We are proud to present you our new Keynote Speakers
We are proud to present you our new Keynote Speakers
Emily Trenouth is a leading voice in the creator economy and a trusted consultant to global brands navigating the evolving world of influencer marketing and digital storytelling. With over a decade of experience across startups, agencies, and big tech, Emily has shaped influencer and brand partnership strategies for some of the world’s most recognisable names - including Amazon, LVMH, Unilever, Diageo, Nestlé, Coca-Cola, and P&G. Emily began her career straight out of school in wealth management before pivoting into social and digital...
Jörg Kukies is former German Federal Minister of Finance, served as State Secretary in the Federal Chancellery for many years and was formerly Head of Goldman Sachs Germany. He combines international financial expertise with political influence – and makes complex issues understandable to a broad audience. Kukies (*1968) began his academic career by studying economics in Mainz and Paris, graduating with a Maîtrise degree in 1994. From 1995to 1997, he studied public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School (Master of Public...
Jayshree Seth is a Corporate Scientist at 3M and currently holds 80 patents for a variety of innovations, with several additional pending. She joined 3M in 1993 after an MS and PhD in Chemical Engineering from Clarkson University, New York. She is a Distinguished Alumni Award recipient from her alma mater REC Trichy India, now NIIT Trichy, where she earned a B. Tech. in Chemical Engineering. Jayshree was appointed 3M’s first ever Chief Science Advocate in 2018 and is using...
The Tempest Two are globally recognised performance consultants & motivational speakers specialising in human potential, mindset transformation, and building resilient, high-performing cultures. Tommy Caulfield and James Whittle work with some of the world’s most innovative organisations, including JP Morgan, BNY, Airbnb, Microsoft and Amazon, helping teams rethink what they are capable of and unlock performance in a world where the pace of change has never been faster. Their work centres on shifting mindset and behaviour at scale. Through science-backed performance psychology,...
Dr. Mark T. Esper became the United States’ 27th Secretary of Defense in July 2019 after being confirmed 90-8 by the U.S. Senate. During his tenure, Dr. Esper led the department through unprecedented times: from conflict with Iran, an ongoing campaign in Afghanistan, and counter-terrorist operations in the Middle East; to open competition with China and Russia amidst a fundamental shift in geo-strategic environment; and from the greatest civil unrest and political turmoil America has seen in decades, to the...
Alpesh Doshi’s career spans 25+ years, focused on the future and disruption of technology to industries and our world. The Founder and CEO of Fintricity, Alpesh is an entrepreneur and has worked at the forefront of technology, bringing rational thinking and tech translation for enterprises. A futurist and technology architect, he specialises in helping firms realise the use of enterprise data, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation across financial services, telecoms, media, and entertainment sectors. Alpesh bridges the gap between technologists and...
Syed Saddiq is a visionary Malaysian leader, disruptor, and endurance athlete whose remarkable journey exemplifies the power of resilience, innovation, and youth-driven transformation. At the age of 25, he made history as Malaysia’s youngest-ever federal minister when he was appointed Minister of Youth and Sports in 2018—making him not only the youngest Cabinet member in Malaysia but also in Asia at the time. During his tenure, his advocacy for expanded civic engagement culminated in the successful Undi18 campaign, which lowered the...
26 year-old Jolyon Palmer joined three-time champion Lewis Hamilton as one of two Britons on the 2017 F1 grid, and during his second season at Renault Sport F1 Team he achieved a season's-best sixth place finish in Singapore. Jolyon retained his drive with the French squad following an impressive rookie campaign which included a debut points finish in Malaysia, and he partnered experienced German Nico Hulkenberg in 2017 - his third season at Enstone. In 2014, driving for French team DAMS,...
Natsuyo Lipschutz, CSP, MBA is the managing principal of her strategy consulting firm, ASPIRE Intelligence. She is also an executive consultant for Breakthrough Speaking, a global public speaking consultancy. In addition, Natsuyo is the bestselling author of The Success Blueprint, which she co‐wrote with world‐renowned business speaker, Brian Tracy. She is also the author of Amazon Japan’s #1 rated presentation book, 20Ji Ni Sogiotose. The book is written in Japanese and it has also been translated into Korean and Taiwanese. In...
Dr. Marie-Ange Eyoum Tagne is a globally recognized tech leader, best-selling author, and keynote speaker whose journey from Cameroon to Silicon Valley embodies resilience, purpose, and excellence. With a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from UC Berkeley, she was the first African-born woman to achieve this milestone, and one of the few Black women in the world to do so. Her career spans leadership roles at industry giants, including Meta, Amazon, Intel, Yahoo, and Roku, where she has...
Max Johnson is the younger half-brother of Boris Johnson. He has spent the past 15 years in Asia. After graduating in 2009 from Tsinghua University, Beijing, with an MBA (becoming the first British citizen to do so), Johnson spent five years in China working as the business development manager for a British metals trader. He then spent four years at Goldman Sachs in Hong Kong as an investment banker, working on a wide range of transactions across many industries (2013-2016)...
Rudolph Gerhardus Snyman, born January 29, 1995, in Potchefstroom, South Africa, is a towering lock (2.07m, 131kg) for Leinster Rugby and the Springboks, nicknamed "The Viking" for his distinctive appearance. A product of Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool (Affies), Snyman represented the Blue Bulls at youth levels, and in 2013 he earned a spot in the South Africa Schools team. In 2014, he debuted professionally with the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup, showcasing his athleticism and lineout prowess. RG Snyman’s senior career...
Ellen White is an English professional footballer currently playing for Manchester City and the England national team. Ellen White began her footballing career at her local club, Aylesbury Town before being noticed by Arsenal scouts for her ability at the age of just 8. Working her way up the youth ranks, she later left Arsenal for London rivals spending some time at Chelsea and Leeds United before returning to Arsenal and going on to win three league titles and two FA...
Will Buxton is a prominent motorsport broadcaster, pundit, journalist, and New York Times best-selling author who has established himself as a leading voice in Formula 1 and IndyCar, gaining global recognition through Netflix’s groundbreaking docuseries Drive to Survive. Having now completed his first year as lead commentator for the IndyCar Series on FOX, Will continues to expand his influence across the motorsport world. He featured as himself in the 2025 Hollydwood blockbuster F1: The Movie - the highest-grossing sports film of...
Justine Greening served in Government at a pivotal time in domestic and global politics. Pre politics, having studied Business Economics and Accounting, Justine had a successful career in finance and industry with roles at pwc, GSK, Centrica, and with an MBA from the London Business School. It was fitting that she began her Ministerial career in Chancellor George Osborne’s Treasury team as Economic Secretary to the Treasury, playing a key role delivering the 2010 emergency budget. Quickly promoted by PM...
David Haigh is a leader in brand valuation, developing real value numbers that empower companies to understand exactly how much their brands are worth. Since founding Brand Finance Plc nearly three decades ago, David has led the company’s global expansion from its London headquarters to more than twenty countries, firmly establishing him as the world’s leading expert on brand value, strength, and management strategy. Brand Finance has valued brands of all sizes and across sectors, from Manchester United to Microsoft. David...