Matt Barbet.
Matt Barbet is a Sky News anchor and journalist.
Matt has spent over 20 years covering the major global events of the day and reporting on elections, wars, and natural disasters across the world. A seasoned interviewer, moderator and awards host, Matt has interviewed some of the world’s biggest names including HM King Charles III, Angelina Jolie, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Today, he continues to question political and business leaders, along with household names, getting the inside track on what audiences need to know.
Prior to returning to our TV screens with Sky News, Matt was a partner at Freud Communications, where he worked closely with a range of corporate and individual clients, including global sports stars and CEOs, helping them tailor and present their stories to the world, as well as navigate changing circumstances and crises.
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In today’s unpredictable world, crisis management is a universal challenge, impacting individuals, businesses, and entire sectors. What truly defines future success isn’t the crisis itself, but how we respond to it. In this compelling keynote, Matt draws on his frontline experience covering global events, and his expertise as a senior communications consultant, to reveal how reputational risk can be managed and turned into opportunities. Audiences will also gain actionable insights into preparing for the inevitable, responding with agility, and learning from the successes, and missteps, of others.
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AI sparks both excitement and anxiety in equal measure, with fears about lost jobs and diminished human connection paramount. But while technology evolves, the value of human judgment, empathy, and instinct remains irreplaceable. In this keynote, Matt explores how we can embrace AI’s potential while doubling down on what makes us truly human. Audiences will discover why nurturing genuine communication and authentic relationships is more vital than ever in an AI-driven world.
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frequently asked questions.
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Matt focuses on current affairs, leadership communication, trust, crisis management, and how complex issues are understood, communicated, and navigated in high-pressure public and organisational environments.
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He is typically engaged as a conference host or chair, including for awards events and gala dinners. He also delivers keynote-style sessions across a broad spectrum of corporate audiences.
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Beyond keynote contributions, he regularly hosts conferences, moderates panel discussions, and leads structured conversations, drawing on extensive experience interviewing senior and high-profile figures to bring clarity, balance, and informed questioning to complex discussions.
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His work is particularly relevant to organisations facing reputational risk, crisis situations, rapid change, or heightened public scrutiny, as well as those navigating the communication challenges created by AI, misinformation, and fast-moving media narratives.
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He engages with a wide range of audiences, including senior leaders, professional audiences, and public-facing conference delegates across corporate, public, and institutional sectors.
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His approach is measured, informed, and engaging, bringing clarity and structure to complex discussions, and providing calm authority and sound judgement across awards, chaired, and hosted events, where reliability and confidence are essential.
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He tailors his approach to the audience and context, whether hosting awards, chairing conferences, or delivering keynotes, providing a calm, reliable presence that prioritises clarity, balance, and sound judgement over opinion or advocacy.
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As a seasoned broadcaster who has covered major stories from around the world, Matt Barbet is well equipped to engage international and cross-border audiences and adapt confidently to global contexts and perspectives.
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Pricing for Matt is influenced by factors such as event location, format, and time commitment. Speaking Office ensures fee consistency across all enquiries, whether via speaker bureaus or direct clients, so that pricing remains aligned and non-competitive across channels. Accurate and up-to-date pricing can be provided once event details are shared, ensuring alignment with both the client’s requirements and Matt’s long-term positioning.
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Speaking Office aims to respond promptly to all enquiries regarding Matt Barbet typically within one business day. Response times may vary slightly depending on event complexity and time zone, but all enquiries are handled with care and attention.
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Matt is available for virtual and hybrid events, as well as in-person engagements, depending on availability and event requirements. Speaking Office can advise on the most appropriate format based on audience, objectives, and technical considerations.
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Advance booking is recommended for Matt, particularly for peak periods and international events. While shorter lead times can be accommodated, early enquiry allows for greater flexibility and planning.
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Speaking Office exclusively represents Matt for speaking engagements and live events work. Details regarding availability, fees and general enquiries are managed by his speaker manager via the contact information on this page.
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