Sir Tim Smit

Sir Tim Smit established his initial career within the music industry, excelling as a composer and producer across both rock and opera genres. His professional focus shifted significantly upon moving to Cornwall, where he dedicated himself to the ambitious restoration of the Lost Gardens of Heligan. This success served as a precursor to his most famous endeavour, the Eden Project. Conceived in 1995 and transformed from a barren pit into a thriving ecological hub within five years, the site has welcomed over twelve million visitors and is frequently celebrated for its architectural brilliance. Under his leadership, the Eden Project has become an international landmark that synthesises horticulture, art, and storytelling to make complex scientific concepts accessible. Beyond its environmental impact, the site also serves as a cultural venue for the Eden Sessions music festival. His work continues to influence the broader environmental movement, fostering a deeper public understanding of ecology and the protection of the natural world through sustainable practices. Sir Tim provides a compelling perspective on leadership, drawing from his experience of managing large-scale transformations and ambitious missions. He is booked by organisations for his ability to inspire teams to embrace challenges, adhere to core principles, and step beyond conventional boundaries to achieve extraordinary results. On stage, Sir Tim Smit is best known for talks on Energy & Sustainability, Esg & Social Responsibility and Leadership. 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 Business & Consulting, Education and Sustainability & Environment, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Sir Tim Smit 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, Sir Tim Smit 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 Sir Tim Smit would approach your audience.