Keynote speakers

Sam Torrance
International golfing star

Tony Jacklin
Renowned golfer

Ian Woosnam
Leading golf ambassador

Ronan Rafferty
Golf sportsman and commentator

Mark James
Professional golfer

Simon Schama
Leading Historian, Art Critic & Political Commentator

Peter Aspden
Arts Writer for the Financial Times

Richard Hill
Sought after commentator of rugby

Roman Mars
Host & Creator, 99% Invisible

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero
Prime Minister of Spain (2004-11) & President of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy Advisory Board

Dominique de Villepin
Former Prime Minister of France

Anya Hindmarch
Award-Winning Entrepreneur & Designer

Paul De Grauwe
Expert on European & Global Monetary Policy

Greg Whyte
Leading expert in sport science and motivation

Steve Peters
Renowned Sports Psychiatrist

Afshin Molavi
Expert on Middle East & US Foreign Policy

Natasha Kaplinsky
Renowned television news anchor

Maryam Nemazee
Cutting Edge Interviewer & Anchor


Keyu Jin
Expert on Globalisation, International Finance & the Chinese Economy

Kate Silverton
BBC Presenter & Journalist