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David Lowe

Speaker David Lowe Physicist · Science communicator · TV host & master of ceremonies

An Oxford-trained scientist turned television personality and actor, David Lowe transforms complex subjects into accessible, lively and often funny experiences. Science, experimentation, British humour and stagecraft make him a rare profile who can explain as effectively as he captivates.

Languages
English, French
Duration
45 to 90 minutes
Formats
Conference · Keynote · Science show · Masterclass · Event hosting · Panel discussion · Awards ceremony

Biography

Physicist, actor, musician and presenter, David Lowe turns science into a show without ever compromising on rigour, making complex subjects accessible, lively and memorable.

From the Laboratory to the Stage

Trained in physics and philosophy at Oxford, David Lowe holds a PhD in nuclear physics. He worked in research at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, where his work included helping to develop a dosimeter used in oncology, before steering his career towards theatre, film, music, radio and television.

Bringing Science to Life

French audiences discovered him on France 5 in On n'est pas que des Cobayes !. Experiments, challenges, humour and demonstrations all become ways for him to explain mechanics, energy, aerodynamics, chemistry and biology. His approach: let people experience science rather than simply hear about it.

A Communicator Who Builds Connection

Actor, musician, author and presenter, David Lowe is thoroughly at ease on stage. He can improvise, tell stories, make people laugh and, above all, make complex subjects understandable without watering them down. His artistic work also continues in film, notably with his appearance in the American feature Crystal Cross.

A Scientific Master of Ceremonies

His dual profile as a scientist and stage performer is particularly well suited to technical, scientific and technology events. David Lowe can understand an expert, rephrase a complex idea, challenge a speaker and build bridges with the audience. A rare ability that brings pace and clarity to conferences, panel discussions and conventions.

Understand. Experiment. Be amazed.

— David Lowe
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Conferences

David Lowe turns science and complex topics into lively, accessible and memorable experiences by combining rigour, experimentation, British humour and stage presence.

01

Can science be funny?

Intelligence does not have to be boring to be profound.

Science can seem abstract, intimidating or reserved for experts. David Lowe takes exactly the opposite approach. Through experiments, anecdotes and British humour, he shows how surprise and laughter can become powerful gateways to knowledge.

  • Reawaken curiosity
  • Make science accessible
  • Learn through experience
  • Use humour to communicate more effectively
Ideal for Innovation, science, technology, industry, universities, conventions
Format Conference or science show · 45 to 90 min
02

Learning to think like a scientist

Observe. Question. Test. Fail. Try again.

Science is not only a body of knowledge. It is a way of thinking. David Lowe shows how observation, hypotheses, experimentation and the right to be wrong help us move forward into the unknown.

  • Question assumptions
  • Test rather than suppose
  • Learn from error
  • Develop a culture of experimentation
Ideal for Innovation, R&D, transformation, industry, engineers, project teams
Format Conference or keynote · 45 to 90 min
03

The art of explaining without dumbing down

Make the complex simple without making it simplistic.

How do you explain a complex subject to someone who does not share your expertise? David Lowe draws on twenty years across science, television, stage and communication. A particularly useful session for anyone who needs to make complex ideas understood.

  • Clarify your message
  • Adapt your language
  • Use the right images and analogies
  • Create attention
  • Preserve rigour without losing your audience
Ideal for Scientists, engineers, subject-matter experts, communicators, executives
Format Conference or masterclass · 60 to 90 min
04

Innovation: why do we need to experiment again?

Great ideas rarely emerge from the first attempt.

Observe. Imagine. Test. Fail. Adjust. Try again. Drawing on scientific research and experiments created for television, David Lowe shows why experimentation is one of the essential engines of innovation.

  • Cultivate curiosity
  • Dare to test quickly
  • Accept productive failure
  • Make experimentation a method
  • Turn an idea into an experiment
Ideal for Innovation, R&D, industry, technology, transformation
Format Conference or keynote · 45 to 90 min
05

From nuclear physics to the television studio

What if a career did not have to follow a straight line?

Nuclear physics researcher, then actor, musician, presenter and science communicator… David Lowe embodies a career shaped by curiosity rather than by a fixed career plan.

  • Dare to change direction
  • Cultivate multiple talents
  • Transform expertise
  • Reinvent your path
  • Connect science and creativity
Ideal for Innovation, HR, schools, transformation, inspirational events
Format Inspirational keynote · 45 to 75 min
06

Science Show

What if the conference became a live scientific experiment?

On-stage experiments, demonstrations, humor and audience interaction: David Lowe brings back the spirit of the Cobayes and turns the room into a laboratory. A spectacular format to learn by experimenting and create a genuine shared memory.

  • Create a genuine wow effect
  • Involve the audience
  • Understand through experimentation
  • Combine entertainment and knowledge
  • Create a shared memory
Ideal for Conventions, innovation, industry, science, technology, schools, public events
Format Live science show · 45 to 90 min
07

Event hosting in English

Elegance, humour and a strong sense of rhythm.

David Lowe is particularly well suited to international events bringing together experts, engineers, scientists or executives. He can introduce speakers, rephrase complex topics, energise panel discussions, improvise, create smooth transitions and keep the pace going with humour. His major asset: he genuinely understands the topics he moderates.

  • Give the event rhythm and coherence
  • Showcase speakers
  • Reframe complex topics
  • Create seamless transitions
  • Build an international atmosphere
Ideal for International conventions, scientific forums, energy, industry, innovation, technology, awards ceremonies
Format Event hosting or master of ceremonies · Half-day or full-day

For which events?

David Lowe speaks at the key moments where people, performance and impact matter.

  • Seminars and conventions
  • Leadership committees and strategic talks
  • Product launches
  • CSR and climate events
  • Institutions, schools and universities

Possible formats

Formats adaptable to your goals and context.

  • Inspiring talk
  • Impactful keynote
  • Participative workshop
  • Panel
  • Webinar

Why choose them?

A unique experience serving strong, useful messages.

  • Field experience backing the message
  • Authentic and inspiring stories
  • Human, demanding and accessible approach
  • Tailored content aligned with your stakes
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