Speaking
Public Speaking & Events
Inspiring Conversations, Shaping Ideas, Driving Change
Richard Jacob, Founder of coLARGE
Richard is an architect and urban strategist who has spent his career unlocking the hidden potential of places, cities, and communities.
As the founder of coLARGE, he brings a unique perspective at the intersection of design, innovation, and regeneration, making him a sought-after host and speaker for conferences, panels, and events.
His approach to public speaking is that there is always something new to explore within a topic that can ignite dialogue and foster engagement. His intention is that everyone should be inspired, have their thoughts provoked and enjoy themselves through a rewarding and stimulating conversation.
Speaking & Moderating
Richard has contributed his voice and vision in a variety of formats:
Guest Speaker at industry events, design forums, and innovation summits.
Panel Host & Moderator facilitating conversations between industry, academics, and various leaders on innovation, design, education and cities.
Event Curator and organiser of a number of events and activities that have encouraged engagement and knowledge sharing between diverse groups of participants.
Workshop Leader guiding hands-on sessions in design-thinking, innovation strategy, and place activation.
His sessions are designed to inspire, challenge, and spark practical solutions, moving audiences from ideas into action.
Topics Richard Speaks On
The Future of Cities: Moving beyond buildings to create adaptive, resilient urban ecosystems and how urban typologies are adapting to our changing societies.
Designing for Impact: How collaborative approaches can unlock new value for developers, communities, and institutions.
The Neighbourhood of Ideas: A pioneering model for transforming spaces into places of shared opportunity.
Knowledge & Innovation: Why knowledge sharing and collaborative innovation will be the drivers of future success within society.
Why Book Richard?
Richard combines strategic vision, practical insight, and a collaborative style that makes complex challenges tangible and engaging.
His ability to bring multiple perspectives together ensures every talk, panel, or workshop creates space for meaningful dialogue and lasting impact.
Some the the organisations/institutions that Richard has collaborated with for speaking and moderating:
Ailia Impact
AUDE
BAU Commission
Ravensbourne University
Royal College of Art
University of East London
Get in Touch
If you’re curating a conference, hosting a panel, a round table, or looking for a keynote speaker to spark new conversations about innovation, design, and the future of cities, Richard would love to collaborate.