Sir Trevor Phillips Keynote Speaker

Knighted in 2022 for services to equality and human rights.
Co-author of Windrush: The Irresistible Rise of Multi-racial Britain.
Presenter on Sky News and panellist on The Pledge.

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Sir Trevor Phillips's Biography

Sir Trevor Phillips, an award-winning broadcaster, acclaimed writer, and prominent advocate for equality and human rights. With a career spanning politics, media, and business, he has shaped public discourse on identity, diversity, and inclusion in Britain and beyond.

Knighted in 2022 for his services to equality and human rights and awarded an OBE for his contributions to television in 1999, Sir Trevor’s influence extends internationally. In 2006, he was recognized with the French Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur for his work on integration and community cohesion. He has written extensively on race, politics, mental health, and grief, drawing from personal experiences, including the tragic loss of his daughter to anorexia in 2021.

A seasoned journalist and broadcaster, Sir Trevor has been involved in thought-provoking programs like Has Political Correctness Gone Mad? in 2017 and Things We Won’t Say About Race That Are True in 2015. He is also a presenter on Sky News and a regular panellist on The Pledge. His writings appear in major UK newspapers, including The Times, The Daily Mail, and The Sunday Times.

Phillips is the co-author of Windrush: The Irresistible Rise of Multi-racial Britain, written with his brother, crime writer Mike Phillips. His contributions to media have earned him three Royal Television Society awards.

Beyond media, he serves as a non-executive director of Mind Gym, continuing his commitment to fostering understanding and inclusivity in all areas of society. He is also the chairman of Index on Censorship, a global campaign for freedom of expression, and a senior fellow at Policy Exchange. Previously, he served as the founding chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission and as president of the John Lewis Partnership.

Equality and Human Rights: Lessons from Leadership

Discover insights into Sir Trevor’s experience as the founding chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission and his ongoing fight for equity in society and workplaces.

Navigating Identity and Diversity in Modern Britain

As an advocate for equality, Sir Trevor explores how issues of race, integration, and diversity shape contemporary British society. He draws from his acclaimed works and personal experiences.