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David Lowe

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 (US), French / Français
Duration
45 to 90 minutes
Formats
Conference · Keynote · Science show · Masterclass · Event hosting · Panel discussion · Awards ceremony

Biography

Physicien, acteur, musicien et présentateur, David Lowe transforme la science en spectacle sans jamais sacrifier la rigueur, pour rendre les sujets complexes accessibles, vivants et mémorables.

Du laboratoire à la scène

Formé en physique et en philosophie à Oxford, David Lowe est docteur en physique nucléaire. Il a travaillé dans la recherche au Royal Marsden Hospital de Londres, où il a notamment contribué au développement d'un dosimètre utilisé en oncologie, avant d'orienter sa carrière vers le théâtre, le cinéma, la musique, la radio et la télévision.

Faire vivre la science

Le public français l'a notamment découvert sur France 5 dans On n'est pas que des Cobayes !. Expériences, défis, humour et démonstrations deviennent pour lui autant de moyens d'expliquer la mécanique, l'énergie, l'aérodynamique, la chimie ou la biologie. Son approche : faire expérimenter la science plutôt que simplement la raconter.

Un communicateur qui crée la connexion

Acteur, musicien, auteur et présentateur, David Lowe possède une grande aisance scénique. Il sait improviser, raconter, faire rire et surtout rendre compréhensibles des sujets complexes sans les appauvrir. Son activité artistique se poursuit également au cinéma, notamment avec sa participation au film américain Crystal Cross.

Un maître de cérémonie scientifique

Son double profil de scientifique et d'homme de scène est particulièrement adapté aux événements techniques, scientifiques et technologiques. David Lowe peut comprendre un expert, reformuler une idée complexe, challenger un intervenant et créer des passerelles avec le public. Une capacité rare pour donner du rythme et de la clarté aux conférences, tables rondes et 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.

La science peut sembler abstraite, intimidante ou réservée aux experts. David Lowe adopte exactement l'approche opposée. À travers des expériences, des anecdotes et de l'humour britannique, il montre comment la surprise et le rire peuvent devenir de puissantes portes d'entrée vers la connaissance.

  • 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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07

Event hosting in English

Elegance, humour and a strong sense of rhythm.

David Lowe est particulièrement bien adapté aux événements internationaux réunissant des experts, des ingénieurs, des scientifiques ou des cadres. Il peut présenter des intervenants, reformuler des sujets complexes, dynamiser des discussions en panel, improviser, créer des transitions fluides et maintenir le rythme avec humour. Son atout majeur : il comprend vraiment les sujets qu'il anime.

  • 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
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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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