Europe

The best keynote speakers on Europe – understanding the past, shaping the future

Europe is at a crossroads. Between geopolitical tensions, economic challenges and cultural change, the continent must constantly reassert itself. The European Union, born out of a vision of peace and cooperation, now faces questions such as:

How do we secure prosperity, democracy and stability in a changing world?

Our speakers analyse the future of Europe from a wide range of perspectives – political, economic, cultural and historical. They talk about European identity, global power shifts, the role of the EU, cultural diversity and social cohesion. In doing so, they combine in-depth knowledge with a clear view of opportunities and risks.

For thought-provoking lectures that enrich the debate on Europe’s future, book the best keynote speakers on the topic of Europe now – at Premium Speakers.

Popular speakers

Urs Gredig

Anchorman & Moderator

Rainer Brüderle

Federal Minister for the Economy and Technology (2009-2011)

Professor Arturo Bris

Professor of Finance IMD Lausanne, Director of the World Competitiveness Center

Caroline Bosbach

Member of the German Parliament, Federal Chairwoman of the Young Economic Council of Germany, Politician & Author

Prof. Simon J. Evenett

Economist; Expert International Trade & Economic Development

Prof. Dr. Klaus Wellershoff

Entrepreneur, Economist, Financial Expert & Author

Sandra Navidi

Finance & Economics Expert, Founder & CEO of Global Beyond LLC, New York

Dirk Müller

Mr. DAX - Financial Expert, Political Advisor & Bestseller Author

Nena Brockhaus

Journalist, Television Presenter & Bestselling Author

Richard C. Schneider

Bureau Chief & Chief Correspondent German Television ARD in Tel Aviv, Israel

Klaus Wowereit

Former Mayor of Berlin (2001 - 2014)

Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg

Founder & CEO Spitzberg & Partners, New York

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Natalie Amiri

Journalist, Moderator ARD-Weltspiegel, Expert on Iran & Orient, Author

Lena Bäcker

Global Stateswoman, Diplomatic Strategist & Head of State Advisor

Annalena Baerbock

Professor of Professional Practice & Co-Director MPA Program in Global Leadership, Columbia University, New York (2026 onwards)

Sibylle Barden-Fürchtenicht

Author, SDG and ESG Strategist, Board Member

José Manuel Barroso

President of the European Commission (2004-2014), Former Prime Minister of Portugal (2002–2004)

Ansgar Baums

Geopolitical risk consultant & Book author

John Bercow

157th Speaker of the House of Commons (2009-2019)

Jan Berger

Founder & CEO Think Tank Themis Foresight, Futurist

Gernot Blümel

Former Minister of Finance Austria, CEO Mare TechnoPark, Philosopher

Prof. Dr. Peter Bofinger

Economist, Member of German Council of Economic Experts (2004-2019)

Thomas Borer

Business Consultant & Expert in Finance & Economy, Former Swiss Ambassador in Berlin, Germany

Caroline Bosbach

Member of the German Parliament, Federal Chairwoman of the Young Economic Council of Germany, Politician & Author

Wolfgang Bosbach

Member of the German Bundestag 1994 - 2017, Lawyer, a brilliant Speaker & Analyst

Dr. Josef Braml

Expert on the USA, Geopolitics & Geo-Economics

Felix Bräutigam

Transformation leader; former board member of Jaguar Land Rover, CEO Europe of Porsche

Professor Arturo Bris

Professor of Finance IMD Lausanne, Director of the World Competitiveness Center

Nena Brockhaus

Journalist, Television Presenter & Bestselling Author

Rainer Brüderle

Federal Minister for the Economy and Technology (2009-2011)

Dr. Jan Philipp Burgard

Journalist, TV presenter, Book author

Micheline Calmy-Rey

Former President and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland