Daniel Tammet

Daniel Tammet is an internationally recognised author and high-functioning autistic savant who has been described by scientists as the Rosetta Stone of autism. Fluent in twelve languages and capable of performing complex mental calculations through the visualisation of multi-coloured shapes, he famously set British and European records by reciting the constant Pi to 22,514 decimal places. His extraordinary cognitive abilities were the subject of the award-winning documentary Brainman and served as the inspiration for the Kate Bush song Pi. As a prolific writer, Daniel authored the global bestseller Born On A Blue Day alongside other significant works such as Embracing the Wide Sky and Thinking in Numbers. His literary contributions explore the vast potential of the human mind and the creative power of mathematics as a universal language. Through his most recent work, Nine Minds, he examines the inner lives and professional achievements of individuals across the autistic spectrum, highlighting the diverse capabilities found within the community. On the international stage, Daniel discusses his unique perspective on the world, his experiences with neurodiversity, and the remarkable feat of mastering Icelandic in just one week. He founded an online language learning platform and remains a frequent contributor to global media and academic study. Audiences book Daniel for his unique ability to articulate the mysteries of the human brain through a lens of resilience and intellectual innovation. On stage, Daniel Tammet is best known for talks on Innovation and Resilience. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Education, Health & Wellbeing, Personal Development and Social Impact & Advocacy, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Daniel Tammet is regularly booked for Motivational Speaker and Conference Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Daniel Tammet travels internationally for engagements and can present in Icelandic, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Finnish and Estonian as well as English. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Daniel Tammet would approach your audience.