We are proud to present you our new Keynote Speakers
We are proud to present you our new Keynote Speakers
Eliot Higgins is an award-winning journalist and founder of the investigative journalism platform, Bellingcat. He is the author of ‘We Are Bellingcat: An Intelligence Agency for the People‘ (2022), a Sunday Times best seller. Bellingcat is a fact-checking platform that uses open-source intelligence including videos, maps and pictures to enable citizen journalism on international affairs. Originally focused on Syria and the Middle East with investigations into the Syrian Civil War, Malaysia Air Flight 17 and the poisoning of Russian dissident...
Holly Foxcroft is highly respected as one of the most influential women in Cyber Security and Diversity Champion. A senior cyber security practitioner and industry thought leader, she is admired for her vast industry knowledge and experience. With an incredibly successful career behind her, Holly is passionate about sharing her insights and renowned for speaking on topics such as cyber security, Responsible AI, neurodiversity, Cyber Security Culture and Online behaviour. Starting her professional career by serving in the Royal Navy...
Mark Kelly doesn't just talk about AI's potential—he shows leaders how to deploy, scale and monetise it within 90 days. As President of AI Ireland and founder of the European AI Awards, he has personally evaluated over 750 live enterprise AI projects, giving him unparalleled insight into what drives real ROI and what leads to costly failures. In the commercial arena, Mark is Co-Founder & Chief Customer Officer of Alldus International, the specialist recruitment firm that has placed over 1,500 data...
Margrethe Vestager is globally renowned for her decisive leadership at the heart of Europe’s regulatory landscape. As the European Commissioner for Competition from 2014 to 2024, she led high-profile antitrust cases, challenging major tech conglomerates and reinforcing fair market practices. Her tenure culminated in significant legal victories against industry giants, reshaping the digital regulatory framework in Europe. A former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economic Affairs in Denmark, Vestager brings a wealth of policy expertise to the stage. Her focus...
Anthony Gardner was the recent US Ambassador to the European Union from 2014-17. Gardner has extensive knowledge on the workings of the European Union and has invested a decade of his career in the centre of European business. Previously, Gardner served as an Executive Director in the leveraged finance departments of Bank of America and GE Capital and as a Director in the international acquisitions group of GE International. He has also worked as a Senior Associate at international law firms...
JJ Chalmers is a TV Presenter with a remarkable story. The career of the former Royal Marine Commando was cut short after he suffered life-changing injuries following an IED explosion in Afghanistan. After years of rehabilitation, JJ went on to compete in the 2014 Invictus Games where he captained the Trike Cycling team and took home three medals. As a spokesperson for this inaugural Invictus Games JJ got an insight into TV during the publicity rounds and seeking a new...
Henry Coutinho-Mason is obsessed with answering the biggest question in business: "what will people want next?" Henry has written two books on future trends and innovation – The Future Normal: How We Will Live, Work & Thrive In The Next Decade (Ideapress, 2023), which launched as a featured keynote at SXSW; and previously Trend-Driven Innovation (Wiley, 2015), the guide underpinning TrendWatching’s research and content that is used by 100,000 B2C professionals. As a speaker, Henry has given more than 150 inspiring and...
Mark T. Hofmann is a Crime- & Intelligence Analyst and Business Psychologist (M.A.) with a sharp focus on Behavioral- and Cyber Profiling. His approach is unconventional but effective: Hofmann conducts firsthand research in hidden forums and the Darknet, speaking directly with hackers to uncover their motives, methods, and mindsets. Hofmann is a renowned profiling expert, his work has been featured in international media, including CNN, ARD, RTL, 60 Minutes Australia, and Forbes – among many others. As a Keynote Speaker he inspires...
Rory Stewart is a diplomat, author, explorer, academic, and politician – serving in successive Conservative governments in four departments as a Minister, Minister of State and in the cabinet as a Secretary of State. Rory was formally a Professor at Harvard and is now the Brady-Johnson Professor of the Practice of Grand Strategy at Yale University, where he teaches politics and international relations. His latest award-winning book Politics at the Edge was the number one Sunday Times bestseller for ten weeks....
Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu is a powerful advocate for social change, avidly campaigning for human rights and championing social justice. With extensive academic and legal expertise, Dr Shola challenges systems of oppression, emphasizing the intersectionality of gender and race. Her honest communication style engages people across diverse platforms, inspiring audiences to join her in the pursuit of justice and equality. As a highly sought-after speaker, Dr Shola addresses audiences across the globe on topics of DEI, leadership, and workplace culture. Her influence...
Finley Grimble spent 11 years in strategic advisory, policymaking, wargaming, and diplomatic roles for the UK Government, serving at the Cabinet Office, Ministry of Defence, Foreign Office, and with Parliamentarians. This included: - Designing wargames, including for the National Security Council Officials (the highest decision-making body in the UK national security system), on China, Taiwan, Russia, Ukraine, NATO, US-UK relations, Israel, Gaza, Iran. - Working with the Prime Minister, Defence Secretary, Foreign Secretary, National Security Advisor and National Security Council. - Diplomacy with NATO...
Linda Plant is a formidable force in the business world, known for her dynamic career and inspiring story. From humble beginnings selling fashion on a Dewsbury market stall, she launched the international knitwear brand Honeysuckle and became one of the first women to lead a company flotation on the London Stock Exchange. Since 2015, Linda has become a cult figure on BBC One’s The Apprentice, grilling candidates and captivating audiences as one of the fierce interviewers guiding Lord Sugar. Her presence at...
For over 30 years, David Jacoby has been hacking things (ethically, of course)—finding vulnerabilities, writing security tools, pen-testing systems, and even submitting bugs for bounty programs. Basically, if there’s a way in, he’s probably found it. He has played a key role in multiple cybersecurity companies, including Outpost24, Truesec, and more recently Unbreached and the Threat Prevention Center, with a mission to give small and mid-sized businesses the same top-tier security as the big players. These days, he’s leading the strategy for...
He was the creator and presenter of Outside Source which simulcast in primetime on BBC News Channel in the UK and on BBC World News as well as the highly in demand Ros Atkins on… videos which often are shared across social media for their unique ability to dissect recent stories and place in context of recent events. Ros has anchored coverage for many of the biggest global stories including Brexit, COVID19, the war in Ukraine and multiple US and...
Mary Ng is a globally respected voice on international trade, inclusive economic growth, and business leadership. From 2018 to 2025, she served as Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business, and Economic Development—becoming the country’s longest-serving trade minister. Mary oversaw negotiations on major trade agreements, including the Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (post-Brexit), the Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, a modernized Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement, and the Canada-Ecuador FTA. She also led Canada’s strategic engagement with ASEAN, oversaw the ASEAN-Canada...
Tracy Hall is an author, keynote speaker, and senior marketing executive with over 25 years of experience at leading tech companies, including eBay, Virgin, GoDaddy, and Block (Square, Afterpay, CashApp). In 2019, Tracy became known as the “last victim” of Australia’s most infamous conman, Hamish McLaren, a story which was featured in The Australian’s hit podcast Who the Hell is Hamish? She later published her memoir, The Last Victim, detailing her personal experience with intimate fraud and its emotional, psychological and financial...