Keynote speakers

Douglas Carswell
Political Reformer & Small Government Campaigner

James Fergusson
Specialist in Global Water Stress

Vikram Mansharamani
Global Trend Watcher & Contributor, Worth Magazine and PBS NewsHour


Mike Abrashoff
Former Commander, USS Benfold and Author, It’s Your Ship


Geoff Colvin
Senior Editor-at-Large, Fortune and Bestselling Author

Denise Holt
Diplomat & Spain/Latin America specialist

Mihir Bose
Award-winning sports journalist

Chris Mullin
Former Labour Minister

John Sfakianakis
Investment & Economic Advisor

Bertrand Piccard
An 'Inspioneer' - showing how innovation and exploration can tackle the main challenges of our time

Massimo D’Alema
Former Prime Minister of Italy

Liam Halligan
Award-Winning Economics Commentator

Ben Saunders
Explorer & Motivational speaker


Bruce Daisley
Ex Twitter VP and Author of "The Joy of Work" & "Fortitude: Unlocking the Secrets of Inner Strength"


Noreena Hertz
Visionary Thinker, Futurist and Bestselling Author

Josef Konvitz
Expert on Global Public Policy & Regulation

Kelly Holmes
Olympic gold medallist

Rita Clifton
International Branding Expert

Digby Jones
Former Director General, CBI

Gurcharan Das
Former Vice President & Managing Director, Procter & Gamble Worldwide