About ASB

Our aim is to help clients all around the world, find the perfect academic keynote or conference speaker for their next public or private sector event, whether online or in person.

Who we are

The Academic Speakers Bureau is the UK’s first speakers' bureau which has an exclusive focus on public speakers with distinguished academic careers.

Academic speakers are equipped with specialist knowledge, skills, and experience in a wide range of fields. Our aim is to help clients all around the world find the perfect academic keynote speakers for their next private or public sector event, whether it's a conference, panel discussion, fireside chat or boardroom advisory session.

Developed by The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), the world's leading social sciences institution, we recognise that academics not only contribute to global conversations but also actively shape them. Working with both public and private sector clients, we are dedicated to facilitating the exchange of ideas and knowledge. The Academic Speakers Bureau is our effort to build further on both these principles and connect clients from diverse sectors with academics from institutions all around the world.

How we work

  • Browse through our speakers or categories and find the right speaker
  • Express interest in a specific speaker or topic
  • Get connected with our team to discuss your requirements and learn about the possibilities
  • Go over pre-set pricing, contract terms and book the speaker you desire!

It is your event we are here to support. While clients get busy designing and executing events, we are here to help liaise with speakers you want to engage before, during and after your event.

Types of Events

Our mission is to help clients worldwide find the perfect academic speaker for any event. We offer a wide range of formats including keynotes, panel discussions, roundtable events, after-dinner talks, fireside chats, expert interviews, company presentations, one-on-one sessions with senior executives, and company board meetings—whether online or in person.

Become a Speaker

Want to be featured as an academic speaker on our bureau?