Business and Keynote Speakers

Conductor whose musical performances shake up tradition. He has done opera in South African townships and formed the Paraorchestra which performed at the Paralympics. His mission is to bring orchestral music alive for new audiences and is an inspirational and motivational performer. A bit leftfield admittedly but the make up of an orchestra and the skills to lead it are very transferrable to a corporate setting.

Charles Hazlewood

Social Pantry not only produces delicious food but works with the charity Key for Life, employing ex-offenders and helping to rehabilitate young men post release from prison.

Alex Head

Following a successful rugby career, he wowed TV audiences on Strictly Come Dancing. With over 50 international rugby caps and over 200 appearances for Leicester he has become a popular choice on the conference circuit. After retirement from rugby he worked for Credit Suisse.

Austin Healey

Sunday Telegraph editor, and regular contributor to The Spectator and Daily Telegraph. Allister Heath's columns provide penetrating insights on economic and financial affairs. He is a regular on TV and radio, appearing on Newsnight, the Daily Politics and the Today programme.

Allister Heath

Lorraine Heggessey is a trailblazing media business leader, who has driven success and transformation in a range of high-profile roles in the public, private and third sector.

Lorraine Heggessey

Wayne Hemingway MBE is a British designer with an international reputation for projects encompassing a strong community/social content through multi-disciplinary designers, HemingwayDesign, a medium sized family-owned business focused on place, people and positive social impact set up with his wife Gerardine who also received an MBE for their award-winning work.

Wayne Hemingway

One of the UK's first female RAF fast-jet pilots to operate in highly hostile environments. Her story inspires both young people, businesses and encourages women to 'break the glass ceiling'.

Mandy Hickson

Founder of The Next Big Thing consultancy who has worked with diverse blue chip clients across a wide range of sectors - from Finance to FMCG, Media to Music, Publishing to Personal Technology. A trend expert, futurist and marketeer.

William Higham

Louise Hill is the founder of GoHenry, the financial services app educating kids on earning, saving and spending. As a financial education campaigner, Louise often attends Downing Street and the House of Commons to continue raising awareness for the cause.

Louise Hill

Ruth is the founder luxury chocolate brand, Cocoa Black. She has been awarded UK Chocolate Master and despite working in a predominately male industry, she has an inspiring story of beating the odds and becoming one of the globe's most sought-after talents in the culinary arts.

Ruth Hinks

Afua Hirsch is a journalist and author who has worked in International Development and Human Rights.

Afua Hirsch

Chris Hirst is CEO and Chairman of Havas UK and Europe, a multi-disciplinary marketing services network. He has just published ‘No Bullsh*t Leadership’ which is the antidote to management books full of jargon. A straight talker who is a regular commentator in national press including BBC News, The Politics Show, Evening Standard, FT and Sky News.

Chris Hirst

An award-winning business author and futurist of work. Her latest book , "The Nowhere Office" ,has been praised by FT

Julia Hobsbawm

Christer is a top ranked serial entrepreneur and intrapreneur offering insight about future trends. He represents a new generation of inspiring business innovators, with 15 years experience. He is chairman of First Tuesday, Europe's largest network for high growth technology companies and investors.

Christer Holloman

A judge on BBC 2's BAFTA Award winning The Great British Bake Off, Paul has written best-selling books about bread and baking and is a regular contributor to newspapers, magazines and BBC and ITV. A celebrity chef and popular awards host.

Paul Hollywood