Business and Keynote Speakers

Josh Valman is a world leader in rapid innovation and manufacturing. He is the founder and CEO of RPD International, the consultancy powering more than 100 corporate R&D departments around the world. Josh began his engineering aged 10, in robotics, entering to the TV show Robot Wars. He went on to teach himself engineering using Google, designing complex components and systems whilst still at school. A great inspirational corporate choice.

Josh Valman

Renowned as The Digital Speaker, Mark is a trailblazing strategic futurist and highly sought-after international keynote speaker; with particular emphasis on AI, blockchain and the metaverse.

Dr Mark van Rijmenam CSP

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam is an academic with a specialist interest in emergency medicine who became known to the wider public during the COVID-19 pandemic as Deputy Chief Medical Officer issuing guidance from the podium at No 10 Downing Street

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam

Lisa Ventura is an award-winning cyber security consultant whose career spans over 23 years in cyber security and technology.

Lisa Ventura

Andy is the award-winning Economics Correspondent for BBC News, covering personal finance and business on BBC Radio and TV as well as reporting for Panorama, BBC Newsnight, and File on Four.

Andrew Verity

Award winning fashion designer and entrepreneur Amanda Wakeley OBE has styled and dressed the world's most glamorous women, including Meghan Markle and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. She has an thought- provoking story starting all the way from New York, to her ranges being sold in the biggest department stores around the globe.

Amanda Wakeley OBE

David Walsh is chief sports writer at The Sunday Times, who helped to expose Lance Armstrong as a Drugs Cheat. The story of his exposing Armstrong is one for the ages!

David Walsh

Sam Warburton is best known for captaining Wales at two Rugby World Cups and the youngest player to Captain the Lions, leading them to two unbeaten Test series in 2013 and 2017. Sam Warburton OBE has had a rugby career like no other, setting records and achievements that will likely never be broken or matched.

Sam Warburton

Renowned actor and writer who is studying a Phd in the narrative in philosophy of the mind – essentially looking at how the mind works, and how it affects you, which embraces mental health as well as wider well being. Also a champion of LGBT issues and a fascinating woman who will have the audience enthralled.

Sophie Ward

Nina Warhurst is the BBC Breakfast’s main business presenter who often anchors the programme from the famous red sofa. She also presents on 5Live, and is hosting the BBC's official Eurovision podcast. Nina is a popular corporate host.

Nina Warhurst

Actress, campaigner and film maker, Amanda Waring's portfolio includes speaking, presentations, training and workshops. She has been a passionate campaigner for older people's rights.

Amanda Waring

Lee was a professional magician for 20 years, then turned sales director and now has a reputation for energetic corporate audience engagement with hilarious delivery. His audiences learn to sell better, network better and communicate better – plus they have fun whilst doing it!

Lee Warren

Entrepreneur founder of Waterstone books who is a sought after inspirational speaker and talks about the theatre of retail.

Tim Waterstone

Author & Ted Speaker, Dr Alan Watkins is an honorary senior lecturer in neuroscience and psychological medicine at Imperial College, London and an affiliate professor of leadership at the European School of Management, London.

Alan Watkins

Hotelier, restaurateur, food writer and editor Ruth has established and refurbished restaurants amd created an acclaimed country house hotel. She was Channel 5's Hotel Inspector and currently presents Channel 4's Country House Rescue.

Ruth Watson