EVENTS

I am an experienced public speaker and have won multiple awards for my work in science communication, including winning a gold medal for excellence in science at the Set For Britain 2015 event held at the Houses of Parliament, London.

Whether it is working with schools, speaking at specialist societies, corporate dinners, or giving keynote lectures, I have delivered hundreds of public (and private) outreach events. I enjoy nothing more than sharing my passion for palaeontology with people of all ages.

Some of my keynotes include speaking at the CENTA Festival of Science, announcing the discovery of a new British dinosaur (Dracoraptor) at the National Museum of Wales, and delivering a talk to Junior Chamber International (JCI) about overcoming adversity. I have also delivered talks at major events, including for the The Royal Institution of Great Britain Faraday Theatre, introducing the "WHY DINOSAURS?" documentary at the Harmony Gold Theatre, Hollywood LA, and delivering several sell-out talks at the Cheltenham Science Festival. Among my most recent projects, I teamed up with Kinder as part of their first-ever Masters of Play Festival, which included a "Totally Roarsome Q&A with Dr Dean Lomax". In 2025, I was the keynote speaker celebrating the 10-year-anniversary of the Philip J. Currie Museum in Alberta and the keynote for the FuturePMO conference with Wellingtone, London.

Have you also seen my Natural History Museum Nature Live Talk + Q&A? – Oh, and in August 2022, I had the honour of opening a new museum in Sheffield… with a dinosaur (Baryonyx) claw. I am also a Fellow of The Explorer's Club.

In 2019, I presented a TED talk about my unusual path to a successful career in palaeontology and why being told “stop playing with dinosaurs and get a real job” excelled my passion for palaeontology ever further. You can watch the talk here: My unorthodox path to success: How my passion for the past shaped my future. In 2021, I led the excavation of the 'Rutland Sea Dragon', the most complete skeleton of a large prehistoric reptile ever found in the UK. You can watch my 2022 TED talk about this sensational discovery: "Unearthing a Jurassic giant from the age of the dinosaurs".

Drop me a line if you’re interested in arranging an event, be it a lecture, panel discussion, corporate event, to go hunt dinosaurs (or other fossils) together, or anything else dinosaur and palaeontology-related.🦖

2026

*Please note: Dr Lomax's book tour for "The SECRET LIVES of DINOSAURS" will run from September 2025 until November 2026. Additional venues will be added as/when they are made public.

Book tour talk info: Unearth the real behaviours of prehistoric animals as we join acclaimed palaeontologist, author, and TV presenter Dr Dean Lomax on a remarkable journey through the grand cycle of life in deep time. Focusing on the direct evidence of astonishing behaviours recorded in some of the world’s most extraordinary and unusual fossils, Lomax provides a glimpse into the real-world stories of prehistoric parenting, the quest for survival, and the endless struggle between predator and prey. From fighting dinosaurs to mosasaur mealtimes and a two-headed fossil reptile, these unbelievable fossils challenge what we thought we knew about the prehistoric world, providing a unique view of the private moments of long-extinct creatures as never before. -- "Fantastic, Engrossing & Funny - Slash, Guns N' Roses."

February.

*An Evening with Dr Dean Lomax - "The SECRET LIVES of DINOSAURS & The Remarkable Rutland Sea Dragon" – Talk & Book Signing. The talk will be followed by a Q&A and a book signing with the author. Saturday, February 7, 2026 (17:00-21:00) at the Rutland County Museum. Limited tickets and more details, please see here.

*"The SECRET LIVES of DINOSAURS" with Dr Dean Lomax & Bob Nicholls – Talk & Book Signing. The talk will be followed by a Q&A and a book signing with the author and illustrator, world-renowned palaeoartist, Bob Nicholls. Saturday, February 21, 2026 (1:00-16:00) at the Manchester Museum, Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL. Limited tickets and more details, please see here. SOLD OUT.

April.

*"The SECRET LIVES of DINOSAURS" with Dr Dean Lomax, Bob Nicholls & Dr Steve Etches – Talk & Book Signing. Join us for a truly one-of-a-kind prehistoric evening as acclaimed palaeontologist Dr Dean Lomax and world-renowned palaeoartist Bob Nicholls present their new book “The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs”. Enjoy an insightful talk, audience Q&A, and book signing, and discover the real behaviours of ancient creatures through fossils and stunning artwork. Dr Steve Etches MBE will also be in the museum throughout the evening, offering a rare chance to meet three experts surrounded by the very fossils featured in the book. The talk will be followed by a Q&A and a book signing with the author and illustrator, Bob Nicholls. Wednesday, April 8, 2026 (17:30-21:00) at the The Etches Collection, Wareham, England, BH20 5PE, UK. Limited tickets and more details, please see here.

*"The SECRET LIVES of DINOSAURS" with Dr Dean Lomax –Talk, Book Signing & Award. Dr Lomax will be attending 'Yorkshire Geology Day', presented by the Yorkshire Geological Society. Dr Lomax will be delivering the keynote lecture and will be given an award by the YGS. Saturday, April 11, 2026 (10.00-17.00) at the National Coal Mining Museum, Caphouse Colliery, New Rd, Overton, Wakefield WF4 4RH. For more details, please see here.

June.

*"The SECRET LIVES of DINOSAURS" with Dr Dean Lomax & Bob Nicholls – Talk & Book Signing. The talk will be followed by a Q&A and a book signing with the author and illustrator, world-renowned palaeoartist, Bob Nicholls. Saturday, June 6, 2026 at the Exotic Zoo and Natural History Museum, Telford. For more details, please see here.

*"The SECRET LIVES of DINOSAURS" with Dr Dean Lomax & Bob Nicholls – Talk & Book Signing. The talk will be followed by a Q&A and a book signing with the author and illustrator, world-renowned palaeoartist, Bob Nicholls. Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival, Dorset. For more details, please see here.

October.

Marine Reptile Conference 2026 – In-person symposium, with Dr Lomax as part of the organising committee. Open to all, we invite professionals, students, amateurs and enthusiasts interested in marine reptiles to attend. The primary focus will be on the fossil record, including topics such as taxonomy, taphonomy, fieldwork, conservation, recent discoveries, the origins of Mesozoic marine reptiles and ancient ecosystems. However, we also welcome abstracts on both extant marine reptiles, as well as the depiction of fossil marine reptiles in scientific and public literature, media and culture. Wed-Thurs, October 7-8, 2026 at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. For more details, please see here.

Additional events for 2026 TBC.

"The SECRET LIVES of DINOSAURS and the Adventures of a Paleontologist" with Dr Dean Lomax, and special guests Elaine Howard & Jimmy Waldron (2025) – Talk & Book Signing. In this exclusive event, hosted at The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center, join Dr Lomax and close friends, attorney turned dinosaur hunter, Elaine Howard, and acclaimed science educator, Jimmy Waldron, as they take you on an epic adventure deep into the dinosaur world. An evening you will never forget, discover Dr Lomax's unconventional career, as he shares stories of excavating prehistoric animals, discovering new species and presenting TV shows. Wednesday, December 3, 2025 (19:00-21:30) at The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center / 1051 Main Street / The Villages, Florida, USA, 32159. For tickets and more details, please see here.

*Book signing with Dr Dean Lomax at the SVP palaeontology conference, Birmingham, UK (2025) – Book Signing. Dr Lomax is attending this year's SVP conference and has a dedicated book signing at the Columbia University Press table. Thursday, November 13, 2025 (12:30) at the SVP Birmingham, International Convention Centre, Hall 3, Booth 16. For more details, please see here.

*"Dinosaurs, Folkestone Fossils and the Secrets of Deep Time" In conversation with Dr Dean Lomax (2025) – Interview & Book Signing. A special talk as part of the Folkestone Book Festival 2025, focusing on Dr Lomax's adventures and his latest book. The talk will be followed by a Q&A and a book signing with the author. Sunday, November 23, 2025 (14:00) at Quarterhouse, Mill Bay, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1BN. For tickets and more details, please see here.

"The SECRET LIVES of DINOSAURS" with Dr Dean Lomax & Bob Nicholls (2025). Official Book Launch. Talk & Book Signing. The talk will be followed by a Q&A and a book signing with the author and illustrator, world-renowned palaeoartist, Bob Nicholls. Friday, October 10, 2025 (19:00-21:30) at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. For tickets and more details, please see here.

10-Year Anniversary of the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum. "The SECRET LIVES of DINOSAURS" with Dr Dean Lomax (2025) – Special talk & Book Signing. Saturday, September 13, 2025 (18:00-21:00) at the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum, Wembley, Alberta, Canada. A special day dedicated to the 10-year anniversary celebration of the museum. During the day there will be dig site tours, screenings of Walking With Dinosaurs, and more. For tickets and more details, please see here.

Dinosaur Discoveries Through the Ages: Britain's Most Incredible Fossils (2024) – Talk & Book Signing. World renowned palaeontologist, Dr Dean Lomax will deliver an illustrated talk taking the audience on an exhilarating journey through millions of years. In an engaging, ‘Top 10’ style presentation, Dr Lomax will share stories of amazing prehistoric creatures, from the earliest discovery of Megalosaurus 200 years ago through to the most recent major finds. Saturday, July 13, 2024 (14:00) at The Rake at The Dukes, Lancaster. More here.

"WHY DINOSAURS?" Documentary UK Tour (2024). The eagerly anticipated Hollywood dinosaur documentary "WHY DINOSAURS?" is coming to the UK! Join us on this mini UK tour at four locations in England: London, Sheffield, Bristol, Lyme Regis. May-June, 2024. For tickets and more details, please see here.

Meet Dr Dean Lomax at "Dinosaurs in the Park", Manchester & Northampton (2024) – Guest appearance, palaeontology talk and Q&A with Dr Dean Lomax at the 'Palaeontologist Dig Site Headquarters'. Saturday, July-August, 2024 at Dinosaurs in the Park, Heaton Park, Manchester. Bring your fossils for Dr Lomax to identify. Tickets here.

Dinosaur 200: Megalosaurus and the Incredible History of British Dinosaur Discoveries (2024) – Talk & Book Signing. Join acclaimed palaeontologist, author, and TV presenter Dr Dean Lomax as he takes us on a journey through millions of years, revealing the amazing dinosaurs that once called Britain home. From the Isle of Skye and the Isle of Wight, some of the world's most sensational dinosaur discoveries have been made right on your doorstep. Celebrate the discovery of Megalosaurus in Oxfordshire – 200 years after it became the first scientifically-described dinosaur – and learn about two centuries of dinosaur science. Friday, June 14, 2024 (19:00-21:30) at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History (of course with THE jaw!). More details here (sold out).

Palaeontology and the Public – How Palaeontology Can Influence the World: The Rutland Sea Dragon, a Case Study (2024) – Keynote Lecture. A special talk focusing on how palaeontology can influence the world around us, with special emphasis on the global impact of the 'Rutland Sea Dragon' discovery. Paleo Spring Meeting, Portugal, online and in-person conference. May 20-23, 2024. More details here and here.

Mary Anning and the Sea Dragons (2024) – Join palaeontologist, author and TV host, Dr Dean Lomax, for February’s Winter Lecture as he explores the life of palaeontologist Mary Anning and the remarkable discovery of the ‘Rutland Sea Dragon’. Dr Lomax's books will also be available for purchase. A designated book signing will follow the talk. Thursday, February 8, 2024 (19:30-21:00) at M Shed, Bristol. Tickets here.

HOLLYWOOD - Red carpet premiere for the documentary, "WHY DINOSAURS?" (2023) – Dr Lomax will be delivering a talk and introducing the upcoming dinosaur documentary, "WHY DINOSAURS?", at a red carpet premiere in Hollywood, LA. Friday, November 3, 2023 at Harmony Gold Theatre, Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood. More details here.

The F. L. Attenborough Lecture: Unearthing the ‘Rutland Sea Dragon’ (2023) – The UK’s Most Complete Jurassic Giant. Invited speaker for The Leicester Literary & Philosophical Society. Monday, February 20, 2023 (19:30-21:00) at New Walk Museum, 53 New Walk, Leicester, LE1 7EA. Tickets here.

The Adventures of a Dinosaur Hunter, at the Mountain America Museum of Ancient Life (2023) – Talk & Book Signing. Meet Dr Dean Lomax, listen to a talk about his career as a real-life palaeontologist and get your books signed. Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the Mountain America Museum of Ancient Life, 2929 N Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, Utah, USA, 84043. More here.

Jurassic Fest - Passion for the Past, at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center (2023) – Would you like to hunt dinosaurs with Dr Dean Lomax in the heart of dinosaur country? Well, now is your chance! Dr Lomax is headlining Wyoming's first-ever 'Jurassic Fest', a two-day dinosaur extravaganza which will include opportunities to dig with Dr Dean, hunt for new dinosaur sites, listen to Dr Lomax and other guest speakers at an exclusive lecture series and get a first look at the upcoming epic dino documentary, ''Why Dinosaurs?''. Friday, June 23 - Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center. More details and tickets here. Check out his interview with Mac Watson on Kodi Radio.

Kinder's Masters of Play Festival, x3 day event (2023) – Dr Lomax will be appearing at Kinder's first in-person Masters of Play Festival, held at Kidzania, London. He will be working with children and families, creating hands-on workshops, Q&A's and fossil show and tells. Dr Lomax will also take part in the press day as one of the celebrity scientists, alongside other media personalities including Helen Skelton, The Dad Lab and Katrina Bryan. Sunday, April 2 - Tuesday, April 4, 2023. More details here and here.

Turning the Tide: Mary Anning – A Powerhouse Palaeontologist (2023). Keynote lecture and book signing for The Association for Science Education, Annual Conference 2023. Lecture Theatre, Sheffield Hallam University.

Locked in Time: Unearthing the Behaviours of Prehistoric Animals (2022). Invited speaker for TetZooCon 2022. Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Bush House, King’s College, The Strand, London.

Unearthing the 'Rutland Sea Dragon' – A Jurassic Giant in the UK (2022). Invited speaker for The Broadhurst Memorial Lectures, Manchester Geological Association. Saturday, November 19, 2022 (13:30) at Williamson Building, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester.

Opening the Yorkshire Natural History Museum (2022). Cutting the ribbon with a dinosaur (Baryonyx) claw. Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 10:00am - 149 Holme Lane, Sheffield, S6 4JR.

Dinosaurs on Your Doorstep – Discovering British Dinosaurs (2022). Public lecture, Q&A and book signing. Part of Lancaster City Museum's 'Dino Day'. July 16, 2022 at Lancaster Museum.

Mary Anning and the 'Sea Dragons'. Cheltenham Science Festival (2022), Talk, Q&A and book signing. June 8, 2022 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm in the Helix Auditorium. Book your tickets here.

Mary Anning Rocks Statue Unveiling (2022). As a Mary Anning Rocks patron, Mary ichthyosaur expert and all-round superfan, I delivered two speeches at the MAR unveiling. A day of celebration. May 21, 2022 in Lyme Regis.

Mary Anning Comes Home (2022). Opening a new exhibition at Lyme Regis Museum about Mary Anning and her marine reptiles. VIP event only. May 20, 2022 7:00 - 10:00pm.

What do fossils tell us about animal behaviour? (2021). Natural History Museum, Nature Live Talk + Q&A, hosted by the NHM (watch now). [Link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI_94BPusqM]

Turning the Tide: Mary Anning – A Powerhouse Palaeontologist (2021). Invited speaker: The Mary Anning Conference of Curiosities, 2021, hosted by the Etches Museum.

Totally Roarsome Q&A with Dr Dean Lomax. Kinder's Masters of Play Festival (2021). A free online event hosted by Kinder. [https://www.kinder.com/uk/en/masters-play]

Identifying Fossils and Unearthing British Dinosaurs with Dr Dean Lomax (2020). Keynote lecture for museum educators as part of the SMILE conference, at Touchstones Museum, in conjunction with the Dippy the Dinosaur Exhibition.

TEDx Doncaster (2019). My unorthodox path to success: How my passion for the past shaped my future. Cast Theatre, Doncaster. https://www.ted.com/talks/dr_dean_lomax_my_unorthodox_path_to_success [include this link on TEDx at the beginning]

Ichthyosaurs: Up Close & Personal (2019). Public lecture at the Lapworth Museum of Geology 'Jurassic Marine Monsters' Family Fun Day.

Dinosaurs of the British Isles (2018). Public lecture for Birmingham Museums –Dippy on Tour exhibition. Details: The talk will be held under the tail of Dippy(!) at Birmingham Museum and Gallery.

Plesiosaurs: Up Close & Personal (2018). Public lecture for The Geological Society.

Discovering Dinosaurs with a real Palaeontologist (2018). First News and VUE Cinemas, London, at VUE Cinemas. Special talk in conjunction with the release of Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom.

Jurassic Britain (2018). The Royal Institution of Great Britain, London, Faraday Theatre. Special guest lecture.

British Jurassic Ichthyosaurs (2017). Keynote lecture for the Western Interior Paleontological Society, held at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science lecture theatre.

A Local Science Hero: The Royal Society (2017). Public lecture as part of the 'Local Science Heroes' exhibition at Doncaster Museum funded by The Royal Society, honouring Dean Lomax as a Science Hero.

Jurassic Britain (2017). Public lecture at the Cheltenham Science Festival.

The incredible Ichthyosaurus: A reassessment of a British Jurassic icon (2017). Geologists' Association guest lecture at The Geological Society, Burlington House, London. Available online. (link here, make the ‘online’ the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tDKl73kenk&t=21s)

Dinosaurs and Ichthyosaurs of Britain (2017). Keynote lecture for the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival, held in the Marine Theatre.

Awakening the Sea Dragons: Rediscovering Ichthyosaurs (2017). Keynote speaker for the annual GeolSoc Winter Ball, University of Keele.

Discovering Dinosaurs in Britain (2017). Public lecture for the renowned Thomas Hardye School Lecture Series, Dorset.

What did the ichthyosaur eat? (2017). Jurassic Coast World Heritage Team. Special lecture + workshop for the #BigJurassicClassroom event (introducing teachers to palaeontology).

Making Dreams Reality: Overcoming Adversity (2017). Junior Chamber International (JCI). Keynote lecture for JCI Launchpad.

Communicating Science: Palaeontology and the Public (2016). Keynote lecture, CENTA Festival of Science at the University of Leicester.

Dinosaurs, Sea Dragons & More: Superstars of the Jurassic Coast (2016). Keynote Lecture & Q&A for Exmouth County Council, part of the Jurassic Coast, World Heritage community.

Dino Day (2015). Doncaster Dome Leisure Centre. Dino Day event (approx. 5,000 attended). A two-day, public event discussing palaeontology, dinosaurs and handling real fossils.

Dinosaurs (2015). Orlando Science Center, Florida, USA. Short talk discussing the importance of British dinosaurs and the fossils on display in the public galleries.

Unveiling Dracoraptor, a new Welsh theropod (2015). Keynote speech at the National Museum of Wales, Cardiff.

An introduction to palaeontology (2015). Horncastle Community Primary School. An interactive talk looking at the basics of palaeontology, fossil show + tell & how to follow your dreams.

Discovering new species of ancient marine reptiles (2015). Oxfordshire Science Festival at The Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Oxford.

Yorkshire Museum & Gardens Researcher's Night (2014). Public event: book signing and fossil identification.

Dinosaur Diversity in the British Isles (2013). Public lecture at The University of Bristol (Bristol Dinosaur Project).

Extinct Marine Reptiles (2012). Liverpool World Museum.

Unearthing Fossils (2010). Doncaster Talking Newspaper Society for the blind. A talk explaining and describing how fossils feel, what they are made from and what the animals would have looked like in life.

A six-part palaeontology education course (2010). Friends of Doncaster Museum. A lecture series regarding palaeontology, incorporating the history of the subject and a field trip to the Yorkshire coast.