Rob Osborne | Award-Winning Journalist,
UK Event Host, Conference Chair & Panel Moderator

The Journalist’s Edge for Your Event Stage

Rob Osborne isn't just a moderator; he is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster who brings nearly two decades of forensic interviewing experience to the live stage.

Whether chairing a high-stakes political panel or hosting a corporate summit, Rob uses his deep editorial background to probe beyond the talking points, ensuring a conversation that is as insightful as it is professional.

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TRUSTED BY THE UK’S LEADING ORGANISATIONS

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NHS Confederation logo, representing Rob Osborne’s work hosting and moderating national healthcare events.
Welsh Parliament (Senedd Cymru) logo, linked to Rob Osborne’s political reporting and coverage of UK and devolved politics.
Hay Festival logo, symbolising Rob Osborne’s role in hosting cultural and literary events with global reach.
ITV logo, reflecting Rob Osborne’s award-winning career as a national journalist and presenter.
Rob Osborne has worked with Mencap to encourage people with a learning disability to engage with the media.
  • Conference Host & Moderator award winning wales journalist Rob Osborne

    Conference Chairing & Facilitation

    As a professional Conference Chair, Rob brings broadcast-level time management and a journalist’s instinct to full-day corporate agendas and strategy days.

    He ensures your UK or international conference is sharp, focused, and runs perfectly to schedule.

  • award winning wales journalist Rob Osborne at the Hay Festival

    Expert Panel Moderation

    Handling high-stakes, multi-speaker debates with warmth and authority. Rob is a highly sought-after Panel Moderator who strikes the perfect balance, diving deep into policy and business strategy while keeping the conversation engaging and accessible for the audience.

  • Awards Ceremony Host & Event MC Rob Osborne. Rob Osborne is an award winning wales journalist

    Awards Host & Master of Ceremonies (MC)

    The safe pair of hands for your big night. Rob is an experienced Corporate Awards Host who keeps evening galas and industry ceremonies flowing with energy, polish, and sharp humour.

  • Award winning wales journalist Rob Osborne on keynote speeches

    Keynote Speaking

    Drawing on behind-the-scenes insights from live television and political reporting, Rob delivers memorable Keynote Speeches for conferences and leadership teams on authentic communication, public life, and navigating the new media landscape.

  • Natwest

    Rob was a superb host and an absolute pleasure to work with.

    He was professional throughout and, as expected, has a real skill in knowing when to move the conversation on or bring in panel members, which kept our session flowing seamlessly.

    There was a real ease to working with him, no fuss, just great delivery.

    We’d be very happy to work with Rob again in future.

  • RenewableUK

    “Rob chaired our hustings with the rare combination of deep preparation and a genuine sense of humour, striking exactly the right mix of light and shade to keep the room engaged.

    He put panellists and audience at ease from the outset, while still giving the discussion real shape and pace - never letting it drift or get lost in the detail.

    In a complex policy area, he consistently steered the conversation back to what matters most to people: energy security, the cost of living, and household bills.”

  • Cavendish Consulting

    “Rob is able to bring policy and politics to life and kept the discussion engaging and impactful. 

    He has a great rapport with the politicians, but also knows how the decisions they make can impact people outside politics.”

  • Grayling

    "As a moderator, he struck the perfect balance - diving into the substance of policy while keeping the conversation engaging and humorous.

    We would book him again without hesitation."

  • NHS Confederation

    "Rob’s expertise and seamless, high energy links really helped to tie the day together perfectly.

    Rob was very professional and personable. We very much hope to work with him again in the future."

  • Chartered Institute of Public Relations

    “Rob was an exceptional host for the CIPR Awards.

    He was funny, engaging, able to connect with the crowd and think on his feet to keep the energy.

    He was fantastic to work with from beginning to end, we would absolutely love to welcome Rob back to other CIPR Cymru events.”

  • Mencap

    "Our members still talk about Rob’s ability to include everyone in a non-patronising and truly participatory way."

  • Amey

    "The way he connected journalism with leadership themes was both inspiring and enlightening.

    A truly memorable experience that left a lasting impact on everyone in the room."

  • Rob Osborne at the Hay Festival with David Olusoga

    A panel discussion with historian David Olusoga at the Hay Festival

  • Rob Osborne hosts an evening with the BBC's Clive Myrie

    Introducing BBC broadcaster Clive Myrie at a London charity evening.

  • Rob Osborne chairing a Senedd debate

    Chairing a high stakes policy debate for the national charity Mencap.

  • Rob Osborne hosting a conference

    Delivering a keynote address at a conference

  • Rob Osborne with Ciaran Jenkins

    Hosting a live evening interview with Channel 4 News' Ciaran Jenkins.

  • Rob Osborne on LBC

    Providing analysis on LBC with presenter Iain Dale

Whether you need an authoritative conference chair in London, a specialist political commentator for Wales, or an engaging awards host, Rob brings nearly 20 years of national broadcasting experience to every stage.

Let's discuss how we can make your project a success.

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