Kayode Olojugba
Kayode Olojugba Your heritage is your superpower: A young voice on identity and belonging. Kayode Olojugba is one of this year’s young speakers at just 17 years old. A Year 12 student at The Grange School, Hartford, with aspirations to study Economics at university, and an accomplished athlete, Kayode competes in rugby and athletics whilst […]
Carrie Ann Booth
Carrie Ann Booth Education is the passport out of poverty, and science can change lives. Carrie Ann Booth is a multi-award-winning Science Edu-tainer, Founder and CEO of The Science Booth and The STEAM Educators’ Staff Room. With nearly two decades of secondary teaching experience, she has turned her passion for making science engaging and accessible […]
Chloe Tatton
Chloe Tatton The courage to be vulnerable means embracing pain and turning it into purpose. Chloe is the first young speaker to be announced as part of our new young talent speaker initiative. She is a 25-year-old event professional and founder of TSW Together, a growing UK-based community dedicated to supporting people affected by Topical […]
Jamie McManus
Jamie McManus The identity code of champions and the mindset of exceptional performance. Jamie is a coach, champion fighter, entrepreneur, and certified NLP trainer whose life has been fundamentally reshaped by adversity. A devoted father of four, Jamie’s journey demonstrates extraordinary resilience and purpose-driven impact. With black belts in Kung Fu and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu […]
Heather Wright
Heather Wright What do bees tell us about human behaviour and leadership? Heather is an award-winning leadership speaker, trainer, and coach whose beekeeping hobby reveals fascinating insights into human behaviour and organisational culture. With nearly 30 years of experience, Heather has helped leaders and teams transform how they think, act, and perform. As Director of […]
Amanda Wah
Amanda Wah Amanda is the BBC Gladiators 2025 Winner and Owner of Momentum Collective Gym in Warrington. She is a coach and strength athlete who has a deep passion for representation in fitness, especially for those left behind by traditional sport. Life for Amanda is all about family, community, and movement. She runs Momentum with […]
Charlotte Faulconbridge
Charlotte Faulconbridge Charlotte Faulconbridge is a prize-winning poet, multiple change-maker award nominee, and #1 Amazon bestselling author from Inclusive Creatives. Having sold books globally in over 20 countries and on every continent, her work continues to be featured across the BBC and international outlets. Her latest book received critical acclaim from screenwriter and BAFTA Fellow […]
Jonathan Cliffe
Jonathan Cliffe Jonathan Cliffe is a Senior Midwife, Team Leader, and has served as Elected Governor at Warrington & Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He is one of less than 200 male midwives in the UK and has over a decade of experience supporting women and families. He leads an innovative team, improving equity […]