Find out more about what our speakers will be bringing to the day

• Dame Stephanie ‘Steve’ Shirley: a changemaker with extraordinary vision and impact

The life story of a computer and social entrepreneur whose business revolutionised the way software was sold and created flexible working conditions for women decades ahead of its time.

• Andrew Carter CEO Chapel Down Group: a changemaker whose impact transformed the English wine market

A story about how a clear vision and clever marketing changed the nature of the entire English sparkling wine market and reset the perception of the product of an entire sector.

• Andrew McGuiness CEO Layered Reality: making an impact on the entertainment market

With brands looking to create more innovative, stand-out experiences, Andrew will share his experiences of what he’s learned, what worked, what didn’t, and why ‘Elvis’ will be `back in the building’ this Autumn.

• Tessa Clarke Co-Founder & CEO Olio: scaling an idea for maximum impact

A fascinating learning session on how to take a great idea to market, scale it up and make it work through understanding how to effect behavioural change.

• Patrick Spence MD AC Chapter One and Natasha Bondy Executive Producer of Mr Bates V The Post Office

The power of extraordinary story telling: a story about the far reaching impact of a drama that hastened legislation to compensate wrongly accused sub-postmasters within just a few weeks of its release.

• Caroline Goyder Author: Gravitas

Speaking with impact: an interactive session in which Caroline will share physical and mental tricks that everyone can employ to speak with gravitas and create impact at important career defining moments.

• Ije Nwokorie Chief Brand Officer Dr Martens

Lessons in leadership: growing up in Nigeria, where commerce, culture and creativity are intertwined in everyday life, gave Ije a unique perspective which he’s used throughout his impressive career leading to him becoming CEO designate of this global brand.

• Roisin Currie CEO Greggs

The story of a very British brand which defied the High Street exodus. A rare example of a CEO from a HR background, Roisin will explain how this influenced her leadership style plus she’ll reveal how the `pillars of growth’ programme led to Greggs becoming the second strongest brand in the UK with AAA rating.

• Leo Rayman CEO and founder Eden Lab and David Ferguson Head of Net Zero Innovation, EDF (UK)

Leo will talk about the global sustainability big picture, the consumption ‘transitions phase’ and why it’s the role of marketers to understand the social transition required for the future of our planet. Then we’ll hear from David who is at the coalface  He’ll speak about China (with the world’s 2^nd largest economy) and it’s ground breaking 20 year-long sustainability project and EDF’s role in it.

More to be announced soon 

Learn how these changemakers have redefined markets, influenced policy, and pushed boundaries in technology, sustainability, and brand building. Join us to gain practical wisdom on effective communication, cultural leadership, and strategies for making a meaningful impact in today's dynamic business landscape.