Busch is the Associate Director at the London School of Economics' Innovation and Co-Creation Lab, where he works with governments, enterprises, and social enterprises to develop innovative business models. He is an...

Daniel Silke

Futurist, author and one of South Africa's leading political analysts speaking widely on South African and global issues

South Africa

Keynote speaker Daniel Silke is one of South Africa's leading political analysts and keynote speakers. Daniel offers the newest research data and uniquely blends political and economical analysis. Throughout his career he has gained much knowledge,...

Garry Kasparov

Legendary retired chess player, today recognized as a prominent spokesman for educational, political and social reforms

USA

Keynote speaker Garry Kasparov is known as a legend and the world’s #1 chess player. But in 2005 Kasparov retired from professional chess in able to lead the pro-democracy opposition against the regime of Vladimir Putin. Kasparov is also a dynamic...

John Kornblum

Expert on Economic and Political Affairs

Germany

As an expert on transatlantic economic and political affairs keynote speaker John Kornblum is able to enlighten audiences on these issues. His extensive knowledge combined with his many years of experience makes Kornblum an interesting speaker for...

Jay Tuck

Journalist and US Defense Expert

Germany

Keynote speaker Jay Tuck is an experienced keynote speaker, who has great knowledge on matters of modern warfare. As a US defense expert and a combat correspondent Jay Tucks journalist career has brought him much insight to international relations,...

Marvin Zonis

Expert on Global Economy and Political Risk

USA

Keynote speaker Marvin Zonis is a leading expert on the global economy and political risk. Zonis' insights into politics, economics and emerging technologies make him a valuable and always timely keynote...

Lord Digby Jones

Senior partner at Edge & Ellison, former Minister of State for UK Trade & Investment and successful business advisor

Keynote Speaker Lord Digby Jones learned a lot about the principles of business from an early age, and after twenty years at Edge & Ellison he achieved a senior partner position. In 2005 he was knighted for his services to business and in 2007...

John Bruton

Former Irish Prime Minister who helped form the Irish economy into the “Celtic Tiger”. Today, he is a popular international speaker

Ireland

Our keynote speaker John Bruton, the former Irish Prime Minister who helped transform the Irish economy now delivers keynotes with a focus on economic development, politics and policy. His professional experience and his many international talks...

Jeffrey Archer

Best-selling author and former former Member of Parliament & Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party

Keynote speaker Jeffrey Archer is a former politician, a serving Member of the House of Lords, and a worldwide bestselling writer, with sales of over 250million books. He is the only author ever to have been a No.1 bestseller in fiction (fifteen...

Ian Johnson

Beijing-Based Writer

China

Keynote speaker Ian Johnson is a Beijing-based writer who specializes in civil society, culture and religion. For 13 years, Johnson worked at The Wall Street Journal, where he was a page-one feature writer and bureau chief. Ian Johnson first went...

Ian Bremmer

PhD in political science, President of Eurasia Group, author and adviser on international risk management

USA

Our keynote speaker Ian Bremmer is the president of Eurasia Group, the leading global political risk research and consulting firm. Ian Bremmer is a sought-after adviser on international risk...

Ian Angell

Technology and Society Theorist

Keynote speaker Ian Angell is a technology and society theorist. He is a Professor Emeritus at LSE, and has been widely featured in the press as a prominent futurologist. He has spent many years looking into the impact of computerization on society...

Gyles Brandreth

Broadcaster and acclaimed interviewer keeps the audience engaged with his keynotes based on his wide-ranging career

Keynote speaker Gyles Brandreth is one of Britain’s busiest after-dinner speakers. He is a writer, broadcaster and former Oxford Scholar, and has even starred in his own musical revue. His speeches are inspired by his wide range of...

Frank Luntz

Successful author, American political consultant, communications specialist and Republican Party strategist

USA

Our keynote speaker Frank Luntz is a Republican Party strategist, pollster, and one of America’s foremost experts on communication strategies and public opinion. He has appeared on all major network channels, and hosts many very influential focus...

Stuart Altman

Healthcare Economist

USA

Keynote speaker Stuart Altman is a seasoned healthcare economist with decades of experience in the government, private sector, and academia. He has held several crucial political positions in his career. He has influenced education, legislation and...

Claude Smadja

Journalist and Founder of Smadja & Smadja

Switzerland

Keynote speaker Claude Smadja was part of the World Economic Forum for 14 years, prior to that he was an international journalist. Today Claude is the founder and director of Smadja & Smadja, a strategic advisory firm which works with global...

Bjørn Lomborg

Professor and Global Sustainability Expert

Hungary

Keynote speaker Bjørn Lomborg is adjunct professor at Copenhagen Business School. He is the organizer of the Copenhagen Consensus Center, which brings together some of the world's top economists, including 5 Nobel laureates, to set priorities for...

Aaron Harber

Expert on Law & Politics

USA

Keynote speaker Aaron Harber is a TV-personality and has in-depth experience and knowledge of politics, monetary policy, energy, law, world affairs and more. He has an uncanny ability to connect and engage audiences and receives enthusiastic...

Professional speakers will teach you how to talk about politics constructively

Political Issues speakers are able to discuss politics and relating problems with audience members and make any issue at hand easier to understand. Their keynotes can also generate a great deal of debate and create a more interactive event, where attendees can participate and discuss personal views.
Book one of our professional speakers and learn the diplomatic ways to discuss politics without getting into a fight. Explain your audience the most appropriate time to begin a debate and, most essentially, how to listen to those who disagree with them.

Biggest Political Issues addressed by International Experts

Politics are exercised on a wide range of social levels, from modern local governments, companies and institutions up to sovereign states and to the international level. Both national and international politics can revolve around many different issues. The Political Issues speakers will bring to the table many different viewpoints from past and present politicians, journalists, political commentators and historians