Brett StClair is a business rebel technologist, digital pioneer, entrepreneur, lecturer, and keynote speaker.
After spending a decade in England, Brett returned to his hometown of Johannesburg in South Africa to launch his own digital marketing and media company. He has worked for some of the world’s leading digital businesses, including Admob, Google, and Barclays Africa.
As well as his own work plus his speaking duties, Brett has served as the co-chair of the South Africa Mobile Marketing association with the aim of establishing mobile marketing as a separate industry.
His expertise, knowledge and passion for the field have impacted thousands of audience members from around the globe.
Laura Henry-Allain MBE is a global award-winning producer, consultant, educationalist, and keynote speaker. She is also the mother of two grown-up sons, one of whom is autistic.
She is the creator of the well-loved BBC cartoon JoJo and Gran Gran, which is based on the relationship she had with her own grandmother. The series was produced by BBC Studios Kids &Family, and she is the associate producer.
In 2021, Laura received an MBE for Services to Education as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Nursery World Awards.
Eddie the Eagle Edwards is an English ski jumper and Olympian who in 1988 became the first competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping.
Eddie’s journey from working as a plasterer in Cheltenham to the slopes of Calgary in 1988 is a classic story of the underdog and an illustration of what can be achieved when following one’s dream.
With limited resources, second-hand equipment, and little formal support, he defied convention and captured the hearts of millions worldwide.
Eddie the Eagle finished last in both the 70m and 90m events at the Olympics but he became a legend for his fearless determination. His brave performance has been watched millions of times.
More than three decades later, Eddie is still in the public eye with films, books, and media appearances, with Eddie a popular motivational speaker.
Brendan Hall is a renowned figure in the fields of speaking, coaching, and consulting, with a focus on fostering high-performance cultures within teams and organisations. His expertise lies in unlocking the untapped potential of teams, cultivating resilience, fostering connections, promoting collaboration, and enhancing leadership qualities.
As a sought-after speaker, Brendan has earned recognition for his ability to inspire audiences and deliver tangible outcomes.
He has been trusted by esteemed organisations such as PwC, Toyota, GSK, Nestle, Financial Times, Tesco, and Lloyds Banking Group.
He also holds positions as an adjunct lecturer at Ashridge Executive Education and Cranfield Business Schools, where he imparts his knowledge and experience to aspiring leaders.
Ed Vaizey, is a prominent British peer, former minister, and influential voice across politics, media, and the creative industries. A member of the House of Lords and the Privy Council, he brings deep insight to matters of technology, cultural policy, and the digital economy.
From 2005 to 2019, Ed represented Wantage as a Member of Parliament and was appointed Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries in 2010. Serving for six years, he became the longest-serving Culture Minister in British history, playing a pivotal role in shaping policies that drove unprecedented growth in the UK’s creative and tech sectors – including introducing tax reliefs, expanding broadband infrastructure, and championing the arts.
His ministerial legacy was publicly recognised by more than 150 leading figures from the arts and media, who signed an open letter thanking him for his dedication and impact. Today, Ed continues to influence public discourse as a media commentator, columnist, podcast host, and broadcaster, while also holding advisory positions with leading organisations in technology and communications.
A trained barrister, he speaks with authority and authenticity on the intersection of innovation, creativity, policy, and culture – making him a highly sought-after speaker for events around the world.
Lars Tvede is a professional investor, serial entrepreneur and author who over the last 30 years has founded a string of companies within telecommunication, software development, property and finance.
His work has won him numerous international awards, including the Wall Street Journal Europe Innovation Award, Red Herring Global 100 Award, and Swiss IMD Startup Award.
Brad Burton is a force to be reckoned with in the world of motivational speaking and team building.
Known for his infectious enthusiasm, humour and high-energy dynamic approach twinned with street-smart wisdom, Brad has carved a unique niche in the industry, speaking globally at the highest level blending his background as a multi-million-pound business owner with his no-nonsense, motivational style.
At 50, he’s not just a speaker; he’s a doer, embodying the very essence of motivation and action. Brad’s journey is one of transformation and tenacity.
Ed Balls is a broadcaster, presenter, writer, economist and former Member of Parliament.
Ed Balls is a Senior Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, has been a Professor of Political Economy at King’s College London since 2020, and is the Chairman of Norwich City Football Club. He was the UK Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2011 to 2015 and served in the UK Cabinet as Secretary for Children, Schools and Family in 2007 for three years.
Ed is available for after-dinner speeches, keynote conference speeches, award presentations and Q&As.
Blaire Palmer is the authority on disrupting the future of leadership, and wants to provoke senior leaders to think more critically about the idea of work and leadership itself.
After starting her career as producer of the BBC’s Today programme, she took the leap from this safe and respected job to train as one of Europe’s first corporate coaches and start her own company. Since then, she has worked with many multinational corporations and organisations such as Mattel, Airbus, Roche Pharmaceuticals and the FA.
Blaire can help make sense of the perfect organisational storm of generative AI, hybrid working and the long tail of the pandemic, growing understanding of mental health, the rising cost of living and cost of supply, and global unrest.
Lara Morgan is CEO/MD of consumer services businesses with global experience and a track record of delivering accelerated and exceptional growth. She is an inspirational leader with a legacy of building world-class teams and aligning organisations with a clear strategy.
Having started as a salesperson Lara Morgan continues to practice daily the art of selling and creating win-win customer partnerships. Relentlessly learning Lara has specific expertise in strategy, customer insight and brand development, multichannel and multisite management and organic or M&A and partnership driven expansion.
As Head of Innovation & Creativity at Disney, Duncan Wardle helped teams at Disney Parks, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Pixar, Imagineering and Animation to innovate, creating magical new storylines and amazing experiences for consumers around the globe.
He now brings his Disney experience to audiences around the world, delivering a series of keynotes, masterclasses, and ideation forums, that help people capture unlikely connections, leading to both disruptive thinking and revolutionary ideas.
He is a multiple TEDx speaker and has been featured in many publications including Fast Company, Forbes, INC., and more. He teaches Innovation and Creativity Masterclasses at Harvard, Yale and Edinburgh Universities. Duncan Wardle also holds the American Citizen Award presented at the White House, an Hons. MBA and Hons. Doctorate from Edinburgh University and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, presented by Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
Bianca Miller-Cole is an award-winning entrepreneur, personal brand strategist, executive mentor, Sunday Times bestselling author and internationally renowned keynote speaker. She initially came to prominence appearing on BBC’s The Apprentice (2014) where she pitched her idea to redefine nude hosiery. It was this commitment to e-commerce that saw her being named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 List.
With a career spanning entrepreneurship, personal branding, leadership, business growth and financial empowerment, Bianca is passionate about helping individuals and organisations turn potential into influence, opportunity and sustainable success. Bianca founded the ‘go to’ personal branding company, helping to harness workforce potential. The business has an impressive list of clients including Accenture, AMEX, Barclays, BT, CMS LLP, EY, Google, HSBC, KPMG, LSE, PWC, and UAL.
Bianca’s business influence has also resulted in her being awarded a Top 10 ‘Power Profile Leader’ via LinkedIn out of 20 million members, alongside Richard Branson. She appears in the Top 50 Future Leaders lists for the Financial Times HERoes (women only) and EMpower (ethnic minority) lists for her success in business.
Lady Michelle Mone, Baroness of Mayfair OBE, is one of the most sought-after inspirational speakers of our time. Recently voted the UK’s Number 1 Woman speaker, she is best renowned as one of Britain’s most influential ladies; both an entrepreneur and an advocate for equality for women in business.
Founder of Ultimo Brands International, the UK’s leading lingerie brand for the last two decades, she set out with a vision of helping women look and feel they’re very best. It was upon that simple concept Baroness Mone built her career and influence, being honoured with a Life Peerage to the House of Lords by the Prime Minister and an OBE from Her Majesty the Queen for her outstanding contributions to the business.
Baroness Mone grew up in the impoverished East End of Glasgow when, at the age of fifteen, her father fell ill and was subsequently declared paraplegic and wheelchair-bound for life. This forced Michelle to leave school without any qualifications in search of full-time employment, sparking her instinct for entrepreneurship. At the age of just 22, she excelled herself to Head of Sales and Marketing in Scotland for the Glasgow-based Labatt’s Brewers, however, was made redundant after two short years.
Duncan Bannatyne OBE is a highly respected entrepreneur known for his no-nonsense business style, inspirational story, and role as a former “Dragon” on BBC’s Dragons’ Den.
With a dynamic career spanning health clubs, hotels, spas, and media, he brings unmatched insight into business growth, resilience, and innovation. As a speaker, Duncan captivates audiences with his authenticity, humour, and real-world wisdom.
Duncan’s career path was not traditional, but his success speaks for itself – he is in the top 16 Glasgow Rich List. He has a net worth of approximately £500 million, despite leaving school with no qualifications and spending time doing several manual, low-paid jobs.
In 2004, Duncan received an OBE for his charity work. He is a keen anti-smoking campaigner and an active advocate for several charities, including Comic Relief, Scottish International Relief, and UNICEF.
Presenter on ITV’s Love Your Home & Garden, Property Expert, Problem Solver, and Social Entrepreneur, Kunle Barker began his business career whilst studying for an MA at the University of Leeds.
Kunle has set up several successful companies including Illustrious Homes an award winning Construction and Design Management Company.
Bev Jones is an award-winning transformational speaker, author and panel host who shares her expertise on preventing and dealing with burnout. Her expertise comes from her lived experience, having battled burnout during a 30-year senior management career.
Bev’s battle with burnout saw her crash through self-harm, paranoia, anger, loneliness, and even suicidal thoughts. While it was the saddest and darkest part of Beverley’s life, she now sees it as one of life’s greatest gifts.
During her transformation and recovery, Bev decided it was her life mission to not only help others avoid what she had gone through but also support others to achieve calm in their lives. Her personable character shines through in her thought-provoking talks. Her honest, authentic account about the dark days of burnout are delivered with humour and her audience receives practical tips to take away.
Bev Jones has spoken at many events of all sizes for organisations such as Welsh and Southeast Water, NHS, HSBC and Mars Ltd. She is also regular panel host and member for organisations such as the Welsh Assembly and Lloyds Bank.
Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD, is an extraordinary polymath – a medical doctor and PhD, a world-class dancer, and later a C-Suite corporate leader with global retailers Mothercare and Selfridges Group.
Now he is a sought-after executive and strengths coach in the UK, Us and Europe, award-winning author, and inspiring leadership speaker. He is also the host of the hit leadership podcast ‘The Unlock Moment’, where he interviews many of the leading thinkers on finding purpose, achieving peak performance, and building leadership effectiveness from around the world.
Dr Gary Crotaz has featured in Forbes, the Telegraph, the Sunday Times and on TalkTV, and has spoken at events including CarFest, alongside Dr Rangan Chatterjee, Clive Branson, and Simon Ong. His innovative self-coaching book The IDEA Mindset by Dr Gary Crotaz was awarded Coaching Book of the Year by Henley Business School in 2022.
Kriss Akabusi MBE is an engaging, inspiring and transformational speaker, ideal for keynotes, endnotes, and award ceremonies.
Kriss will focus on topics such as goal-setting, teamwork, living in the moment, how to manage transitions and how to deliver peak performance.
Through discussions with your team during pre-event briefings, Kriss will tailor his speech to deliver on your key messages.
Dr Paul Redmond is one of the UK’s leading experts on generational change and the future of work. He is a popular keynote speaker, employment guru, and bestselling author.
His reached into Generation Z and their impact on organisations has seen him receive high praise and respect from national and international organisations. As an in-demand speaker, Paul presents at numerous conferences and events around the world, helping organisations and professionals acquire the skills and knowledge to thrive in today’s multi-generational workplace.
Known for her work as the first female Political Editor for Sky News, Beth Rigby is a highly experienced news reporter, focussing on the UK Government and politics in general.
Since joining the channel in 2016, Beth has covered important current topics, including general elections, Brexit, and the COVID Pandemic.
Named the “stand-out political broadcaster of our times” by the Royal Television Society, Beth is a popular face on our TV screens and is now a highly respected political speaker for corporate events.
Benjamin Schnau is a TV Presenter, public speaker, actor, entrepreneur and author based in London.
He is an expert on sales/personal development in tech industry and on how to establish yourself as an actor and creative person in the Hollywood film entertainment industry.
He speaks English and German fluently plus conversational French with work permits in the UK, US and the European market.
Krishnan is one of Channel 4’s lead news anchors. He is the main presenter for the Channel 4 news, both at midday and 7 pm.
As a news-reader, he has covered some of the most gripping national and international headlines, including the Omagh bombing, 9/11 and the Mumbai attacks. He has also covered five General Elections. He also presented a weekly radio programme on LBC.
Dr Ozak Esu is a multi-award-winning professional electronic and electrical engineer and STEM advocate from Nigeria.
Growing up in Nigeria, motivated Ozak to pursue engineering by the challenges posed by electricity shortages. Her aspirations revolve around making meaningful contributions to the development of enduring and sustainable solutions.
“Developing a new method, improving an existing engineering method, mastering a new software, technique, opportunities to travel for work, and successfully managing a project from concept design to construction excite me.”
Benita Matofska is a world-renowned keynote speaker, award-winning social entrepreneur, and future-change consultant, helping businesses and leaders thrive amid disruption. She delivers bold, actionable insights on leadership, innovation, AI, automation, smart cities, and business transformation—always grounded in people, purpose, and measurable impact.
Author of Generation Share—named by Forbes as a top read for building a positive future—Benita translates complex global trends into clear, practical strategies for resilience, sustainability, and growth. Her mission is simple yet powerful: to future-proof organisations while creating lasting social, economic, and environmental value.
With over a decade of research and innovation experience, Benita has inspired global audiences at leading events. She has also appeared on major international platforms, including TEDx, BBC World, Channel 4 News, UNESCO, Discovery Channel, CNN, and Number 10 Downing Street.
Benita’s work has been recognised with multiple accolades, including Ogunte Best Social Business Leader (UK & World), NatWest Venus Entrepreneur of the Year, Inspirational Woman of the Year, and the Cabinet Office/Nesta Innovation in Giving Award.
An RSA Fellow and influential media commentator, Benita is known for delivering more than talks—she creates unforgettable experiences that spark real change and leave audiences ready to transform their businesses and the world.
