Sophie Hackford is a leading futurist and technology strategist exploring the transformative impact of AI, quantum computing, robotics and the space economy. She challenges conventional thinking about emerging technologies, helping business leaders understand the forces reshaping industries, identify new opportunities and prepare for an increasingly complex future.
Jo Fairley is an entrepreneur, journalist, author and business speaker best known as the co-founder of Green & Black’s. Drawing on decades of experience building successful brands, she speaks about entrepreneurship, brand development, sustainable business and the lessons learned from turning a niche organic chocolate venture into an internationally recognised name.
Mary Robinson is a former President of Ireland and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, widely recognised for her leadership in climate justice and human rights. She was Ireland’s first female president, and has since built a global career as a lawyer, academic and international advocate. Her keynote presentations explore climate change, gender equality, responsible leadership and global cooperation, offering audiences a clear and human perspective on some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
Inma Martinez is a digital pioneer and artificial intelligence scientist. Her pioneering innovations and advisory roles have marked her as a leading figure in navigating and shaping the digital future.
Brad Templeton, a pioneering figure in computing and internet technology, has significantly influenced the digital world. His expertise spans from founding ClariNet to advising Google’s self-driving car team, making him a highly sought-after speaker on technology’s future.
Theresa Schleicher is a keynote speaker, data scientist and leading expert on the future of retail. Known for her work with the renowned Zukunftsinstitut and Germany’s Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection, she helps retail companies, business leaders and industry audiences understand the future trends, AI developments and customer expectations shaping tomorrow’s economy.
Solitaire Townsend is a globally recognised sustainability expert, TED speaker and keynote speaker who helps organisations turn climate change into a story of action, creativity and possibility. As co-founder and Chief Solutionist at Futerra, she works with influential organisations to activate positive and optimistic change, giving business leaders a clearer way to approach sustainability, climate action and long-term impact.
Prof Deborah Nas is a keynote speaker who makes new technologies such as artificial intelligence, generative AI and quantum technology clear, engaging and useful for business audiences. With deep expertise in technological innovation, strategic design and technology adoption, she helps organisations understand what is changing and how to respond with confidence.
Christiana Figueres is a Costa Rican diplomat, former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and an internationally recognised leader on global climate change. Best known for helping secure the historical Paris Agreement, she inspires audiences with lessons in collaborative diplomacy, climate leadership and stubborn optimism.
Charlie Ang is a corporate futurist, AI strategist and innovation leader who helps organisations prepare for an intelligence-abundant future. Combining strategic foresight with practical business experience, he equips leaders to embrace AI, navigate disruption and build future-ready organisations with confidence.
Julia Hobsbawm OBE
Julia Hobsbawm, recognised for her expertise on the future of work, has influenced many through her writing, speaking, and consulting. Her latest book, “Working Assumptions”, continues to challenge our understanding of workplace dynamics.