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Keynote SpeakerGuneet Monga

Producer and Academy Award Winner

Voted as one of the top 12 women achievers in the Global Entertainment industry by the Hollywood Reporter and among the top 50 Indians changing India by India Today. Guneet Monga has been a force to reckon with and the youngest game-changing producer in Indian cinema. Guneet started her career... Read more

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Popular Talks by Guneet Monga

  • The Power of Standing Up
  • Women in Business
  • Disrupt to Construct

Biography

Voted as one of the top 12 women achievers in the Global Entertainment industry by the Hollywood Reporter and among the top 50 Indians changing India by India Today. Guneet Monga has been a force to reckon with and the youngest game-changing producer in Indian cinema.

Guneet started her career in production with international projects like Murder Unveiled, Valley of Flowers and Partition. She has since been associated with a number of path-breaking films in India, Say Salaam India being her first venture as a Producer followed by Dasvidaniya. In 2009, Guneet Monga produced 23 feature films in 4 years, including the critically acclaimed Gangs of Wasseypur I & II that had a much talked about premiere at the Cannes film festival and was a major success at the Indian Box Office, which was later released as an Eight-part series by Netflix in the USA. The film carved a journey which was unheard of for any Indian film before.

Guneet Monga has been redefining films and their journeys with diverse new-age projects like Monsoon Shootout, That Girl in Yellow Boots, Shahid and Peddlers amongst others.A torch bearer for Indian film industry, Guneet has emerged as one of the most successful Indian producers for global projects with films such as Ari Folman’s The Congress, Michael Winterbottom’s Trishna and Danis Tanovic’s Tigers. Her short film Kavi was nominated for an Academy Award for Live Action Short and won Best Narrative at the Student Academy Awards.

In 2013, Guneet produced the The Lunchbox which became a global sensation, premiering at the Cannes film festival (Le Semaine de les Critiques), the film was picked up by Sony Pictures Classics, garnering 23m USD in global box office. It was also nominated for prestigious BAFTA awards in the best foriegn language film category.

Guneet’s Indo-French Co-Production Masaan (Fly Away Solo) won the FIPRESCI prize at Cannes in 2015 besides numerous prestigious awards in India and across the globe. An innovator at every level, Guneet is the youngest person to be conferred with the ‘Most Powerful Woman in Indian Business Award’ by Business Today in 2014 and again in 2019.

This year, in 2019, Guneet Monga was able to take home incredible back-to-back awards on two different shorts. An Oscar in for ‘Period. End of Sentence’ and two weeks later, a Filmfare award for ‘Plus Minus’.

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How to book Guneet Monga as a keynote speaker

How do I book Guneet Monga for a keynote speech?

You can book Guneet Monga through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Guneet's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.

What are Guneet Monga's speaking fees?

Guneet Monga's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Guneet tailored to your event.

What topics does Guneet Monga speak about?

Guneet Monga speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Guneet to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Guneet Monga available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book Guneet Monga for events worldwide, subject to Guneet's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.

Does Guneet Monga deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Guneet Monga is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by Guneet Monga?

Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Guneet can accommodate.

Can Guneet Monga tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Guneet Monga on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Guneet can offer.

What languages does Guneet Monga present in?

Guneet Monga delivers keynotes in English, Hindi. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.

What makes Guneet Monga a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Guneet Monga's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Guneet's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.

What kind of events can Guneet Monga speak at?

Guneet Monga can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Guneet's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.

Does Guneet Monga offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Guneet Monga is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Guneet Monga?

We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Guneet Monga, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Guneet's current availability for your dates.