Dan Sodergren is a Future of Work Speaker, AI thought leader, and one of the UK’s most in-demand keynote speakers on technology, leadership, and the Fifth Industrial Revolution. As Founder of Great Marketing Works, YourFLOCK and the AI Marketing Course, he has spent over two decades helping organisations navigate the intersection of human potential and emerging technology — long before AI became a boardroom priority.
He is a digital marketing and technology expert, and is often seen on television shows such as BBC Watchdog, The One Show, and Rip Off Britain, as well as on radio shows and podcasts.
As co-founder of several tech startups, he brings the credibility of a serial tech entrepreneur to every stage. His frameworks, including the Four Intelligences (Artificial, Emotional, Independent, Organisational) and the SCALE Framework, give audiences actionable tools, not abstract ideas. His signature concept the “Automated Intern” is one of the most practical frameworks for AI adoption in organisations today.
In early 2026, he was named in the Top 101 Global Employee Engagement and Experience Influencers for the third year in a row.
Courtney Holm is an award-winning senior leader in sustainable business development, and a climate change adaptation specialist with a vast network and 20+ years’ experience bringing global strategic agendas to life. Driven by innovation and a passion for a sustainable and equitable world, she is an influential voice across sectors, with significant experience in consumer goods, financial services, and retail.
She has worked as a Trustee for the IAMTHECODE Foundation, which aims to get 1 million young women and girls coding by 2030; as a Chair of the Board of Trustees for The Orchard Project, as a brand ambassador for Sustainability Squared Ltd, and as an Honorary Professor at the University of Exeter Business School in the Faculty of Environment, Science, and Economy.
Courtney Holm regularly speaks to international audiences at events and summits on topics including enabling sustainable choices along the value chain, focused strategies for scaled impact, and supply chain transparency.
Courtney’s work in the sustainability industry has seen her win numerous awards and accolades, including being named one of the top 10 women in sustainability 2024, in the top 100 global women in Sustainability 2024, and one of the top 25 sustainability consultants and leaders in 2023.
Courtney Holm has recently been appointed an Honorary Professor at the University of Exeter.
Clare Seal is a writer, speaker, financial coach and digital creator, known for her popular @myfrugalyear Instagram page.
Clare has built a community of over 115,000 people with her honest and compassionate conversations about money, mental health, motherhood and family life, tackling the topic of finance with an empathy that is often lacking.
It was not long ago that Clare was struggling financially. In 2019, she had nearly £30,000 of personal debt and it was then that she created @myfrugalyear Instagram page to anonymously document her journey out of debt.
A year later Clare had paid off £10k and after two years she made the final payment, making her debt-free for the first time in years.
Since then, she has rebuilt her relationship with money, amassing over 100,000 Instagram followers, authoring three books and writing for a number of national publications, including the Guardian and Glamour magazine.
Clare now works with both brands and individuals to address financial wellbeing and bring a new perspective to what has sometimes been a stale conversation. She has worked with Paypal, eBay, Boots and Santander to deliver campaigns and has delivered keynote talks for NatWest, Deloitte, Network Rail and Ralph Lauren.
Her empathy and compassion-focussed approach helps people to set aside their money shame and start to build confidence and connection with their finances.
Clare Kenny is a Keynote & TEDx speaker, wellbeing consultant, facilitator, mental health expert, moderator and inspirational thought leader on the topics of addiction, ADHD & Neurodiversity, wellbeing and building mentally health cultures at work.
After working in many toxic workplaces for over two decades, Clare experienced burnout and developed an anxiety disorder and alcohol addiction.
It was following the sudden loss of her Mum in 2015 that she was given the jolt she needed to stop putting her career before her mental health. Clare Kenny then quit her high-pressure job, closed the chapter on 16-hour work days and instead set up her own business focussing on helping organisations build cultures and ways of working that are designed to help people thrive, not just survive.
Clare Kenny brings a wealth of business and personal experience. From building bespoke wellbeing strategies for organisations ranging from FTSE 100 to dynamic start-ups, to advising global leaders and embedding and measuring impact.
Her passion is to create real and lasting change in the world of work. She works with clients such Channel 4, Warner Media, KPMG, Knight Frank Promise and Medtronic. Clare has delivered TedX talks and has been interviewed on a range of podcasts.
Chris Barton is the visionary founder and creator of Shazam, an entrepreneur, inventor, and tech investor.
Chris wanted a way to identify songs anywhere he heard them using a mobile phone. There wasn’t one – so he invented the application called Shazam, a creation that is nothing short of pure magic.
When he first had the idea in 1999, no technology existed to achieve his goal. He was told by professors at MIT and Stanford that it was impossible. He then embarked on a journey to make it possible. This was seven years before the invention of the iPhone and eight years before anyone had heard of an App Store.
Shazam first worked by calling 2580 and holding the mobile phone to the music. The database would recognise the song and send an SMS with the details.
In 2018, Shazam was acquired by Apple for a reported $400 million, making it Apple’s 6th largest acquisition of all-time. Shazam has been downloaded over 2 billion times and is used each month by over 300 million people, making it one of the world’s most popular apps.
Holding 12 patents, Chris Barton has made significant contributions to the tech industry. He is currently involved in a third startup company, Guard, an artificial intelligence system that detects drowning in swimming pools – a never-before accomplished effort. He also advises and invests in early stage companies that are changing the world.
Chris Barton is an inspirational speaker who is full of enthusiasm and energy, as well as valuable insights on innovation, creativity, resilience and adaptability and achieving the impossible. He is a sought-after keynote speaker who has spoken across five continents with a range of organisations and businesses. Past clients include L’Oréal, Accenture, American Express, YMCA, Coca-Cola and Verizon.
Charlotte Briere-Edney is an accomplished TV News Anchor and Correspondent who has over 15 years of broadcasting experience at leading UK and global broadcasters.
She is recognised for her skill in delivering authoritative live coverage to global audiences and breaking significant global stories. She has interviewed and conducted insightful discussions with world leaders, experts and stakeholders facilitating informed discussions on topics of global significance.
Charlotte, who speaks French, Russian, Spanish and English, is currently a News Anchor for TRT World based in Istanbul. Previously she has worked for ITV, the BBC and Sky News.
In addition to being an outstanding News Anchor and Presenter, Charlotte is also an MC at international conferences and chairs panel discussions with VIP guests.
Cassie Kozyrkov is a pioneering figure in artificial intelligence and is known for the creation of the Decision Intelligence field. As Google’s first Chief Decision Scientist, where she spearheaded Google’s transformation into an AI-first company.
Her influence on Google’s culture is legendary; no matter how big the auditorium, Google had to use lotteries to manage the demand to participate in one of her live workshops. Her work, which included personally training over 20,000 Googlers in AI and data-driven decision-making, impacted more than 500 company initiatives.
What sets her apart is her ability to demystify complex concepts, combining technical depth with an engaging, theatre-trained style makes AI accessible and fascinating to diverse audiences. Her talks resonate with diverse audiences, ensuring that CEOs, technical teams, and creative professionals leave inspired and equipped to drive innovation.
Her expertise has been sought by global organizations like NASA, Gucci, Meta, and GSK, and her insights have captivated audiences at high-profile events such as the United Nations, World Economic Forum, and SXSW.
With speaking engagements across over 40 countries and all seven continents, Cassie Kozyrkov is recognized not just for her knowledge but for her ability to inspire leaders to embrace AI with confidence and creativity.
Cassie Kozyrkov has been featured on the cover of Forbes AI and been prominently featured in top publications like Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Fast Company, WIRED, Success, and Entrepreneur. Her influence extends beyond print, with her participation in a recent documentary exploring the AI revolution.
Carl Miller is an experienced digital researcher, author, and international keynote speaker, with particular emphasis on how technology is changing society and politics.
He is the co-founded of Demos, the first UK think tank institute dedicated to studying the digital world, and is currently its Research Director. Alongside David Omand and Jamie Bartlett, Carl coined the term “Social Media Intelligence” (SOCMINT).
He is a prominent writer, and has contributed to publications such as The Economist, New Scientist, Wired, The Telegraph, The Sunday Times, and The Guardian. He also released the book The Death of the Gods: The New Global Power Grab in 2018.
He is often asked to contribute to television shows, is a proficient researcher, and technological entrepreneur, and now frequently provides keynote talks on how the change in media, politics, crime, and warfare can mean to society.
Candice Brathwaite is a critically acclaimed Sunday Times bestselling author, journalist, podcaster, speaker, and TV personality, with over 688,000 followers on social media.
She has published successful fiction and non-fiction books, covering everything from the inequalities of black motherhood, and manifesting what you want from life.
She co-hosts the hit podcast Closet Confessions which has amassed millions of downloads and often tours nationally.
She is also a contributing editor to Grazia Magazine, and often contributes to other publications, and appears on radio and television where she is a courageous voice on achieving your goals, family, fashion, and the black British experience.
Baroness Ruth Hunt is an influential communicator, Director, and former CEO, who helps audiences of all sizes understand how they can build better cultures that work and bring minority voices into the room.
She has over two decades of experience leading campaigns for the LGBTQ+ community, and in 2019 she became the youngest crossbench peer in the House of Lords, with a particular emphasis on LGBTQ+ communities.
Throughout her career, Ruth has received many accolades, including making it on The Independent on Sunday’s Pink List as the fifth most influential LGBT Person in Britain in 2013, and then made it to third place in 2015.
Ant Morse is a futurist, author, and digital innovation specialist, exploring and deciphering the complex world of new and emerging technologies, assessing how innovations may transform how we live and work and their impacts on our wider society and economic landscapes.
With a career spanning three decades in the tech industry, Ant has been at the vanguard of innovation, leading many transformation projects across public and private sectors. His success in predicting trends, coupled with his expertise in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Spatial Computing, and loT, has earned him recognition as a sought-after thought leader.
Ant’s keynote presentations, based on his book The Future of Us, offer a compelling glimpse into the potential futures that lie ahead. He explores how emerging technologies will likely shape and transform our world, from the ethical dilemmas of advanced Al to the boundless possibilities and likely reality of our collective futures of work.
Ant Morse is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, known for his engaging and accessible presentations. He tailors his insights to align with the needs of diverse audiences, from corporate executives to academic institutions.
Anna-Joy Rickard is a thought leader, podcaster, and speaker who specializes in world affairs, leadership, and personal development.
As the host and producer of The Great British Foreign Affairs Podcast, she explores geopolitical trends, international affairs and travel inspiration, offering listeners unique insights into global issues.
Previous clients include The University of Cambridge, The Fabian Society, Tony Blair Institute, Sahel Alliance, Brussels, Halo Trust, SID-Washington.
Anna-Joy speaks on the dual themes of world-shaping ideas and world-shaping leadership. Her expertise spanning a broad range of geopolitical topics, makes her an ideal speaker for events focused on global trends and international relations.
Andrew Davis is considered one of the UK’s most prolific keynote speakers and trainers in social media and content marketing. With over 22 years as an industry expert, he helps translate the language of digital for clients in multiple sectors, illustrating how a ‘digital lens’ can attract new customers while strengthening existing relationships.
Andrew is adept at translating the language of digital for clients in multiple sectors, showing how a ‘digital lens’ can attract new customers while strengthening existing relationships.
His ability to connect with diverse audiences ensures that his message resonates with everyone.Well known for delivering captivating keynote presentations and impactful training workshops in digital marketing, Generative AI was the natural next step in Andrew Davis’s journey.
He has helped organisations such as KPMG, Royal Mail, Ogilvy, Dyson, O2, and Tesco connect with their audiences through content, strategic thinking, and simple frameworks that use what is working digitally.
Andrew’s philosophy has always been to ‘put a digital lens across traditional business practices’. This commitment to innovation is why he became an early adopter in Generative AI and has delivered talks, or workshops, to several organisations who are already achieving results from his advice.
In addition to working with clients and being a keynote speaker, Andrew Davis also has a popular Podcast and Newsletter called In A(I) Nutshell, where he advises, talks, and teaches people about what is happening in the world of Generative AI.
Andrew Scott is a globally recognised serial entrepreneur, CEO and expert on leadership, business strategy, marketing and personal development.
He is one of the UK’s leading entrepreneurs and business experts, with an incredibly powerful story that will leave people on the edge of their seats, inspired, and full of hope.
Andrew grew up on the back streets of Belfast during the ‘Troubles’ in Northern Ireland, and at 4 years old, he survived the Abercorn atrocity, when Irish terrorists set off a bomb in a packed city-centre restaurant.
After five years of recovery, both physically and mentally, Andrew left Ireland at 18 to start a new life in London. He vowed to turn his trauma into a purpose to live life at the highest level and help others do the same.
Andrew went on to become a self-made millionaire, entrepreneur, investor, advisor and founder. With unique insights and decades of real-world experience as an entrepreneur, CEO and advisor across multiple industries, Andrew has developed a powerful blueprint for extraordinary success.
Alexander Wood’s journey has taken him from the heights of the classical music world to the depths of criminal life and on to a respected role in the Counter Fraud profession.
Alexander’s early career was in the music industry. From the age of 13 he toured the world as a violin soloist and performed under the greatest conductors of the modern era. He was awarded prestigious scholarships to attend the Purcell School, the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music, won an array of prizes along the way and became a regular guest at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle.
At the age of 24 his career was abruptly halted by the onset of repetitive strain injury (RSI) in his right hand and, faced with mounting debts and no source of income, his criminal career began. His life spiralled out of control, culminating in several years spent in prison for a number of dishonesty offences – everything from impersonating the 13th Duke of Marlborough to committing multi-million pound cyber-crime.
Since his release in early 2022, Alexander Wood has dramatically transformed his life, becoming a leading figure in the fight against fraud. His expertise is now in high demand across both public and private sectors, where he offers unique insights into the mindset of a criminal. In recognition of his work, Alexander has been nominated for the 2024 Public Sector Fraud Awards in two categories: Newcomer of the Year and Outstanding Contribution.
He is a respected keynote speaker, and his speeches, such as Inside the Mind of a Criminal, provide invaluable insight into topics like social engineering and underworld banking.’
While incarcerated, Alexander Wood’s story captured the attention of world-leading literary agent Andrew Lownie. His life is now being chronicled in a major documentary currently in production by acclaimed filmmakers Chris Atkins and Louis Theroux of Mindhouse Productions.
From a celebrated musician toa convicted criminal and now a powerful voice in the fight against fraud, Alexander Wood’s story is one of redemption and resilience, offering valuable lessons for both individuals and institutions alike.
Alan Johnson is one of the most respected MPs of recent time, with positions including Secretary of State for Education and Skills (2006-07), Health (2007-09), Home Secretary (2009-10), and Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer (2010-11).
In 2023, he was appointed as Chancellor of the University of Hull.
He is now an award-winning author and broadcaster. He has been a regular guest on This Week, Have I Got News For You, as well as a surprise hit on The Masked Singer (2020). He has also been involved with documentaries including Alan Johnson: The Post Office and Me, and The Nation’s Favourite Beatles Number 1.
Akil Hunte is a multi-award-winning lawyer, consultant, spoken-word poet, social entrepreneur, and diversity speaker.
Growing up in a single-parent household, as a black man from inner city London, Akil Hunte has had to navigate many challenges over the years; from being hit by a car to witnessing the Grenfell Tower fire, he has triumphed over trauma to thrive on his professional journey. He made history as the first student to win the Dean’s Award at the University for two consecutive years. He was named the Outstanding Alumni by Nottingham Trent University in 2023 and was a Rising Star in the Legal 500 ESG Awards.
In 2019, Akil Hunte was among the 30 people selected to be listed in that year’s edition of GUAP Magazine’s #TheBlackList2019 30 Under 30s, which celebrates young black creatives and professionals. He is a popular keynote speaker, discussing everything from law to diversity and equality. He has worked with clients including Nottingham Trent University, LinkedIn, Hogan Lovells, Clyde & Co, Freshfields, and CEL Solicitors.
“I remember the day I graduated, I wrote down my potential career options as engineering, music or brand building. As I read them aloud, brand building felt just right.”
Akash Mehta is a British entrepreneur with experience working for luxury brands including Burberry, Dior, and Estee Lauder Companies.
His experience ranges from film to engineering, theatre to social media and marketing.
In 2019, he co-founded Fable & Mane, an Ayurvedic-inspired hair wellness brand, where he is now CEO.
Akash Mehta is a popular keynote speaker and is often asked to appear at industry conferences, companies, and universities around the world, as well as at industry summits, and for TEDx.
Abigail Ireland is a Peak Performance Strategist, international keynote speaker, coach, and facilitator.
Passionate about inspiring her audiences to bring their A-Game, Abigail Ireland is the founder of Understanding Performance, a leadership and training consultancy helping clients perform at their best in a sustainable way.
Her expertise is in high demand and she has been featured in a range of HR and media publications, including GQ Magazine, HR Magazine, and the ILM.
Jonny Combe is the President and CEO of PayByPhone, one of the fasted growing mobile payment companies in the world.
His natural entrepreneurial spirit was evident from an early age, when he started a car washing business in his neighbourhood when he was just 14 years old. While studying at the University of Stirling, he had a number of business ventures, including buying and selling used cars.
Before joining PayByPhone, Jonny worked as the General Manager of Digital and Innovation within the BMW group, pioneering their award-winning innovation lab.
The first female controller of BBC 1, Lorraine Heggessey is a trailblazing business leader who has driven success in several high-profile roles across sectors.
Her career in television broadcasting has been directly involved in many of the biggest programmes such as Strictly Come Dancing, and Dr Who.
Lorraine Heggessey is a Fellow of the Royal Television Society, and a regular judge for the RTS and BAFTA.
She has a wide range of experience managing talent, leading change, and championing inclusivity and diversity.
Bruce Dickinson, the charismatic frontman of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden, is more than just a musician, with his accomplishments including being a commercial airline pilot, businessman, novelist, international fencer, solo artist, public speaker, broadcaster, and brewer.
Bruce started his musical career with Samson, joining Iron Maiden in 1981, which marked the beginning of a new era for the band. Bruce’s contributions throughout the 1980s and beyond were pivotal in shaping Iron Maiden’s identity and cementing the band’s status as a heavy metal icons. Known for his powerful vocals and energetic performances, he became synonymous with Iron Maiden’s epic live shows and elaborate stage setups.
Leaving the band in 1993, Bruce focused on solo work and other projects before rejoining in 1999.
Drive, perseverance and focus are the keys to Bruce’s success both within the music industry and in his other creative and business endeavours.
Bruce is an engaging and charismatic speaker who explains how the challenges in the rock music industry and commercial aviation world mirror those of everyday businesses and organisations. Bruce shares how dealing with setbacks, adapting and changing course, perseverance, good teamwork, and communication are keys to success in all organisations.
Rose Sandy is a seasoned professional in the entertainment, media, and publishing industries, with a career spanning global corporations and initiatives.
As the founder, CEO, and Chief Visionary Officer of Silver Gravity Entertainment, Rose Sandy leads a production company focused on international suspense thrillers featuring strong female protagonists.
Her career started in multi-national corporations such as Sony and The Coca-Cola Company, where she worked as their respective International Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility lead. She followed this up by placements working at Cisco Systems in communications and HarperCollins, where she published groundbreaking books with well-known authors.
One of her most notable achievements at HarperCollins was the establishment of the HarperCollins Author and Design Academy, which has provided training and mentorship to over 200 creatives from underrepresented backgrounds. This commitment to inclusivity earned her a nomination for ITV’s Lorraine’s Inspirational Women of the Year.
PY Gerbeau is a business leader and transformation expert who has a formidable track record in turning around failing businesses. During his highly diverse career, he has earned a reputation for tackling major corporate challenges and successfully turning around struggling organisations.
His unique approach has always placed customer experience at the forefront while also navigating profit, reputation, regulatory issues, and government involvement. Many of PY’s projects have been high-profile, often under intense public and media scrutiny, with some seemingly destined to fail—but PY consistently proved otherwise.
Currently, PY is the President of the French Ice Hockey Federation and a member of the French Olympic Committee. His most recent achievement was playing a pivotal role in securing the Winter Olympics for France in 2030, a monumental task that was completed in record time and hailed by the international sports media as a “sports miracle.”
Before his corporate career, PY was a professional ice hockey player, representing France in multiple European and World Championships and earning a spot to compete in the 1988 Olympic Games in Calgary.
His promising career, however, was tragically cut short due to a severe accident, which left him confined to a wheelchair for 18 months. Despite the devastating setback, this marked the beginning of his remarkable transition from sports to the corporate world.
