STEM shapes our future, fueling innovation, growth, and progress across industries. Hiring a keynote speaker on STEM brings fresh insights, inspires audiences, and bridges the gap between complex science and real-world impact, making your event both enlightening and unforgettable.

What is STEM?

STEM is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. It promotes innovation, analytical thinking and problem-solving through hands-on learning, preparing individuals for high-demand careers in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world. 

Why is it Important to Promote STEM?

Promoting STEM is vital to bridging gender disparity and unlocking untapped potential. Despite 9.4 million people working in STEM roles, women remain underrepresented, with 45% of women often discouraged from pursuing STEM careers in school and 32% of women deterred by the male-dominated environment. Encouraging girls early on and fostering inclusive work cultures can help shift this imbalance. With 185,725 students now enrolled in engineering and technology courses, up from 126,660 in 2017/18, the momentum is growing. However, more must be done to ensure equal opportunities. By promoting diversity in STEM, we strengthen innovation, improve problem-solving, and build a workforce that better reflects the society it serves.

Sources: GOV.UK, STEM Women & The Institution of Engineering and Technology

Science Speakers to Hire:

Science underpins innovation across industries, with around 20% of the UK workforce requiring scientific knowledge for their roles. Hiring a science speaker can inspire curiosity, explain complex trends, and highlight science’s real-world impact, empowering teams to think critically, embrace innovation, and better navigate a rapidly evolving world. See the top science speakers to hire, below:

Angela Lamont

Female STEM speaker, Angela Lamont, is a popular media presenter and science expert, who has dedicated her career to making STEM subjects more accessible to the everyday person. A Systems Analyst graduate, she pioneered the Science-With-A-Smile programmes that have become immensely popular nationwide.

The event is famed for its quirky humour and eloquent discussion of complex subjects, showcasing Angela as a confident public speaker. Angela has received critical acclaim for her shows, even winning a BAFTA and an RTS award for The Physical World, a show which brought the study of science to the masses.

Technology Speakers to Hire:

Technology, a core pillar of STEM, drives innovation across every industry. With the UK AI market valued at over £21 billion and projected to soar to £1 trillion by 2035, hiring a technology speaker offers invaluable insight into future trends, digital transformation, and the AI revolution shaping tomorrow’s business landscape. See the top technology speakers to hire, below:

Jamie Woodruff

Jamie Woodruff is not your typical hacker - he is an ethical hacker. Considered to be a cybersecurity expert, his work is most prevalent during October, which is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Jamie has the power to change his audience's perspective, influencing the decisions they make online thanks to his insight into malicious attacks.

With qualifications in Penetration Testing, his first-hand experience of hacking networks, computers, and servers increases the authenticity of his cybersecurity strategies. Jamie has extensive knowledge of cyber weaknesses, making him a key speaker for businesses who wish to improve their defences.

Barbara Hakin

Dame Barbara Hakin is the former Chief Executive of the East Midlands Strategic Health Authority and is the Deputy Chief Executive of NHS England. She is a highly experienced medical professional and sought-after speaker on the topics of healthcare, leadership and public sector work. Dr Hakin has a deep and unique viewpoint of the British Medical System cultivated through years of work and innovation across her various roles. She is a big advocate for technology, particularly for the strategic introduction of new technology within the provision of healthcare. Booked as a speaker, she is brilliantly authentic and a breath of fresh air for audiences.

Engineering Speakers to Hire:

Engineering makes up a vital 18% of the UK workforce, driving innovation across industries. As part of STEM, it shapes our everyday lives, from infrastructure to technology. Hiring an engineering speaker offers valuable insights into problem-solving, creativity, and future-ready skills essential for inspiring teams and preparing for tomorrow’s challenges. See the top engineering speakers to hire, below:

Kate Bellingham

One of the most celebrated women in STEM, Kate Bellingham, is a former audio engineer. With a passion for inspiring an interest in the sector, she was the President of the Young Engineers, a programme within schools funded by the BBC, that promoted the study of science and engineering.

Additionally, this engineering speaker was also a National STEM Careers Coordinator for the Department of Children, Schools and Families in 2010, a role in which she encouraged young people to pursue STEM, despite their age, race or gender. As a speaker, Kate is an advocate for girls in engineering.

Ruth Amos

Ruth Amos is a multi-talented engineer. She is the Managing Director of StairSteady and the winner of the 2006 Young Engineer for Britain. Ruth has a huge passion for education, and her 'Kids Invent Stuff' YouTube Channel has amassed over 55,000 subscribers and 2.1 million video views as she inspires young people in STEM. 

Ruth is a hugely sought-after public speaker, regularly booked for audiences not only in the engineering world but in HR, marketing and sales. 

Ayo Sokale

With a string of credentials to her name, including being nominated for The Telegraph's Top 50 Women in Engineering, Ayo Sokale is a civil engineer making a difference. She holds a masters in Civil and Coastal Engineering as well as ancillary qualifications, which together allow her to succeed in her role as a BIM Lead at the Environment Agency. 

As a black woman, Ayo is familiar with the challenges presented by a typically non-diverse field such as engineering and is using her platform to support positive change. She is a highly experienced speaker and presenter, having featured on BBC's Great Inventions and delivered talks to a vast number of organisations, covering racial and gender diversity, environmental issues and women in STEM.

Mathematics Speakers to Hire:

Mathematics underpins every field in STEM, driving innovation through data analysis, problem-solving, and logical thinking. With 72% of businesses agreeing they'd benefit from more maths graduates, hiring a mathematics speaker can inspire future talent, bridge skill gaps, and showcase how mathematical thinking fuels progress in technology, engineering, and science. See the top mathematics speakers to hire, below:

Marcus Du Sautoy

As a Professor of Maths at Oxford University, Marcus Du Sautoy is considered to be a leading expert in mathematics. Having been awarded a Title of Distinction in 1996, Marcus' ongoing dedication to the maths leaders of the future makes him an inspiring mathematics speaker.

Marcus is passionate about making mathematics more accessible to the public, believing that everyone is capable of not just understanding the subject but using it to benefit their own lives. Having published many academic works, including The Num8er My5teries, which explore the use of statistics in business, mathematical inventions and the secrets of the internet, Marcus' speaking topics are incredibly insightful.

Hire a STEM Speaker Today!

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This exclusive article on the top STEM speakers to hire was authored by Lucy Berry.

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