Aug 8, 2022
Top 10 International Speakers
Need a speaker where you are? Although BigSpeak is based in Santa Barbara, CA, our roster is full of international speakers across the globe, from China, to Canada, Italy, Mexico, Israel, and so many more.
BigSpeak’s top 10 international keynote speakers are some of the most highly requested speakers outside of the United States with varying expertise from inspirational speakers, to entrepreneurs and cybersecurity experts. Without further ado, here are the top 10 international speakers of 2022.
Top 10 International Speakers
Vishen Lakhiani – Travels from Estonia
Vishen Lakhiani is a top inspirational and international keynote speaker, founder of Mindvalley, and the New York Times bestselling author of The Code of the Extraordinary Mind. He believes in diversity and work/life integration. As head of Mindvalley, he has built a movement of growth-seekers, spanning across 195 countries, engaging more than 15 million followers on social media, and nearly half-a-million students online each year.
Barb Stegemann – Travels from Canada
Barb Stegemann is a top motivational and international keynote speaker, social entrepreneur, one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women, and the Founder of 7 Virtues. Barb is also the author of the bestselling book, The 7 Virtues of a Philosopher Queen, which has empowered women (and men) to launch companies, run for public office, and end bullying.
Robert Herjavec – Travels from Croatia
Robert Herjavec is an international speaker and globally recognized motivational, business, and cyber security leader. For the last 14 years Robert has been well known as one of the Sharks and executive producer of the Emmy-award winning hit show, Shark Tank. He is a successful, best-selling author and has appeared on stage with crowds from 50 to 20,000 people and with luminaries such as Tony Robbins and Oprah.
Magda Lilia Chelly – Travels from Singapore
Dr. Magda Chelly is an award-winning global cybersecurity leader and international speaker. IFSEC Global has listed her as one of one of the top 20 most influential cybersecurity personalities globally, in 2017 and 2021. After years of experience as Information Security Officer in several multinational organizations, she co-founded Responsible Cyber, a cybersecurity start-up which was valued at SGD7 million in 2020.
Mitch Lowe – Travels from Mexico
Mitch Lowe is a top business and entertainment and international keynote speaker, former COO of Redbox, and founding executive of Netflix. As VP of Business Development and Strategic Alliances for Netflix’s first five years, and as a member of its core executive team Mitch led many of the partnerships that drove new subscribers to join Netflix, such as its partnership with Best Buy and DVD manufacturers.
Turia Pitt – Travels from Australia
In 2011, Turia Pitt was a mining engineer, living her dream life in the Australian outback. Then, while competing in a 100km ultra-marathon, she was caught in a grassfire. She was choppered out of the remote desert barely alive, with full thickness burns to 65 percent of her body. She lost seven fingers, had over 200 medical procedures and spent two grueling years in recovery. Now she has three best-selling books, coached over 40,000 people in her digital courses, shared a stage with Tony Robbins, competed in the Ironman World Championships, sailed a boat around French Polynesia, walked the Kokoda Trek, met some amazing people and she has grown a team and a business that she’s truly proud of.
Kevin O’Leary – Travels from Canada
Kevin O’Leary is a top entrepreneur and international speaker, author, venture capitalist, guest judge on Shark Tank, and star on Money Court. Within his various television roles, his opinionated nature has won over millions, and he continues to impress his audiences with professional tips and personal anecdotes.
Jonas Kjellberg – Travels from Sweden
Jonas Kjellberg is a digital transformation and international keynote speaker, co-creator of Skype, author, and investor. As co-creator of Skype, he worked as Managing Director (equivalent to a CEO in the U.S.), helping generate 90 percent of their revenue stream. Currently, Kjellberg runs Gear Up Ventures, a company that focuses on implementing the innovation and entrepreneurship model set out in his book Gear Up.
Keren Elezari – Travels from Israel
Keren Elazari is a cybersecurity and international keynote speaker, security researcher, TED speaker, and the author of the Amazon bestseller Women in Tech. Since 2000, Keren has worked with leading Israeli security firms, government organizations, Big 4 firms, Fortune 500, and groundbreaking startup companies, helping global organizations navigate complex cybersecurity issues.
Mark Pollock – Travels from Europe
Mark Pollock is a top inspirational and international speaker, explorer, innovator, and collaboration catalyst. Unbroken by blindness in 1998, Mark became an adventure athlete competing in ultra-endurance races across deserts, mountains, and the polar ice caps including being the first blind person to race to the South Pole. He also won silver and bronze medals for rowing at the Commonwealth Games and set up a motivational speaking business (www.markpollock.com).
If you’re looking for a speaker in your country, one of these top 10 international speakers could be a great fit! Not seeing your country in this list of keynote speakers? Browse all keynote speakers and use the country and location range search funnel features to find a speaker in your area.