Ed Conway Keynote Speaker

  • Author of the Material World - a critically acclaimed book that has been shortlisted for the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year Award
  • Economics and Data Editor of Sky News
  • A governor of the National Institute for Economic and Social Research

Ed Conway's Biography

Ed Conway is a writer and broadcaster. He is the Economics and Data Editor of Sky News and a regular columnist for The Times and Sunday Times. He has written two critically acclaimed and bestselling books and has won numerous awards for his journalism. His 2024 book Material World, has been nominated as one of the Financial Times Book of the Year. To write this book, Ed traveled the globe – from the sweltering depths of the deepest mine in Europe, to spotless silicon chip factories in Taiwan, to the eerie green pools where lithium originates – to uncover a secret world we rarely see

Ed has written two other critically acclaimed and bestselling books “The Summit: The Biggest Battle Of The Second World War – Fought Behind Closed Doors” (Little, Brown, 2014), a riveting account of Bretton Woods. Additionally, he demystifies the subject for the layman with “50 Economics Ideas You Really Need to Know” (Quercus, 2009). His forthcoming book, Trade World: The Ties That Bound Our Past and Could Unravel Our Future (September 2026), explores how trade has shaped human history and why its future is now under threat.

Ed contributes to academia and research. He holds a governor position at the National Institute for Economic and Social Research. His academic engagements include lectures on the international monetary system at esteemed institutions such as the London School of Economics and the US Treasury. Ed remains a respected voice in economics and journalism, dedicated to disseminating information, insights, and understanding to a global audience.

In the realm of speaking, Ed’s capabilities are unparalleled. His deep knowledge, combined with years of on-ground reporting, lends an authenticity and depth to his discourses that few can match. Whether he’s dissecting complex economic trends or providing insights into global financial shifts, audiences are captivated by his eloquence, clarity, and the profound understanding he brings to the podium. As a speaker, he not only imparts knowledge but also stimulates thought, fostering a deeper understanding of economics among his listeners. His speaking engagements are a testament to his stature as an authoritative voice in economics and journalism, making him an indispensable asset to any event or forum.

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Ed Conway's Speaking Topics

  • Global economic trends and market outlook

  • The hidden systems behind the modern economy

  • Geopolitics, trade, and supply chains

  • Inflation, growth, and financial risk

  • Making sense of economics in a complex world

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Why Book Ed Conway as a speaker?

  • He brings real-time authority on markets, inflation and policy as Sky News Economics and Data Editor, helping leaders make sense of fast-moving economic signals and what they mean for strategy.

  • He translates the hidden mechanics of the global economy into board-ready insight through his bestselling book Material World, shortlisted by the Financial Times’ Business Book of the Year award, connecting supply chains, commodities and geopolitics to real business risk.

  • He adds on-the-ground reporting depth from travelling from Europe’s deepest mines to Taiwan’s chip fabs and lithium production sites, giving audiences a vivid, practical understanding of the materials that underpin growth and the energy transition.

  • He sharpens how organisations communicate about complex economic issues as a regular columnist for The Times and The Sunday Times, equipping audiences to move from headlines to clear decisions with confidence.

  • He brings historical perspective that improves decision-making under uncertainty through acclaimed books including The Summit on Bretton Woods and 50 Economics Ideas You Really Need to Know, helping audiences connect today’s shocks to the systems built to manage them.

Videos of Ed Conway

How is Iran war affecting petrol and diesel prices in UK? | Ed Conway analysis
UK economy: Making sense of the numbers with Ed Conway
Interest Rate: 'It is a big moment' - Sky's Ed Conway analyses rate hold decision
Interest Rates: Sky's Ed Conway asks if Bank of England has credibility issue

Books by Ed Conway

Trade World: The Ties That Bound Our Past and Could Unravel Our Future
Material World: A Substantial Story of Our Past and Future
Material World: The Six Raw Materials That Shape Modern Civilization
The Summit: The Biggest Battle of the Second World War - Fought Behind Closed Doors

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