Dr Peter Frankopan

Peter Frankopan is the Professor of Global History at Oxford University, where he also serves as the Director of the Oxford Centre for Byzantine Research. A renowned expert on the history of the Middle East, Russia, Iran, and Central Asia, he has gained international acclaim for his ability to reframe the human story through a non-Western lens. His landmark work, The Silk Roads: A New History of the World, became a global phenomenon for its examination of the trade and cultural networks that have defined Eurasia for centuries. Building on this foundation, his follow-up titles including The New Silk Roads and The Earth Transformed have established him as a leading voice on how historical shifts, from ancient commerce to changing climates, inform our modern world. His academic prestige is matched by his practical influence; he has provided expert advice to major international bodies such as the World Bank and UNIDO, and has held fellowships at prestigious institutions including Harvard, Yale, and Princeton. Professor Frankopan is a frequent contributor to major newspapers and a host of popular historical podcasts. Audiences value his ability to connect deep historical patterns with contemporary geopolitics, making him a premier choice for events requiring a sophisticated understanding of global power shifts and historical legacies. On stage, Dr Peter Frankopan is best known for talks on Emerging Markets, Politics and Geopolitics. 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, Media & Broadcasting and Publishing, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Dr Peter Frankopan is regularly booked for Business 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, Dr Peter Frankopan 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 Dr Peter Frankopan would approach your audience.