Speakers on world affairs

Take a global perspective on geopolitics, economics and international relations from economists, politicians and renowned journalists

Browse our roster of the most sought-after speakers on world affairs. These speakers cover topics such as the global economy, current events and emerging economies to politics, financial markets and the environment.

World affairs speakers

Kemal Dervis

Vice president & director of Global Economy & Development at The Brookings Institution

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Explorer, balloonist and President of the Solar Impulse Project

Sean Pillot de Chenecey

An inspirational speaker, best-selling author and insight/innovation/strategy expert, who has consulted for some of the world’s biggest brands

Karl Pilny

Renowned Asia and investment expert, international business lawyer, founder and managing director of Asia21

Jürgen Stark

Former member executive board & chief economist of the European Central Bank

Susie Wolff

Formula one race car driver, businesswoman, motivational and inspirational female speaker

Bert Rürup

Former chairman of the economy and social, demographic and pension expert

Huang Yiping

Professor and Deputy Dean of the National School of Development, Peking University and Member of the People’s Bank of China’s Monetary Policy Committee, 2015 – 2018