Keynote and Motivational

John Volanthen is the world record-holding British cave diver who shot to international fame by playing a crucial role In The 2018 Tham Luang Thailand Cave Rescue.

John Volanthen

Carol is not only a national treasure from 'Countdown' and other TV hits, she is the best selling children’s education author of all time in the UK with her Maths, Science and English books. Carol is also a qualified pilot and holds a senior honoury position in the RAF. Carol is a formidable intellect and much sought after on the corporate market.

Carol Vorderman

Award winning fashion designer and entrepreneur Amanda Wakeley OBE has styled and dressed the world's most glamorous women, including Meghan Markle and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. She has an thought- provoking story starting all the way from New York, to her ranges being sold in the biggest department stores around the globe.

Amanda Wakeley OBE

Channel 4 and BBC Sport broadcaster with more than 15 years experience in TV. He has memorably commentated on snooker, the 2012 Paralympics and 2016 Rio Olympics.

Rob Walker

Carole Walker is a high-profile journalist and presenter with an inside knowledge of politics, excellent contacts and a keen understanding of policies and legislation. She has more than 20 years’ experience as a BBC Political Correspondent, and now presents the late show on Times Radio, including the nightly paper review.

Carole Walker

David Walsh is chief sports writer at The Sunday Times, who helped to expose Lance Armstrong as a Drugs Cheat. The story of his exposing Armstrong is one for the ages!

David Walsh

Humphrey has been developing high performing teams and leaders for the last 30 years and specialises in developing winning teams and leaders within complex and competitive environments.

Humphrey Walters

Ashley is an actor, producer & music icon whose profile has grown massively over the last 15 years; lifting him to a phenomenal level of universal acclaim in multiple branches of the entertainment world

Ashley Walters

Sam Warburton is best known for captaining Wales at two Rugby World Cups and the youngest player to Captain the Lions, leading them to two unbeaten Test series in 2013 and 2017. Sam Warburton OBE has had a rugby career like no other, setting records and achievements that will likely never be broken or matched.

Sam Warburton

Renowned actor and writer who is studying a Phd in the narrative in philosophy of the mind – essentially looking at how the mind works, and how it affects you, which embraces mental health as well as wider well being. Also a champion of LGBT issues and a fascinating woman who will have the audience enthralled.

Sophie Ward

As a full-time professional rugby player with over 40 caps to her name, Abbie is the embodiment of the modern female rugby player, having shone at both age-group and senior levels.

Abbie Ward

Multi-award winning magician, he was the Magic Circle Close-up Magician of the Year 2009 and was chosen as the opening act at the Magic Circle’s 100th Birthday celebrations, performing in front of 1000 magicians from around the world.

Peter Wardell

Nina Warhurst is the BBC Breakfast’s main business presenter who often anchors the programme from the famous red sofa. She also presents on 5Live, and is hosting the BBC's official Eurovision podcast. Nina is a popular corporate host.

Nina Warhurst

Actress, campaigner and film maker, Amanda Waring's portfolio includes speaking, presentations, training and workshops. She has been a passionate campaigner for older people's rights.

Amanda Waring

One of Britain's most highly regarded and versatile journalists and presenters, best known for Newsnight from which she recently stood down from. On a lighter note, she was a finalist on Celebrity Masterchef and also hosted BBC cookery quiz A Question of Taste. In an after dinner setting she is remarkably lighthearted and amusing, drawing on broadcast anecdotes and experiences of the people she has interviewed over the years.

Kirsty Wark