We are proud to present you our new Keynote Speakers
We are proud to present you our new Keynote Speakers
Dr Lina Khatib is a globally renowned authority on Middle East international and cultural affairs and geopolitics. She has worked at the highest levels of policy research and strategic analysis across Europe, the United States, and the Middle East, advising institutions and decision makers on conflict, geopolitics, political transformation, and regional order. Her career has included senior positions at Chatham House (as Director of the Middle East and North Africa Programme); the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (as Director of the...
Sir Gareth Southgate, renowned as the former Head Coach of the England men’s senior team, is a master of leadership and a transformative force in sport and beyond. Taking over the national team in 2016 during one of its most challenging periods, he revived England’s fortunes, achieving back-to-back UEFA European Championships finals, as well as reaching the Quarter and Semi Finals of successive FIFA World Cups. In doing so, he holds the record for winning more major tournament games than...
Ken Costa is an international banker, author and adviser who has spent more than four decades at the highest levels of global finance. Having held senior leadership positions at UBS and SG Warburg, and serving as Chairman of Lazard International, he has advised governments, sovereign wealth funds, family businesses and multinational corporations on strategy, capital raising and transformational transactions. Today, Ken advises companies and entrepreneurs through his strategic advisory practice and is a recognised authority on leadership, wealth, capitalism...
Jamie Karl Coupe is a Suicide Prevention and Masculine Mental Health Specialist working at the front line of youth mental health in the UK. Since November 2024 he has stood in front of more than 2,000 pupils across leading UK schools and universities, delivering science-backed, technology-informed talks and workshops that schools describe as some of the most engaging suicide prevention work their students have ever experienced. He is listed and endorsed by the HMC (Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference). Jamie nearly did...
Sally Capp AO was the first woman to be directly elected as the Lord Mayor of Melbourne. Sally served for 6 years between 2018-2024 leading the city through the pandemic period. Sally also chaired the Infrastructure and Major Projects portfolio during her time as Lord Mayor. Sally was also the first woman to hold the post of Agent-General for Victoria in the UK, Europe and Israel from 2009 – 2013 facilitating investment in the infrastructure and financial services sectors. Sally is...
For over two decades, Daniel Lamarre served as President and CEO of Cirque du Soleil, transforming it into one of the most prestigious and beloved global brands in history. Under his leadership, Cirque du Soleil experienced unprecedented expansion, growing its portfolio from five to 23 permanent and touring shows. A master of creative collaboration, Daniel spearheaded landmark partnerships with iconic creators and estates, including The Beatles, James Cameron and Michael Jackson, among many others. Throughout his tenure, he navigated complex organisational...
Gita Gopinath is the Gregory and Ania Coffey Professor of Economics at Harvard University and Professor of Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School. She is one of the world’s leading economists in international finance and macroeconomics, with expertise spanning dollar dominance, exchange rates, trade and investment, international financial crises, monetary policy and debt. Previously, she served as First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund from January 2022 to August 2025 and, prior to that, as Chief Economist of the...
Robert Habeck is one of the most influential political figures of recent years. Combining political leadership with a background in the humanities, he is one of the most prominent voices in social discourse. He was a member of the Bundestag until September 2025 and served as Vice-Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action from 2021 to 2025. Previously, he led Bündnis 90/Die Grünen and served as a minister and deputy prime minister in Schleswig-Holstein for many years. His...
Pita Limjaroenrat is a Thai politician, business leader and democracy advocate who became one of Asia’s most prominent political figures after leading the Move Forward Party to victory in Thailand’s 2023 general election. Winning more than 14 million votes and the largest share of seats in parliament, he emerged as Thailand’s Prime Minister-designate before being blocked from taking office by the country’s military-appointed Senate. In 2023, he was named to the TIME100 Next list. Today, Pita is a Senior Fellow at...
Maya Raichoora is the UK’s leading expert in mental fitness and visualisation, making history as Nike’s first-ever mental fitness trainer. She helps individuals and teams to think, feel, and perform like the top 1% by mastering their mind and performance. As a trusted coach to elite athletes and top CEOs, Maya’s unique approach, inspiring story, and transformative insights leave audiences energized, curious, and motivated. Collaborating with global companies like Lego, Amex, and PwC, she continues to shape and pioneer the future...
Maya Jama is a British broadcaster, entrepreneur, and social ambassador. She recently graced the cover of Perfect Magazine's Spring/Summer issue and was one of 40 iconic women featured on Edward Enninful's final British Vogue cover. In 2022, she was also named the face of the Italian fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana's Autumn-Winter collection and she is the current host of ITV's Love Island series. In 2024, Maya co-hosted the BRIT Awards on ITV and BBC’s Comic Relief and in 2023...
Bibiana Steinhaus is a pioneer - in 2017, she became the first woman to officiate a match in the first men's Bundesliga and established herself in the following years as the respected first female referee in German professional football. Bibiana Steinhaus (*1979) was a referee from 1995 to 2020. She became a professional referee in 1999 by officiating matches in the Women's Bundesliga, after that she was selected to officiate in the Regionalliga. Before becoming a referee like her father,...
A whimsical master, James Acaster has received acclaim from around the world, including a record breaking 5 consecutive nominations for ‘Best Comedy Show’ at the 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Festivals. In 2017 he toured the country with a staggering three show Trelogy, performing Recognise, Represent and Reset consecutively over three nights in each venue. These three shows and Recap form his Netflix four part series, Repertoire. It was the first of its kind, a stand up...
Rio Ferdinand is one of the most famous faces in English football with one of the most decorated careers on the pitch. Now a regular pundit on TV and a broadcaster in his own right, as a player he won over a dozen major club honours and was picked in four PFA Team of the Year selections. As a youngster, Rio attracted the eye of West Ham’s scouts whilst playing central midfield for Eltham Town’s under-14s team. He joined the Hammers...
Arsene Wenger OBE is a French former football manager and player who is currently serving as FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development. He was the manager of Arsenal from 1996 to 2018, where he was the longest-serving and most successful in the club's history. His contribution to English football through changes to scouting, players' training and diet regimens revitalised Arsenal and aided the globalisation of the sport in the 21st century. Born in Strasbourg and raised in Duttlenheim to an...
What if the thing slowing your organisation down is not talent, strategy or systems, but trust? Jan van der Spoel spent more than 25 years as a creative director in corporate communication, helping brands such as Unilever, the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB), Philips and Nutricia shape their message and strategy. Over time he saw a clear pattern: whether the issue was leadership, collaboration or performance, the underlying driver was almost always trust. Today Jan is a trust expert, author, keynote speaker,...