Natalie Fée is an award-winning environmentalist, sustainability author, keynote speaker, compere, former TV presenter and founder of City to Sea. She’s passionate about helping organisations engage their teams with sustainability goals and explore how nature connection drives productivity, wellbeing and ESG commitments through her keynote talks and Nature Governance Consultancy.
She has a unique gift for bridging the worlds of environmental action, nature connection and workplace transformation, and after a decade founding and leading City to Sea – one of the UK’s leading organisations combating plastic pollution globally – Natalie is now a sought-after speaker and event host, from corporate keynote speeches to environmental panels, staff talks to intimate dinner events. She manages to combine rigorous science with lived experience, hard-hitting facts with warmth and optimism and brings a wonderful, inclusive energy to events of sizes.
With over 20 years’ experience in television and media, Naomi Sesay has devoted her career to serving as a powerful advocate for diversity and inclusion, and trail-blazer for social enterprise.
Recent roles at Channel 4 included On-Screen Diversity Executive and Interim Head of Diversity & Inclusion. She also worked as Head of Innovation and Diversity for Media Trust.
Nadira Tudor is a newsreader, reporter, commercial business journalist, producer, executive coach, keynote speaker and events host.
She began her career at the BBC as a producer and a presenter, and has worked across the network on channels including BBC Radio 4, BBC Wales, BBC Radio 1, BBC 5 Live, BBC Drama, BBC Three, BBC News, BBC Business and BBC Asian Network.
She is now Euronews’ Baku Bureau Chief. As well as being a successful presenter, Nadira works as an MC, host, and moderator, chairing conferences, conducting interviews, facilitating company meetings, moderating political and topical debates, and she hosts award ceremonies.
In 2015, she won the highly prestigious Asian Professional Award for Media, and previously won the Innovation Award for the BBC and a nomination for the Mental Health awards whilst working for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
Her life in front of the camera has allowed her work alongside the world’s military and interview numerous celebrities and prominent figures, as well as a myriad of fascinating people not in the public eye.
Mounia Berrada-Gouzi is an experienced multilingual presenter, event host & personal coach, being expert at engaging people in an authentic, creative and powerful way.
Mounia speaks Native English and German, fluent French and Spanish and basic Arabic.
She is in demand throughout Europe for expos, conferences meetings and events, conducted in multiple languages.
Misha Glenny is an award-winning journalist who made a name for himself as the BBC’s Central Europe Correspondent covering the 1989 revolutions and the wars in the former Yugoslavia. He has a Sony Gold Award for Outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting and is also a winner of BT’s Information Security Journalist of The Year.
His book McMafia: Seriously Organised Crime and DarkMarket: How Hackers Became the New Mafia were shortlisted for several prizes, and McMafia has been adapted in a joint production between AMC (in the US) and the BBC into a major television series that has recently been commissioned for a second season.
Miriam Staley is a charismatic and highly engaging host, emcee and moderator for both live, virtual and hybrid events.
As a seasoned TV presenter, business leader and event host, Miriam’s sparkling energy, dynamic stage presence and professional speaking talents take her far beyond traditional event moderation and presentations.
She first rose to fame as one of five finalists on series one of The Apprentice, capturing the nation’s hearts through her strong work ethic and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Focussing on a close working relationship with her clients, Miriam Staley ensures to add significant value to any event or conference she works on.
Miriam’s expert experience guarantees an enjoyable and seamless event for the organisers, presenters and delegates – while adding in some of her personal sparkle, flair and fun.
Double Formula One World Champion Mika Hakkinen scored back-to-back titles in 1998 and 1999 as lead driver for the all-conquering McLaren-Mercedes Benz team, achieving unprecedented success in a career almost ended by a serious accident crash at the Australian Grand Prix in 1995.
With 20 Formula One race victories and 51 top-three podium finishes to his credit, he ranks among the most successful drivers of all time and is widely regarded as one of the fastest drivers of the modern era.
He remains a much-admired member of the McLaren Formula 1 team, is an official ambassador of the Formula 1 World Championship and is a familiar face to fans in Europe through his broadcasting work on Viaplay.
Today Mika is a globally sought-after keynote speaker able to inspire audiences with real-world lessons gained from his Formula One career.
Michael Wilson is television’s longest-serving business and economics editor. He was Business Editor for SkyNews for 20 years and is now Director of Business and Global Economics Editor for Arise Networks. Michael also presents Business Breakfast on JazzFM every week.
As one of the world’s most recognised broadcasters, Michael has hosted and facilitated national and international conferences from Telecoms and New Media to Nuclear, Energy and Automotive sectors.
Michael Owen is an icon of English football, considered one of the greatest strikers of his generation. A prolific goal scorer, Owen was highly regarded for his pace, his technical ability and his powerful and accurate finishing.
During his 16 year career, Michael made 473 club appearances and scored 222 goals, and was capped 89 times for England, scoring 40 times at International level.
Michael is best remembered for his time at Liverpool FC where he helped win the treble, as the team won the League Cup, FA Cup and UEFA Cup in the 2000–01. He was awarded the Ballon d’Or that season for recognition of his part in the treble.
In 1998 at the age of x, Michael made his senior England debut, making him the youngest-ever England player at the time. His performance at the 1998 FIFA World Cup with an impressive solo goal against Argentina, brought him national and international acclaim as well as the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award.
Michael McGrath made history in 2004 by becoming the first disabled person to lead expeditions to both the north and south poles – what makes this achievement all the more remarkable is that in 1984, aged just 18yrs, Michael was diagnosed with the muscle wasting disease muscular dystrophy (MD).
The journey gave rise to a new life plan, inspiring Michael to embark on a career as an internationally recognised motivational business speaker. He has built an enviable list of clients, providing carefully tailored speeches for organisations including HMRC, PwC, Shell, Hilton Hotels and the NHS.
Leadership, courage, and trust combined with resolute self-belief, confidence, teamwork and a singularly focused obsession towards achieving desired outcomes were critical success factors – Michael McGrath draws on these experiences, giving wider business and life lessons.
Michael was made an MBE in the King’s first Birthday Honours List in 2023.
Michael Fuller first came to prominence in 2004 when he became Britain’s first black Chief Constable.
He served in this position for Kent Police until 2010 where he successfully led the force’s response to the Calais migration crisis and the channel tunnel fire. He has also worked with European police forces to counter Islamist radicalisation and avert terrorist incidents.
Michael Fuller also led the police response to the biggest cash robbery in Britain at the time where a group of people stole £53 million from the Securitas depot in Kent; he was instrumental in the successful prosecution of the key criminals.
Founder of Little Venice Cake Company Mich Turner is a qualified Food Scientist and has over 25 years experience in the industry.
She is described as ‘Queen of Couture Cakes’ thanks to her multi-award-winning designs and A-list clientele. Among her many accolades, Mich has been named as Harper’s Bazaar & CHANEL Entrepreneur, and her company recognised as a Walpole Luxury Brands of Tomorrow. A successful writer and author of six internationally bestselling books.
As well as live demonstrations Mich hosts awards and is an accomplished speaker on business and entrepreneurship, creativity and what drives her own inspiration as well as a light-hearted insight into the world of celebrities through their cakes.
Matthew Syed is one of the world’s most influential thinkers in the field of high performance and cultural change. He is an author and highly acclaimed speaker in the field of high performance.
He has written six best-selling books on the subject of mindset and high performance – Bounce, Black Box Thinking, Rebel Ideas, The Greatest, and his celebrated children’s books, You Are Awesome and The You Are Awesome Journal – and has worked with many leading organisations to build a mindset of continuous improvement.
He is also a multi-award-winning journalist for The Times and a regular contributor to television and radio.
Matthew Scott is a digital media entrepreneur, executive producer, digital futurist, mentor and an international keynote speaker.
With over 20 years experience in media, marketing and technology, Matthew is a multi-award winning digital media entrepreneur with exceptional creative talent.
Matthew has worked with top global brands such as Sky, Google, Ford, Amazon, Sony Pictures, Lego, Nike and Proctor & Gamble, as well as a number of local and central Governments around the world.
A regular media commentator and expert in the media, he has featured on the BBC and the Discovery Channel series and published in The Guardian, The Independent and the Daily Telegraph.
Matthew Blakemore is an award-winning tech visionary, entrepreneur, and strategist in Artificial Intelligence (AI), acclaimed for his expertise in digital transformation and AI strategy.
He has over a decade of experience in propelling products from ideation to delivery and commercialisation. Highly regarded for his thought-leadership and dynamic public speaking, he consistently sheds light on the expansive realm of AI and digital transformation.
He is the CEO of AI Caramba! – an AI strategy and governance consultancy – which was named AI Solutions Provider of the Year 2025. He is the co-editor of ISO/IEC 8183, the international standard for the AI data life cycle, a contributor to the EU AI Office’s GPAI Code of Practice, and a member of Innovate UK’s BridgeAI Advisory Committee.
Matthew advises boards and leadership teams across banking, energy, retail, broadcasting, and development finance, and has delivered more than 250 keynotes across over 20 countries.
Matthew is also an award-winning AI filmmaker and songwriter. He has more than 20 IMDB-certified credits using AI as a production craft, proving the tools can serve the story rather than replace the storyteller. His work has won him over a dozen festival awards, including Best Original Score/Sound Design and the Best Music Video at Cannes World Film Festival.
Matt Sims is a presenter, host, speaker, coach, consultant, and transformation leader, with a proven track record of engaging and inspiring audiences. His immense passion for continuous improvement, and his diverse skill set make him the ideal choice to elevate your event.
With a career spanning over 20 years, Matt Sims has worked with some of the world’s largest organisations including Amazon and The Royal mail to educate and inspire their employees.
Liz Johnson is one of the UK’s most well-known Paralympic swimmers, winning an impressive 13 medals at various events over her career.
Since retiring in 2016, Liz has become a popular contributor to sporting broadcasting on Channel 4 and the BBC and a familiar face on entertainment shows, including Celebrity Masterchef (2016) and The Last Leg (2021).
She is the Managing Director and Client Ambassador of The Ability People, a specialist employment company which aims to encourage employment for those with disabilities.
She is also a popular motivational and sports speaker, offering an insight into her competitive past, her broadcasting experience and her disability, aiming to inspire the next generation of sporting stars.
Liz Earle MBE is a global brand pioneer; co-founder of the multi-award winning eponymous beauty brand, she is also the editor of her own magazine, a podcaster, charity philanthropist and best-selling author of over 35 books.
An expert in her field and an inspirational female entrepreneur, Liz can speak on a range of topics and will captivate audiences of all ages and industries.
Liz Barclay is a TV presenter, radio broadcaster, producer and writer with an expertise on money and finance, particularly alongside small businesses.
Liz was appointed the Small Business Commissioner in 2021. Her role is to spearhead the national effort to crackdown on poor payment practices affecting small businesses – sometimes these businesses do not receive the money they are owed, and they are forced to shut. The position was first created in 2016 to help these small and medium sized companies secure the payments they need and deserve.
Prior to becoming a Futurist, Matt O’Neill spent over 15 years developing marketing and communications businesses. They include an innovative events company, cutting edge video marketing products and a marketing communications agency. He has worked at the cutting edge of media throughout.
Most speakers believe their job is delivering content. To Matt O’Neill, that’s selling short. He judges success by enabling actionable, fresh realisation on the world around us. His job is only complete if your audience leaves feeling inspired to do something different tomorrow than they did today.
His real interest lies at the intersection between technology and humanity. His positive outlook means he’s always looking for ways to fuse the best of what technology has to offer and how we humans flourish alongside.
Lisa Ventura MBE is a multi-award-winning cyber security consultant and expert with over 23 years experience.
She entered the industry in 2009 when she became Titania Ltd’s Chief Operations Officer and PR & Marketing Director. Since then, she has worked as a security or marketing consultant for the likes of BlueVoyant, Boost Technology Group, BT, Corinium Global Intelligence, CyBourn, Logistics UK, Pinsent Masons, Proficio Inc, Royal Life Saving Society UK, and the UK Cyber Security Council.
A TechWoman100 Award Winner, Lisa is one of the most well-known and respected experts in her field; Lisa Ventura is now an in-demand keynote speaker, consultant, and writer.
Lisa was awarded the MBE in the first Kings honours list for services to cyber security and inclusion and diversity by King Charles III in 2023.
Matt Lindley was an RAF Pilot, specialising in flying VIPs such as The Queen, members of the Royal Family and Government Ministers, as well as flying missions in Afghanistan, Iraq, Kosovo and Sierra Leone. He is now a commercial long haul pilot.
Matt was one of the first ever gay pilots in the Royal Air Force, and is now a very influential military figure. Matt had dreamt of being a RAF pilot ever since he was a child, and he wasn’t going to let something like LGBTQ+ prejudice stand against him. His brave journey has paved the way for change in the Armed Forces and to ensure all sexualities are represented.
Matt now runs workshops and keynotes based on lessons he has learnt whilst flying, aimed at reducing human error in the workplace. He uses fascinating case studies of aircraft accident, applies basic psychology and provides lots of ‘take homes’ for any audience.
Lisa Baskott is the award-winning founder and CEO of 2nd Line of Defence, a private security recruitment agency that focuses on filling roles with a new, diverse and inclusive workforce. The business was an Enterprise Vision Awards winner in 2023 in the New Business category.
As part of her commitment to serving the community, Lisa Baskott has been a Magistrate for 11 years, sitting as a Presiding Justice in both the Adult and Youth Courts in Sussex. In 2021, Lisa was one of seven newly-appointed regional Inclusion and Diversity Magistrates (IDM).
Lisa became a qualified Security Industry Authority (SIA) licensed door supervisor in 2021. She is celebrated for her commitment to advancing diversity and inclusivity within the private security industry and is especially focused on getting more women into the frontline security sector.
She has written numerous articles on the subject, has appeared on national television and radio, as well as being interviewed on many podcasts.
Matt Frei is a presenter at Channel 4 News and the current Europe Editor.
He is also part of the wider presenting team across the channel’s news programmes and their current affairs portfolio, including the award-winning Dispatches programme.
He is the winner of two Emmy awards, the first in 2017 for his Syria coverage, and again in 2020 for the team’s coverage of the unrest in Hong Kong.
