Dr Adam Rutherford is an award-winning geneticist, broadcaster, and author. He presents BBC Radio 4's cultural discussion programme Start The Week and hosts The Human Subject series, where he and Julia Shaw discuss unethical experiments. Adam co-hosted the podcast The Curious Cases of Rutherford and Fry with Professor Hannah Fry and has appeared on 10 episodes of The Infinite Monkey Cage. He hosted BBC Inside Science for eight years, establishing himself as a key communicator of complex scientific ideas.
Adam has presented documentaries on various topics, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), the inheritance of intelligence, MMR and autism, and scientific fraud. His notable works include the award-winning Bad Blood: The Story of Eugenics. He has also produced several TV documentaries, such as The Beauty of Anatomy, Horizon: Playing God, The Gene Code, and The Cell.
As an author, Adam has written eight best-selling books, including Creation, The Book of Humans, and A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived. His first children's book, Where Are You Really From, won the 2024 The Week Junior Book Award for best science book. He has been a scientific advisor for films like Ex Machina, Annihilation, and A Quiet Place Day 1.
Adam speaks globally on topics related to human evolution, race, racism, eugenics, and genetics. He received the Royal Society David Attenborough Award for public engagement with science. He is available for panels, conferences, and keynote speaking, and has hosted events for major clients, including the Google Science Fair and the Kavli Prizes. For bookings, contact the PepTalk team.
How can I book Adam Rutherford for my next event?
Email adam.rutherford@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Adam directly.
What topics does Adam Rutherford specialise in?
Adam Rutherford specialises in discussing science, genetics, evolution and more.
What is Adam Rutherford's speaking style like?
Adam delivers with humour and warmth, making complex topics accessible and enjoyable. Audiences appreciate his engaging style, especially as an after-dinner speaker, leaving a memorable impression.
Does Adam Rutherford offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Adam Rutherford offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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