Keynote and Motivational

Labelled 'Explainer-in-Chief' due to his pioneering style of video explainers which have become a global phenomenon with vast audiences across social media and the BBC news outlets. He presents across BBC News outlets and is a popular facilitator and chair.

Ros Atkins

Stephen Attenborough’s name is synonymous with the opening of space to private individuals. He was Virgin Galactic's first employee; a protégé of Sir Richard Branson, he is an authority on commercial space travel.

Stephen Attenborough

James Averdieck founded Gü Chocolate Puds, a successful premium brand he has mainly grown through supermarkets. Hailing from Yorkshire originally, he is a popular speaker who talks about innovation and his pursuit of perfection. His latest venture is coconut juice!

James Averdieck

Peter Avis

Azeem Azhar is the Founder and author of Exponential View which concentrates primarily on technology, business models, the political economy and society. Azeem is also on the board of the Ada Lovelace Foundation, the leading independent research institute focussed on the ethics of AI. He is a venture partner at Kindred Capital, a generalist early stage VC fund, and an advisor to Fabric Ventures, a blockchain-focused VC fund. He is a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Future's Council on the Digital Economy and Society.

Azeem Azhar

Shaista Aziz has worked as a communications specialist for a number of international organisations including Amnesty International, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and Oxfam. She has also worked extensively across the Middle East, Pakistan, East and West Africa. Also a stand up comedian!

Shaista Aziz

Full of passion and charisma, Guvna B is a triple MOBO award-winning rapper who secured his first No. 1 Hip Hop Album accolade in 2023. He is also a highly celebrated author and fast rising broadcaster.

Guvna B

For over a decade, Steve was one of Britain's most consistent and popular athletes and established himself as one of the all-time greats of his sport.

Steve Backley, OBE

Steve is one of the busiest presenters on television, a house-hold name and a motivating, charismatic, and highly energetic speaker.

Steve Backshall

Experienced TV current affairs presenter on BBC World News Today. Previously presented Channel 4 News and The World Tonight on Radio 4.

Zeinab Badawi

The Retail Champion. Best selling author, regular TV commentator, business influencer and entrepreneur.

Clare Bailey

Iona Bain is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, author, and speaker specialising in personal finance. She is the resident financial expert on BBC Morning Live

Iona Bain

Cognitive psychologist and one of the foremost specialists in leadership performance. Javier helps organisations to build powerful alignment between their beliefs, intentions, promises and actions.

Javier Bajer

With a lifelong passion and natural curiosity for all living things, Nick has carved out a varied and respected career as a field biologist, broadcaster, author and communicator of the natural world.

Nick Baker

Natasha Baker is a 5 time Paralympic equestrian champion. She works tirelessly to change the perception of disability, to inspire the next generation of Paralympic athletes and to show the world that despite people's challenges, incredible things can be achieved!

Natasha Baker MBE