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Keynote SpeakerDavid Eades

Journalist and Broadcaster, Conference Host, Moderator and Media Consultant

David Eades has been described as ‘one of the most familiar faces in global tv news’. Over three decades he covered many of the biggest news stories of our time, as wide-ranging as the death of Princess Diana, to the Peace Process in Northern Ireland, the launch of the Euro,... Read more

Biography

David Eades has been described as ‘one of the most familiar faces in global tv news’. Over three decades he covered many of the biggest news stories of our time, as wide-ranging as the death of Princess Diana, to the Peace Process in Northern Ireland, the launch of the Euro, Brexit, plus major sporting scandals, FIFA World Cups and Olympic Games.

As a mainstream anchor, he also created ‘Climate Critical’ – BBC World’s only show dedicated to climate issues.

Now David has become a highly accomplished MC and moderator, working across Europe, the US and the Gulf States in particular. Key issues include sustainablitly and climate, minerals and the Green Transition, as well as a very wide range of sport events and conferences.

His connections within the worlds of geopolitics, sport and climate are considerable and he has built up a successful network for placing stories and interviews in mainstream media, especially broadcast, as well as advising organisations on their handling of media issues.

A fluent French and German speaker, as well as a keen golfer and cyclist, David also chairs the charity, Sport at the Service of Humanity, is a Board Member of the International Masters Games Association and serves on advisory boards for a number of other organisations, including Crown Agents.

“David is a consummate professional, always well-prepared, and able to draw out the best from every panel or interview he moderates. His journalistic drive and curiosity are apparent in his thought-provoking questions, while his warm and friendly demeanour puts both panelists and audience members at ease.” Arseniy Yatsenyuk, Chairman of the Kyiv Security Forum, Prime Minister of Ukraine in 2014-16
“When a conference agenda has high profile VIPs and C suite contributors, it certainly helps to have someone with David’s experience and skills, honed at the BBC, and a badge of quality and reassurance. Whether it is 1-2-1’s with high profile CEOs or complex panel sessions, I would thoroughly recommend David to draw the very best out of any speaker.” Andrew Mullins CEO Informa Connect
“David is an extremely professional and eloquent Master of Ceremonies who has an innate ability to effortlessly captivate his audience, and the way he adeptly draws upon the latest industry trends and opportunities throughout his speaking points is a testament to the strength of his knowledge and insights in current affairs and the sporting world. He is highly engaging with a wonderful sense of humour, and is able to form deep connections with speakers from diverse backgrounds within a very short span of time. We have consistently received excellent feedback regarding David’s work from conference delegates and speakers at each Asian Racing Conference.“ Andrew Harding Secretary General, Asian Racing Federation

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