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Robin Ince is an award-winning comedian, author, broadcaster and one of the UK’s most recognisable popularisers of scientific ideas.
Best known as the co-host of the Sony Gold Award-winning BBC Radio 4 series The Infinite Monkey Cage alongside Brian Cox, Robin has spent more than 15 years bringing science, curiosity and humour to audiences around the world.
A hugely engaging and thought-provoking speaker, Robin blends comedy, storytelling and intellectual insight to explore topics including neurodiversity, creativity, science, mental health and what it means to be human. His live shows have covered subjects ranging from consciousness and physics to Charles Darwin, always delivered with his trademark energy, wit and warmth.
Robin is the author of six books, including Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal: My Adventures in Neurodiversity, inspired by his late ADHD diagnosis and exploring the realities of the neurodivergent experience. His memoir, I’m A Joke and So Are You, was named one of the Evening Standard’s Best Comedy Books of the Year, while Bibliomaniac celebrated his lifelong love of books and independent bookshops.
Alongside his writing and broadcasting, Robin has curated and hosted countless events combining science, music and comedy at venues including the Hammersmith Apollo. His many television and radio appearances include Mock the Week, Just a Minute and Never Mind the Buzzcocks.
A Fellow of the British Science Association, Robin has also received an Honorary Fellowship from UCL and an honorary doctorate from Royal Holloway, University of London.
Funny, insightful and endlessly curious, Robin Ince challenges audiences to think differently, embrace individuality and rediscover the joy of learning.
Robin combines science, comedy and storytelling to make complex ideas entertaining, accessible and thought-provoking. Blending humour with intellectual curiosity, he explores how science shapes the world around us while encouraging audiences to think differently and embrace lifelong learning.
Curiosity drives creativity, innovation and discovery. Robin explores why asking questions matters, how curiosity can be nurtured in both individuals and organisations, and why embracing uncertainty and wonder is essential in a rapidly changing world.
Robin reveals how humour and storytelling can connect people, communicate ideas and make complex subjects memorable. Drawing on decades in broadcasting and live performance, he demonstrates the power of comedy to engage audiences, spark conversation and challenge perspectives.
Inspired by his own late ADHD diagnosis, Robin explores the relationship between neurodiversity, creativity and self-acceptance. With honesty, humour and insight, he encourages audiences to embrace different ways of thinking and create environments where individuality can thrive.
Based on his bestselling book, Robin challenges society’s ideas of what is considered ‘normal’. Through personal stories and sharp observation, he explores identity, mental health and belonging, helping audiences recognise the value in difference and authenticity.
Robin examines the fascinating connections between literature, science and comedy, showing how creativity and curiosity unite seemingly different disciplines. This engaging keynote celebrates ideas, imagination and the importance of interdisciplinary thinking in understanding the world.
Our ceremony is only as good as it’s host and many people remarked that they thought it was the best year yet. I’ve never seen a host do so much homework, take such a genuine interest, and chat to everyone involved. We would work with him every year if we could.
Robin was relaxed, warm and funny, as well as incredibly well-informed and prepared; he set the tone of the evening perfectly.
