Keynote speaker
Professor Kevin FongSpecialist in Anaesthesia, Extreme Environment Physiology and Space Medicine
- Based in
- UK
- Fee tier
- Established£5k – £10k indicative · subject to negotiation
About Professor Kevin Fong
Professor Kevin Fong is a Consultant Anaesthetist at University College Hospital, where he leads Major Incident Planning and serves as a prehospital doctor with the Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex. With a unique academic background spanning astrophysics, engineering, and medicine, he has collaborated with NASA and the European Space Agency on the physiological challenges of space flight. During the pandemic, he held the critical role of National Clinical Advisor in Emergency Preparedness for NHS England. He currently holds a Professorship at University College London, focusing on innovation and engagement within science and medicine.
As the founder of the Centre for Aviation, Space and Extreme Environment Medicine, Professor Fong examines the parallels between critical illness and human survival in harsh conditions. This research informed his book, Extremes, and his delivery of the prestigious Royal Institution Christmas Lectures. He is a prominent broadcaster, known for hosting the award-winning podcast 13 Minutes to the Moon and presenting acclaimed television programmes such as Channel 4's Extreme A&E and various editions of the BBC science series Horizon.
Professor Fong is frequently booked for his ability to translate complex scientific principles into lessons regarding high-stakes decision-making and team dynamics. His diverse expertise in emergency response and space exploration provides audiences with a compelling perspective on managing risk and fostering resilience in modern organisational environments.
On stage, Professor Kevin Fong is best known for talks on Science, Risk & Risk Management. 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, Healthcare and Science & Research, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy.
Professor Kevin Fong is regularly booked for Presenter & Awards Host and Business 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, Professor Kevin Fong travels internationally for engagements.
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 Professor Kevin Fong would approach your audience.
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Testimonials
"Professor Fong's talk was brilliant, really made us analyse how we approach risk in our own operating theatres. He didn't just share information; he connected it directly to our daily work in a way that truly resonated. A very thought-provoking session."
"We were quite impressed with how Professor Fong managed to make space medicine so relatable to our engineering teams. He skillfully showcased the parallels between managing extreme environments and the complex challenges we face in our designs, providing a fresh perspective on problem-solving."
"His presentation on risk management was incredibly insightful. It wasn't just theoretical; he used fantastic examples from his work to illustrate principles that we could immediately see applying to our own research protocols here. We got a lot out of it."
Frequently asked questions
- How do I book Professor Kevin Fong?
- Send a booking enquiry using the form on this page. We'll confirm Professor's availability and reply with fees and next steps.
- How much does Professor Kevin Fong cost to book?
- Professor Kevin Fong sits in our Established fee tier (£5k – £10k indicative). Fees are tier ranges and are subject to negotiation depending on event date, location, format and audience size — we help negotiate the final fee as part of the booking. Send an enquiry and we'll come back with a firm quote.
- What topics does Professor Kevin Fong speak on?
- Professor speaks on Science, Risk & Risk Management.
- Where is Professor Kevin Fong based?
- Professor is based in UK and travels internationally for speaking engagements.
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