Ali Miraj Keynote Speaker

Broadcaster, political commentator and LBC Radio presenter
Global infrastructure finance executive and social entrepreneur
Founder of the Contrarian Prize recognising independent thinking

Ali Miraj's Biography

Ali Miraj is a broadcaster, infrastructure financier, social entrepreneur and DJ.

He presents his weekly shows on LBC Radio (Sat/Sun 12pm-3pm) and regularly appears on Sky News to comment on domestic political developments and international affairs. He served as an adviser to the Conservative Foreign Affairs Team and is a former Conservative Parliamentary Candidate, having been first elected as a Councillor at the age of 23.

He is Head of Infrastructure Sponsor Coverage at Rabobank co-ordinating transactions across the Energy, Transport & Mobility and Digital sectors. He was previously Global Head of Infrastructure Sponsor Coverage at ING. Prior to that he worked in Syndicated Finance. He originally qualified as a Chartered Accountant.

In 2012, he founded the Contrarian Prize to recognise the independence, courage and sacrifice of British public figures whose ideas challenge the status quo.

He is a trained House music DJ and has had multiple residencies and played at leading venues around the world. He is national Vice President of CPRE, the countryside charity, and Senior Warden of the Worshipful Company of International Bankers.

He holds an MSc In Politics of the World Economy and BSc Econ (International Relations) both from the London School of Economics.

Geopolitics, current affairs and global economics

Infrastructure, investment and the future of finance

Leadership and challenging conventional wisdom

Media, communication and public discourse

Energy transition, sustainability and global development

He operates at the intersection of politics, finance and media, bringing a rare perspective shaped by experience in broadcasting, infrastructure investment and public affairs.
He translates complex political and economic developments into clear, engaging insight for audiences across business and public life.
He brings significant expertise in global infrastructure finance, having led major initiatives across energy, transport and digital sectors.
He is a dynamic broadcaster and speaker, known for lively commentary, sharp analysis and the ability to engage diverse audiences.
His insights equip organisations to better understand geopolitical trends, economic change and the forces shaping modern society and business.