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Sir Tim Smit KBE | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Sir Tim Smit KBE | PepTalk Expert Speaker
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Sir Tim Smit KBE

Discover the potential of sustainability and innovative business practices with Sir Tim Smit, speaker, Executive Vice-Chair and Co-founder of the Eden Project.
Innovation
Creativity
Sustainability
Sir Tim Smit KBE
Discover the potential of sustainability and innovative business practices with Sir Tim Smit, speaker, Executive Vice-Chair and Co-founder of the Eden Project.
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Sir Tim Smit KBE | Speaker Biography

About Sir Tim Smit KBE

Executive Vice-Chair, and Co-founder of the award-winning Eden Project
Appointed Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) in 2012
Has received a variety of national awards including The Royal Society of Arts Albert Medal
Sir Tim Smit KBE is best known for ‘discovering’ and restoring Cornwall’s ‘The Lost Gardens of Heligan’ with John Nelson, which is now one of the UK’s best-loved gardens.

Sir Tim is also Executive Vice-Chair and Co-founder of the multi-award-winning Eden Project in Cornwall. He is Executive Co-Chair for Eden Project International, which aims to have an Eden Project on every inhabited continent by 2025.

Eden has contributed over £1.7 billion to the Cornish economy and is proud of its success in changing people’s perception of the potential for and application of science by communicating and interpreting scientific concepts through art, drama, and storytelling.

It also lives up to its mission to take a pivotal role in local regeneration. It demonstrates that sustainability is not about sandals and nut cutlets but about good business practices and the citizenship values of the future.

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What topics does Tim Smit specialise in?  

Tim Smit specialises in talking about gardening, sustainability, science communication and more.

What is Tim Smit's speaking style like?  

Sir Tim Smit passionately promotes sustainability, exemplified by his commitment to walking to events. His work at the Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan showcases his dedication to environmental advocacy. AI summary based on real event feedback.

Does Tim Smit offer virtual speaking engagements?  

Yes, Tim Smit offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

Why Should You Book Sir Tim Smit KBE?

Book Sir Tim Smit to inspire your team with insights on innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurial success. His experience with the Eden Project demonstrates how visionary thinking can drive economic and social change. Learn how to transform challenges into opportunities from a leader in environmental and business excellence.
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