Keynote Speaking
Keynotes that leave your audience energised and equipped to act on diversity, equity and inclusion. Our speakers have inspired thousands of delegates in over 180 countries.
Meet some of our speakers
Speakers from GDP and our global network. Each one tailors the talk to your audience and what you want them to do next.
Farrah Qureshi
Our CEO, recognised as one of the foremost experts on diversity and inclusion consultancy and training.
Farrah’s keynote speech was really comprehensive and effective. We have already garnered a lot of positive feedback. Thank you, Farrah, for helping us so well on starting our journey, we are excited to see where it will take us.”
Hans Jablonski
UK & Europe
One of the first diversity managers in Germany, and a sought-after keynote speaker.
Solene Anglaret
Middle East & Africa
Speaker, author and leader who has lived and worked in six countries.
Tanja Dzido
UK & Europe
Inspirational conference speaker, named Diversity Role Model of the Year in 2023.
Vivian Acosta
UK & Europe
Regular speaker at forums and seminars on talent and inclusive leadership.
Marta Garcia-Valenzuela
UK & Europe
Speaks on leadership and diverse talent, and leads a diversity practice in Spain.
Popular keynote topics
Choose a topic as it stands, or ask us to shape one around your event.
Inclusion Intelligence
Go beyond awareness and build the skills and mindset needed to become more inclusive. This keynote explores the science and art of inclusion, with practical strategies to foster collaboration, innovation and equity at every level of the organisation.
Building Inclusive Cultures
Learn how to embed diversity, equity and inclusion into the fabric of your organisation. This keynote shows how to build a culture where collaboration and innovation thrive, and where everyone feels valued and empowered.
Driving DEI Strategy
For senior leaders and decision-makers: how to create and carry out DEI strategies that align with business goals, and drive lasting change through planning, leadership commitment and measurable impact.
Psychological Safety and Trust
Create a workplace where people feel respected, valued and free to speak up without fear. This keynote explores how psychological safety builds inclusive teams, lifts engagement and drives success.
Interrupting Bias and Microinequities
Uncover the hidden biases that shape workplace decisions and interactions. This keynote shows how to spot the biases behind microinequities and how to address them, with practical takeaways for fairer, more inclusive cultures.
Or a moment that matters to you
We craft bespoke keynotes for occasions and themes your organisation cares about, such as:
- International Women’s Day
- Pride Month
- Black History Month
- Multi-generational workforces
- Women in leadership
For any room, any size
Visual storytelling, case studies, interactive technology and games keep every audience involved.
Seminars and small groups
An intimate session for a leadership team or a smaller seminar.
Conferences and plenaries
A main-stage keynote for conferences with thousands of delegates.
Online audiences
Virtual keynotes bring the same energy to remote audiences by video conference.
Key benefits of our keynote speaking
Inspiring & actionable insights
Our keynotes provide more than just inspiration—they equip audiences with practical strategies they can immediately apply to their DEI efforts.
Global expertise
With experience delivering speeches in over 180 countries across every continent, our speakers bring a truly global perspective on DEI challenges and opportunities.
Customisable for any audience
We adapt our keynotes for diverse audiences, from senior leaders to front-line managers, ensuring relevance and impact for any group size.
Interactive & engaging
Our use of the latest interactive technology, games, and visual storytelling techniques makes our keynotes both entertaining and empowering.
Our approach: Head, Heart, and Hands
Every keynote uses our Head, Heart, and Hands method:
- Head Evidence, research, and clear examples that challenge assumptions.
- Heart Stories and lived experience that build empathy and personal reflection.
- Hands Practical steps people can take back to their teams straight after the event.
Why choose GDP for keynote speaking?
Our speakers draw on more than two decades of consultancy and leadership work across sectors. Whether they are speaking to a leadership seminar or a conference of thousands, they tailor each talk to your event theme, sector, and audience.
Extensive global experience
Having delivered consultancy and learning programmes in over 180 countries, our speakers bring practical examples that resonate with multinational audiences.
Interactive delivery
By combining case studies, storytelling, and live audience interaction, our speakers keep rooms of any size involved from start to finish.
Case studies
All case studies
UnileverUnilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of fast moving consumer goods with strong operations in more than 100 countries and sales in 180.
World BankThe World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world.
HALMAHalma is a leading safety, health and environmental technology group with businesses in 23 countries and major operations in Europe, USA and Asia.
Book a keynote speaker
- Tell us about your event, audience, and dates.
- Receive a speaker recommendation and topic proposal.
- Brief your speaker ahead of the event.