We are proud to present you our new Keynote Speakers
We are proud to present you our new Keynote Speakers
Ziad Ahmed first gained significant attention for his passion for social justice and advocacy as a teenager, when he applied to Stanford University writing the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter 100 times over in response to the question; “What matters to you, and why?”. This unconventional approach not only earned him a place but also sparked discussions on activism, youth engagement and the power of social media. But Ziad’s efforts didn’t start there. At 14-years-old Ziad set up Redefy, a youth-run non-profit dedicated to...
Gary Foote is the Chief Information Officer and Director of Sustainability at the Haas Formula 1 Team. Since 2016 he has been responsible for all technology systems, services, teams and staff for Haas F1’s global operations, across sites in the UK, US, Italy and trackside. Reporting directly to Team Principal Guenther Steiner, Gary’s role is pivotal in ensuring the Haas team benefits from best-in-class technology solutions within this data-driven sport. After studying BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Networks at the University...
Matt Farquharson is a Sunday Times bestselling author and content director for giant global brands. He was co-host of the BPA award-winning, iTunes-top-ten podcast Dirty Mother Pukka and the one-off interview series Where’s My Happy Ending? He has given talks on modern parenting, fatherhood and flexible working for organisations including BBC, Meta, BAM, CBRE, London Business School, Viacom and AutoTrader, and delivered a TedX to an audience of 1,000.
Broadcaster and Financial Analyst Danni Hewson is a leading commentator on business, markets and personal finance news. For three years Danni was the voice of business on BBC Radio 5 Live. She regularly presented the station’s flagship business programme Wake Up To Money and was heard across the network, demystifying complicated consumer issues for millions of listeners during the station’s breakfast and drive time programmes. With over 20 years of experience broadcasting on radio and TV, Danni also appeared on BBC...
Jim Down is a consultant in intensive care and anaesthesia at University College London Hospitals and author of two memoirs both published by Viking, Penguin: ‘Life Support. Diary of an ICU doctor on the Frontline of the Covid Crisis’ & ‘Life in the Balance. A doctor’s stories of Intensive Care’. At various times Jim Down has been Clinical Director of his department, chair of the consultants’ group, Chair of Trust Guidelines Committee and Trust Ethics Lead. He has also lectured...
Olivier Cogels is an internationally recognized Belgian expert in water geopolitics and diplomacy. His insightful lectures address critical global issues such as "Will humanity face a water shortage?", "Are water wars imminent?", and "How can we prevent them?" His long commitment to addressing global water issues has involved collaborations with a wide range of stakeholders, from nomadic villages in the Sahel to governments, diplomats, and major international organizations. He holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences from UCLouvain, Belgium, and conducted postdoctoral...
Reese Wong is a 20-year-old award-winning changemaker, community-builder and speaker. At age 16, he founded ISSIA, Hong Kong's largest youth-led nonprofit. The organization empowers changemakers through project-based learning. Since 2019, ISSIA has involved 300+ volunteers from 80+ schools, launched 30+ projects around the Sustainable Development Goals and has been featured on Nasdaq and major city-wide publications throughout Hong Kong. As an international speaker, Reese has spoken to 4000+ attendees at 60+ engagements, including global conferences (e.g. World Humanitarian Forum, Asia Pacific International...
Mayowa Adegoke is a highly respected media personality in the UAE, who has made significant contributions to African media in the region. She is an award-winning TV show host, journalist, and public speaker, who is passionate about leadership, purpose, identity, and storytelling for success. As the co-founder of Archgoke Interactive, Mayowa has built a media bridge between the GCC and Africa. She is also the co-author of the book, "The Black and African Guide to Moving to Dubai”. Mayowa's impressive career as...
With over 30 years as a cybersecurity strategist, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and technologist in the cyber, physical, and information security fields, Matthew Rosenquist has become an outspoken leader and respected authority in the field of cybersecurity. As one of the most recognized influencers in his industry, he has earned many awards for his work to make digital technology secure, private, safe, and trustworthy. Matthew worked at Intel Corporation for over 24 years, building and managing key security organizations,...
Dr. Dayna Baumeister is the Co-founder of Biomimicry 3.8. With a devotion to applied natural history and a passion for sharing the genius of nature, Dayna has worked in the field of biomimicry with business partner Janine Benyus since 1998, traveling the world as a biomimicry thought-leader, business consultant, and professor. Together they founded the Biomimicry Guild consulting practice, The Biomimicry Institute 501c3, and in 2010, Biomimicry 3.8, a B-Corp social enterprise that helps clients find innovation inspired by nature...
Janine Benyus is the Co-founder of Biomimicry 3.8. She is a biologist, innovation consultant, and author of six books, including Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature. Since the book’s 1997 release, Janine’s work as a global thought leader has evolved the practice of biomimicry from a meme to a movement, inspiring clients and innovators around the world to learn from the genius of nature. She has personally introduced millions to biomimicry through two TED talks, hundreds of conference keynote presentations, and a...
Ben Owen is a global ‘hunter’ featuring in the Australian, British and U.S. versions of the hit TV show called ‘Hunted’. Ben features as the Head of Intelligence in the Australian version which is already one of the most popular TV shows in the country. Ben was previously ‘The Boss’ on the U.K. version. Ben also appears on a number of other TV productions and news channels discussing operational and security issues throughout the globe. Ben Owen is an internationally recognised...
Kishawna Peck is an emerging voice in artificial intelligence. Driven by a mission to empower a million women to become data-literate and reshape the AI landscape with inclusive products and services, Kishawna's influence resonates through a community she founded, Womxn in Data Science. With deep roots in Canada and an expanding presence in the United States, the community currently boasts over 4000 members. Notably, Kishawna brought the first Women in Data Science Conference to Canada, further emphasizing her dedication to...
Once described as “human caffeine” on Twitter, Dr Nicola Millard injects a people-centred expresso shot to innovation and future strategy. Half social scientist, half technologist, all academic, she uses techniques from disciplines such as design thinking, psychology, anthropology, computing, behavioural economics and business consulting to generate data, provocations and stories to engage and create conversations from the board room to the front line. No frothy coffee; just solid research. Formerly BT’s “futurologist”, Nicola Millard concentrates on the intersection between future strategy,...
Patrick Mouratoglou is a sought-after tennis coach, with 10 Grand Slams titles, 4 Coach of the Year awards, 39 coaching single titles, and 2 Olympic medals. He has coached over 40 tennis players who have reached the Top 100. At the age of 26, Patrick started his coaching career and set up the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy in France — driven by a passion to scout new tennis talent. It is now the number 1 Tennis Academy in Europe and a training...
With a frame more akin to a front-rower in rugby, Adebayo Akinfenwa was told repeatedly he was “too big to play football” but was always determined to prove his doubters wrong and turn his strength into, well, his strength. This he did across a 20 year professional career, winning fans and making friends wherever he went. His unlikely break came in Lithuania, playing for FK Atlantas he scored the winning goal in the Lithuanian Cup Final and playing in the UEFA...