We are proud to present you our new Keynote Speakers
We are proud to present you our new Keynote Speakers
Ramah Nyang is a Kenyan business journalist whose career spans radio, TV and print. Since 2006 he’s been covering business and economic developments across Africa, interviewing CEOs, Heads of State, and key policy makers. Ramah’s covered developments in Kenya’s Capital Markets, Fiscal and Monetary Policy over the years, including coverage of the post-election violence in 2007/08, various company listings and the performance of the NSE, as well developments in Kenya’s fiscal policy from 2008 to date. His work can also be...
Alex Hunter is a branding and customer experience expert, consultant, and keynote speaker. He is also the creator and host of Attaché, an award-winning online travel show, aimed at giving travellers all they need to know to unlock a destination. Previously, Alex served as the global Head of Online for the Virgin Group, overseeing the Virgin brand’s global digital strategy in its entirety, as well as Sir Richard Branson’s personal digital strategy. Before joining the Virgin Group, Alex was part of the...
He is the founder of Factmata, one of the first companies in the world to address online misinformation and disinformation. Under his leadership, Factmata secured $4.5 million in funding from prominent investors like Mark Cuban and the founders of Twitter, Craigslist, Zynga and more, and launched award-winning API and SaaS products for content moderation and brand safety. The company was acquired by Cision in 2022, where its team now powers AI-driven products. He is currently the Applied AI Product Lead at...
Leanne Spencer is an award-winning speaker and a leading voice on integrating wellbeing into high performance cultures. With over 13 years in the wellbeing sector, 13 qualifications in exercise and nutrition, and more than 1,000 presentations delivered, she brings deep expertise to every stage. Leanne has delivered a TEDx talk with over 132,000 views, authored three bestselling books including Cadence, a finalist in the Business Book Awards, and was Highly Commended at the Speaker Awards in 2023. Through her signature keynotes —...
Klaus has worked for many years in higher education, initially at the University of Edinburgh and more recently Royal Holloway University of London. He has held two visiting fellowships at Oxford. For much of that time, he has been in demand as an expert adviser to UK government departments, UK Parliament, and European Parliament. Latterly, he worked as a strategic adviser to NATO’s Strategic Foresight Analysis group, working with them on future geopolitical trends. His work on geopolitics has appeared in...
In today’s fast-moving business world, attention is short, trust is fragile, and most presentations fall flat. Beth Sherman teaches professionals how to use humour—not simply for laughs, but for connection, persuasion, and impact. She translates the tools of comedy into actionable strategies that help teams engage audiences, pitch with personality, and lead with authenticity. Beth has 30 years of experience as a stand-up comedian, performing on stages everywhere from Las Vegas to Iraq, and she’s a seven-time Emmy Award-winning comedy writer,...
A professor at the University of Bordeaux, Olivier Babeau is a graduate of the École Normale Supérieure (ENS) Paris-Saclay and ESCP Business School. He holds postgraduate degrees in economics and philosophy, is an agrégé in economics, and has a PhD in management science. He has taught at Dauphine University and Sciences Po, and served as a speechwriter for a government minister, a prime minister, and several presidential candidates. As an essayist, he has published numerous books, including: Management Explained Through Art (Ellipses,...
Etienne Thobois is a former elite Badminton player, multiple French champion, and an Olympian in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. A graduate of ESCP Europe Business School in Paris, Etienne started his professional career as a strategic and financial consultant with Arthur Andersen for 5 years. He then held a number of management positions within major sporting event organisations, such as Chief Financial Officer for the 2003 IAAF World Athletics Championships in Paris and CEO for the record setting 2007 IRB Rugby...
Philippe Borremans is a leading authority on AI-driven crisis, risk, and emergency communication with over 25 years of experience spanning 30+ countries. As the author of "Mastering Crisis Communication with ChatGPT: A Practical Guide" (2023), he bridges the critical gap between emerging technologies and high-stakes communication management. A trusted advisor to global organizations including the World Health Organization, the European Council, and multinational corporations, Philippe brings deep expertise in public health emergencies, corporate crisis communication, and AI-enhanced communication strategies. He...
Dr Karin von Hippel served as Director-General of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) from 2015-2025. RUSI is a defence and security think tank headquartered in London. It was founded in 1831 by the Duke of Wellington and was awarded ‘Think Tank of the Year’ in 2020 by Prospect Magazine. She continues as a Distinguished Fellow at RUSI. Karin joined RUSI after serving for six years in the US Department of State as a Senior Adviser in the Bureau of Counterterrorism,...
Lyse Doucet is a Senior Presenter and Correspondent for BBC World News TV and BBC World Service radio. She is often deployed to anchor special news coverage from the field and interview world leaders. She also reports across the BBC including for BBC Newsnight. Lyse played a key role in the BBC’s coverage of the “Arab Spring “ across the Middle East and North Africa. She is a regular visitor to Afghanistan and Pakistan from where she has been reporting for...
Yemurai Rabvukwa is a Senior Cybersecurity Associate (Former Lloyds Banking group employee), Keynote Speaker, and Careers Strategist. With a First-Class Chemistry degree from the University of Liverpool, she took a non-traditional path into cybersecurity—an experience that now fuels her mission to redefine career success, navigate imposter syndrome, and address the digital skills gap. Recognised for her impact, Yemurai is a proud recipient of the TechWomen100 Award, and has collaborated with organisations such as the Civil Service, interviewed the VP of Environmental...
Ryan Bernsten is a nationally recognized keynote speaker, author, and political storyteller whose work bridges divides in American discourse. He is the author of 50 States of Mind: A Journey to Rediscover American Democracy, a critically acclaimed book chronicling his travels to all 50 U.S. states to speak with leaders, activists, and citizens about the nation’s political future. He has been a keynote speaker at Lathrop GPM’s State of Litigation Conference, American Public Square, and The Carnegie Club at St....
Nataly Kelly is a seasoned business and tech executive, international business expert, and longtime Harvard Business Review contributor on topics of global business and international marketing. Nataly is passionate about enabling people to connect across borders of geography, language, and culture – to help businesses and people achieve their full global potential. She has been cited and published in the New York Times, CNN, Forbes, Financial Times, Inc, Entrepreneur, Adweek, The Drum, Campaign, and many other major media outlets. She is...
Otmar Szafnauer is a highly accomplished motor racing executive with over three decades of leadership experience in Formula 1. He first came to prominence in his role as Vice President of Honda Racing, then later as CEO and Team Principal of the team now known as Aston Martin Racing. His most recent executive role in Formula 1 was as Team Principal of the Alpine F1 Team until mid-2023. Szafnauer’s career began in North America where, after founding and driving for his...
Taryn Brumfitt is an award-winning filmmaker, bestselling author and internationally sought-after keynote speaker. Named Australian of the Year in 2023, she is a fiercely passionate advocate for social change whose message has reached more than 200 million people across the globe. She is the co-executive Director of The Embrace Collective, founder of the Body Image Movement, director of the EMBRACE and EMBRACE KIDS films and author of five books. Her global crusade to help people embrace their bodies has seen...