Richard Florida is a leading urban economist whose research reveals how creativity drives economic growth. As the founder of the Creative Class Group and director of the Martin Prosperity Institute at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, he has transformed how we understand modern economies.
Richard's groundbreaking bestseller, "The Rise of the Creative Class," established him as a foremost authority on urban development. As senior editor for The Atlantic and Editor-at-Large for CityLab, he regularly contributes influential analysis on economic and social trends. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. from Columbia University and a Bachelor's degree from Rutgers College.
Richard helps organizations navigate economic challenges by identifying opportunities within crises. His book "The Great Reset" provides practical strategies for sustainable growth in a changing landscape. His research-backed approaches enable business leaders and policymakers to develop effective talent attraction strategies, optimize location decisions, and create environments where innovation thrives.
Audiences gain actionable insights on harnessing creativity as an economic driver, implementing data-driven approaches to urban development, and building competitive advantage through strategic location decisions. Richard's presentations blend rigorous research with practical applications relevant to today's business challenges.
Book Richard Florida to give your organization a competitive edge in understanding how location, talent, and creativity will shape tomorrow's economic landscape.
How can I book Richard Florida for my next event?
Email richard.florida@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.
PepTalk are speaking agents for Richard Florida. They are available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Richard Florida's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events — just email richard.florida@getapeptalk.com and we'll be happy to help!
For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Richard directly.
What topics does Richard Florida specialise in?
Richard Florida specialises in discussing urban economic development, creative class and talent management, location strategy and real estate optimization and more.
What is Richard Florida's speaking style like?
Richard Florida delivers insightful presentations that blend research and real-world applications, focusing on urban development and economic growth. His engaging style inspires leaders to embrace creativity and strategic thinking.
Does Richard Florida offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Richard Florida offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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