Julia Shaw

Julia Shaw keynote speaker headshot — psychologist and memory scientist

Psychological Scientist & Specialist in the Neuroscience of Belief & Memories

Dr. Julia Shaw is a definitive authority on the neuroscience of belief and the mechanics of memory distortion. As an Honorary Research Associate at UCL, her legacy is defined by exploring how our brains rewrite the past, revolutionising our understanding of criminal justice and corporate accountability.

On stage delivering keynotes and fascinating after dinner speeches on the darker corners of the human mind or sharing mind-bending stories from the frontiers of false memory research, Julia explores the psychological frameworks required to navigate truth in an age of digital manipulation. She moves beyond academic theory to address behavioural ethics, demonstrating how cognitive illusions act as a catalyst for rethinking identity and choice. Her perspective provides a blueprint for intellectual resilience, showing how organisations can synchronise scientific rigour with the playful, razor-sharp delivery required to absorb sophisticated audiences.

By anchoring groundbreaking research in theatrical storytelling, she enables senior boards to transform complex psychological risks into a measurable driver of organisational integrity and cultural clarity.

Appearance Formats

  • Mind-bending, story-led talks full of surprise and humour.

  • Electric discussions on memory, identity, and behaviour.

  • A headline moment for intellectually curious audiences.

The Shaw Effect

Evenings become intriguing, surprising, and unforgettable.

Audiences experience:

  • Jaw-dropping insights into memory and belief

  • Revelations about how minds really work

  • Stories that blur the line between truth and illusion

  • Intellectual excitement delivered with wit and flair

  • Conversations that continue long after the lights go up

Why Book Julia

Julia Shaw is trusted by hosts who want an after-dinner speaker that genuinely hooks the room. She brings academic credibility wrapped in show-stopping storytelling, making complex science feel thrilling, relevant, and deliciously unsettling. Her appearances are modern, edgy, and irresistibly engaging, perfect for curious, high-calibre audiences.

She delivers science that entertains, and ideas that stay with you.

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