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there are currently 184 speakers in our conference category.


Adrian Chiles	BBC Business & Finance Presenter	Business, Finance, Sport
Adrian Mills	Sky Travel Shop Host, Former That's Life Presenter and terrific After Dinner Speaker	Travel, Media, Journalism
Adrian Webster	Business speaker and best selling author	Business, Humour
AFTERBURNER	The Motivational Fighter Pilots	Leadership, Team Building, Motivation, Business (motivation, excellence), Sales (training, motivation, management), Communication, Strategy, Military, Diversity, Change Management, Coaching, Mentoring, Terrorism, Homeland Security, Women's Issues
Alan Fisher	Former GMTV Chief Correspondent, now Correspondent for the 24 hour English Language Channel Al Jazeera International	Current Affairs, Media, International News
Alison Walker	Former Top BBC Sports Presenter Now Freelance Journalist and Presenter	Sport, Media, Burns.
Allan Leighton	Chairman of The Royal Mail and former CEO of Asda	Business, Marketing, Inspiration, Motivation
Allan Pease	Author of Why Men Don't Listen & Women Can't Read Maps	Body Language, Motivation, Sales
Andrew Marr	Award Winning Journalist and Correspondent. BBC's Political Editor and Host of BBC's Sunday AM	Politics, Scottish History
Andrew Neil	The Newspaper Editor, Broadcaster and Business Consultant	Media, Politics
Anna Magnusson	Writer, broadcaster, radio producer.	Media, Religion
Annabel Croft	Broadcaster, TV Presenter and former British Tennis Player	Lifestyle, Tennis, Sport
Anneka Rice	Well Known TV Presenter and deviser of BBC's Challenge Anneka	Travel, Motoring, Family Issues
Anthony Coates Smith & Alistair Turner IGLOO	First Millionaires to emerge from a BBC's Dragons Den Investment	Motivation, Business, Entrepreneurship
Baroness Helena Kennedy QC	Radical GlasgowBorn QC and Human Rights Advocate	Law, Feminist Issues, Politics, Law
Barry Gibbons	Former CEO of Burger King	Business, Motivation, Humour
Bill Morrow	Business Angel and serial entrepreneur	Entrepreneurial spirit, Achieving your goals, How to improve your pitch, Fast track to business funding, Getting your business off the ground.
Billy Kay	Radio and TV presenter, journalist, Scottish history buff and Burns speaker.	Scotland, Burns, Wine, Food, Scots History, Music
Boris Johnson	Mayor of London former MP for Henley on Thames and former editor of The Spectator	Politics, Media
Brendan Power	Top Keynote and Motivational speaker	Sales
Brian Taylor	BBC Scotland's Political Editor, journalist and Author. Superb Host and After Dinner Speaker	Politics, Motivation, Leadership, Media, Journalisim
Brigadier Ian Gardiner	Decorated Military Commander and Award Winning Author	Leadership, Morale, Motivation, Global Conflicts, Competitiveness in Business
Carol Thatcher	Daughter of ex PM Margaret Thatcher and Winner of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here	The Media
Caspian Woods	Best selling author. Founder and publisher of net business magazine	Business, Ecommerce
Cesarina Holm Kander	Host of Ch4's 'Your Money Or Your Wife' and ITV's 'Working Wonders'	Business and Finance
Chris Roycroft Davis	Former Executive Editor of The Sun Newspaper	Media, Motivation, Communication, Business
Claire Sweeney	Former Brookside Actress and now West End Leading Lady	Music, Arts, The Media.
Colin Jackson MBE	World Record Hurdler	Sport, Broadcasting
Colin Wilkinson	''WINNER UK 2009 STARTUP BUSINESS OF THE YEAR. Motivational Speaker, and expert on entrepreneurialism and startups''	Business Startup and Fundraising, Motivation, Finance
Colonel Bob Stewart DSO	Affectionately known as Bosnia Bob and Former Commanding Officer of 1st Battalion the Cheshire Regiment	Working Under Pressure, Security, International Politics
Craig Brown	Former Scotland Manager	Soccer, General, Sport
David Bryon	ex MD of bmibaby	Travel, airline industry, media, business
Debbie McGee	Business Woman, Wife and ex Glamorous Assistant to Magician Paul Daniels	Magic, Modeling, Ballet, Choreography
Debra Searle MBE (formerly Debra Veal)	The Transatlantic Rower	Endurance, Team Building, Goals
Declan Curry	BBC's Working Lunch and former Breakfast Business News Presenter	Business, Finance, Media, The Stock Exchange, Consumer Issues
Dee Caffari	In 2006 Dee Became The First Ever Woman to Sail Solo Around The World 'The Wrong Way'	Motivation, Inspiration, Leadership, Teamwork
Denise Lewis OBE	Olympic Heptathlon Gold Medallist, Strictly Come Dancing star and 2012 Olympic Ambassador	Sport, Motivation, Inspiration.
Derek Redmond	Commonwealth, European and World Champion Relay runner	Motivation, Sport,
Dermot Murnaghan	BBC Breakfast News Host	News, Current Affairs, Business
Digby, Lord Jones of Birmingham	Former Director General of the CBI and former Minister for Trade and Investment	Business, Finance, Mentoring, Leadership, International Trade, Politics, Economics.
Dominic Gill	Adventurer, Cyclist and Climber who cycled the length of the Americas on a tandem	Travel, Media, Motivation, Team work
Dr Dave Alred MBE	Regarded as the World's Best Kicking Coach	Motivation, Performance Under Pressure, Rugby, Soccer, Golf
Dr John Reid MP	Member of Parliament, Former Secretary of State and now Chairman of Celtic FC	Politics, Leadership, Media, Terror Threat, Globalisation
Dr Marilyn Orcharton	Founder of Denplan Insurance and President of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce	Technology, Motivation, Dentistry, Burns
Dr Miriam Stoppard	TV Doctor on Women's Health, Child Care and other Crucial Health Issues	Child Care, Motivation, Health Issues, Parenting, Media
Dr Steve Griffiths	UK and European Director of TomorrowToday.biz	Business, Motivation, Inspiration
Duncan Goodhew MBE	Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer, Author and Motivational Speaker	Swimming, Business
Edwina Currie	The hard boiled ex politician who hosts a radio programme and is now a successful erotic novelist	Business, Politics, Margaret Thatcher, General,
Fiona Armstrong	Former ITN Newcaster and Reporter	News, Current Affairs, Cookery, Fishing
Fiona Bruce	BBC News Presenter and Journalist	Current Affairs, Media
Floella Benjamin OBE	Legendary Playschool Presenter, Actress, Author and Cook	Media, Cooking, Education, Theatre
Frank Dick OBE	Leading UK Athletics Coach	Sport, Lifestyle Management
Frank Furness	One of the top 5 Humorous Motivational speakers in the United Kingdom.	Sales, Management, Self Motivation, Finance
Fraser Doherty	Founder of SuperJam and recently named 'Global Student Entrepreneur of The Year'	Business, inspiration, Media
Gary McCausland	Ch5's host of How To Be A Property Developer	Property Development, Building and Design
Geoff Burch	Britains Toughest Business Guru	Business, Motivation, Humour
Graham Davies	ex Lawyer and Top Conference Presenter	Business, Motivational
Grant Stott	Radio & TV Personality who is also a Top Host, Presenter and Speaker	Football, Music, Dean Martin
Greg Dyke	Former BBC Director General	Media, Film, Business
Guy Browning	Creative Director of Smokehouse who is also know as the David Attenborough of the business jungle	Core Business Issues
Hardeep Singh Kohli	TV Comedian, Host of The Last Word and Hardeep Does and He's Also a Very Good Cook	Humour, Cooking, Lterature, Films, The Arts, Football
Hazel Irvine	BBC Sports Presenter and Journalist	Media, Sport
Heather Reid OBE	BBC Scotland's meteorologist know affectionatly as Heather the Weather	Science, Physics, Weather
Heather Suttie	Xfm drive time DJ, TV presenter and Host	Pop Culture, Media
Helen Lederer	Comedienne, Television and Radio Personality Wit, Raconteur and Bon Vivant	Comedy. Food and Wine
Huw Edwards	BBC 10 O'Clock News Anchor	Media, Politics, History, Music
Ian Hamilton	BBC Scotland News Presenter, Journalist and Newspaper Columnist	Media, Journalism, Blind & Partially Sighted Issues, Politics
Jackie Bird	TV Personality and Host	General, Aerobics, sailing
Jacqueline Gold	Chief Executive of Ann Summers	Motivation, Business
James Caan	Businessman, Entrepreneur and Dragon on BBC's Dragon's Den	Business, Recruitment, Motivation, Finance
Jamie Rae	Former Scottish politician now successful business man	Business
Jan Eliasson	ex Swedish Foreign Minister, ex President of the United Nations General Assembly, diplomat and negotiator	Global threats and challenges, Negotiation, Conflict management, Mediation, US European Relations, Leadership skills.
Jane McCarry	Scottish Actress know for her role as Isa Drennan in Still Game	Humour, Burns
Jasmine Birtles	TV's Independant Finacial expert who used to be a stand up comic	Finance, Business, Comedy
Jeff Grout	Former UK MD of Robert Half International, the largest specialist recruitment consultancy in the world.	Motivation, Business
Jeremy Vine	Host of BBC Radio2's The Jeremy Vine Show and Speech Broadcaster of the Year 2005	Media, Music
Jez Rose	The Motivator. One of the most sought after conference hosts and specialist guest speakers in the World today	Communication, Behaviour, Sales, Psychology, Motivation
Jim Brandon	Ex American Basketball hero, now a stunning motivational speaker	Sport, Teamwork, motivation, basketball
Jim Lawless	One of the most inspirational and popular speakers in Europe.	Motivation, Inspiration, Leadership, Change
Jim McNeill	Polar Explorer and Environmentalist known as The Ice Warrior	Global Climate Change, Teamwork, Motivation, Leadership, The Arctic
John Barnes	One of the UK's most enthusiastic and dynamic businessmen. Current chairman of Novus Leisure. Also known for the transformation of Harry Ramsden's in the 90's	Business, Motivation
John Bell	Voted 'Best UK Conference Speaker of the Year'	Motivation, Behaviour, Human Relations
John Leslie	Former top TV presenter, host and media personality	Media, Music, Sport
John Luff	BT's former Head of Global Brand and Global Corporate Social Responsibility	Business, Marketing, Management
John McEnroe	Pro Tennis Star	Motivational, Sport, General.
John Nichol (Flight Lieutenant)	The RAF Gulf War British POW now Broadcaster and Insperational Speaker	Motivation, Inspiration, The RAF
John Simonett	Top Motivational & Keynote Speaker with the Reputation for Personalisation	Humorous, Motivational, Golf, Rugby
John Suchet	ITN and Ch5 News Presenter and Journalist	The Media, Classical Music, The life and work of Beethoven.
Jonathan Ross OBE	The Most Powerful Man in British Broadcasting.	Films, Popular Music,
Julian Bray	Internationally recognized broadcaster, author, journalist, motivational & leading business speaker	Business, Politics, Historian, Leadership, Personal Development
Julie Meyer	Chief Executive of Ariadne Capital, Founder of First Tuesday the largest Global Network of Entrepreneurs and Online Dragon from BBC's Dragons Den	Business, Finance, Motivation, Teamwork, Leadership, Empowering Women, Entrepreneurship.
Karen Bremner	TV presenter, lawyer and contestant on BBC2's The Apprentice	Law, The Military, Business
Karren Brady	Business Woman and ViceChairman of West Ham F.C.	Motivation, Goal Achieving, Team leadership, Delivering Change, Marketing, Business, Entrepreneurship, Management Skills, Women in Business, Team Building
Kate Silverton	BBC News Presenter and Journalist. Stunning Host and Speaker	Media, Politics,
Kaye Adams	TV Personality, Business Speaker and Chat Show Host	General, Current Affairs
Keith ''Cheggers'' Chegwin	TV personality and mad cap presenter	Everything and Anything
Kenny Harris	Superb Conference and After Dinner Speaker, Workshop Leader and Idea Catalyst	Business, Motivational
Kevin McCloud	Channel 4's Grand Designs & Demolition Presenter	Buildings & Garden Design
Kirsty Wark	BBC Journalist and Presenter	Media, Politics, Journalism
Kriss Akabusi MBE	Sports Personality	Motovational, General, Sport
Liz Bonnin	Biochemist, Wild Animal Biologist, Presenter of BBC's Bang Goes the Theory and former Top of The Pops presenter	Science, Natural History, Media
Liz Jackson MBE	Founder of Great Guns Marketing	Inspiration, Motivation, Entrepreneurialism, Marketing
Lord Chris Smith	Former Labour Minister, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport	Current Affairs, The Arts, Music, Drama, Theatre, Heritage
Lord Christopher Patten	Former Governor of Hong Kong	Politics, World Trade, International Affairs, Globalisation, Leadership, Terrorism, Europe
Lord Paddy Ashdown	ex Leader of the Liberal Democrats and former High Representative of the International Community in Bosnia and Herzogovina	Politics, Foreign Affairs, Globalisation
Lord Sebastian Coe OBE	Olympic Gold Medal Winner, Politician and Leader of the successful 2012 London Olympic Bid	Sport, Motivation
Lorraine Kelly	GMTV, LK Today Presenter. Much Sought After Host and Speaker	Current Affairs, Fashion
Louise Batchelor	Journailst and former BBC Scotland Corespondent covering Transport and Environment Issues	Transport, Environment, Media, Ornathology
Louise Scott	Motivational Speaker, Polar Adventurer and Business Woman	Business, Motivation, The Arctic,
Marc Hogan	The business speaker who in winning a bet, became a sucessful comic	Business, Sales, Marketing, Communication
Mark Thorburn	Well known Northern Radio DJ	Music, History, Media, Broadcasting
MARKETING JUDO	John Barnes & Richard Richardson The Duo who turned Harry Ramsden's into a world famous brand on a shoestring	Business, Motivation
Martha Lane Fox	Last Minute Dot Com Entrepreneur	Business
Martin Roberts	Property expert and BBC presenter of Homes Under The Hammer	Property, Travel, Media
Melissa Porter	Presenter of BBC1's lifestyle show ''Countryfile the Summer Diaries''	Property, Travel, Lifestyle
Michael Grade	Former Chairman of the BBC and Executive Chairman of ITV	Media, Television
Michael Howard QC	MP and former leader of the Conservative Party	Politics, Law, Environment
Michael Portillo	Former Tory Cabinet Minister	Politics, Media, Classical Music, History
Michelle McManus	TV Presenter, Broadcaster, Singer, Actress	Media, Music, Theatre
Michelle Mone OBE	Founder & CoOwner of MJM International Ltd & Inventor of The Ultimo Bra. Stunning Host and Superb Motivational and After Dinner Speaker	Business
Mike Baker	Former BBC education correspondent, now a regular face on Teacher's TV	Education, Media, Journalism
Mike Edwards	Top Scottish journalist, reporter and author	Conflict, Military Affairs, Media
Moira Stuart OBE	Award Winning News Reader, Presenter and Journalist	Media, Journalism, Cinema
Natasha Kaplinsky	BBC Breakfast Presenter and Strictly Come Dancing Champion	Current Affairs, News
Neil Oliver	Host of BBC's BAFTA award winning Coast and BBC2's Two Men In A Trench	Archaeology, History
Nick Leeson	The Rogue Trader	Finance, Football, Motivation
Nigel Marvin	TV Naturist, Presenter of BBC's Prehistoric Park and Channel 5's Ugly Animals	Nature, Zoology, Dinosaurs
Oli Norman	MD of DADA PR and Scottish 'Young Entrepreneur of the Year'	Sales, Marketing, Business, PR, Media
Patrick Tansey	ex BBC TV warm up man for Wogan, Birds of a Feather and Blankety Blank	Humorous, Motivational, Business
Paul Heiney	Former BBC Watchdog presenter now presenter on ITV's Countrywise	Consumer Issues, Environment, Media, Science, Sailing, Farming
Paul Merton	The Have I Got News For You and Room 101 Man	Humour, Topical
Penny Mallory	Rally Driver, Columnist, Presenter of Ch. 4's Driven and ITV's Used Car Roadshow	Motivation, Inspiration, Motoring, Rally Driving
Penny Streeter OBE	Entrepreneur and Founder of Ambition 24hours	Business, Motivation
Pete Cohen	PRESENTER, LIFE STRATEGIST, PSYCHOLOGIST & MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER	Health and Fitness, Business
Peter Jones	CE of Phones International Group and Dragon of BBC Dragon's Den	Business, Finance
Peter Purves	The original Blue Peter Presenter	Television, Training, Classic Cars, Crufts, Golf
Phil Tufnell	England Cricketer and Contestant of Strictly Come Dancing and I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here	Cricket, Sport,
Philippa Forrester	TV and radio presenter	Conservation, Wildlife, Natural History
Pofessor Richard Scase	The UK's Leading Business Strategist and 2005 Winner of the Prestigious European Business Speaker of the Year Award	Business, Global Trends, Globalisation and the Changing Business Environment
Rene Carayol MBE	Business Guru and Presenter of BBC2's Pay Off Your Mortgage	Business, Motivation, Finance, Ebusiness, Leadership
Richard Farleigh	Australian Multi Millionaire Business Angel and Dragon from BBC2's Dragons Den	Business, Motivation, Team Building
Richard Richardson	The Entrepreneur who along with John Barnes Transformed Harry Ramsden's into a World Famous Brand	Business, Motivation
Robert Kilroy Silk	Politician and ex presenter of BBC's Kilroy programme	Politics,
Robin Sieger	Author of best selling Motivational book	Motivational, Business, Conference Presenter
Roger Black MBE	Olympic Gold Medal Runner	Sport, Motivation, Self Development
Roger Cook	Star of the Ground Breaking TV series The Cook Report	Journalism, Crooks, Terrorists, ConMen, Consumer Issues
Roger Flynn	Top International business man and superb public speaker	Business, Media, Motivation, Innovation, Change
Roy Shephard	MC & Conference Facilitator	Motivational
Rt Hon Charles Kennedy MP	Former leader of the Liberal Democrats. MP for Ross, Skye and Inverness West	Politics,
Rt Hon Lord David Steel of Aikwood KT KBE DL	ex leader of the Liberal Democrats & deputy leader of the House of Lords & ex Speaker of the Scottish Parliament	Politics
Rt Hon William Hague MP	Former Leader of the Conservative Party	Politics, Current Affairs
Ruth Badger	Star of BBC's The Apprentice 2006	Business
Sahar Hashemi	co founder of Coffee Republic, ex Lawyer and now Best Selling Author and superb motivational speaker	Motivation, Entrepreneurship, Retail, Coffee
Sally Gunnell OBE	The only woman to hold four titles concurrently Olympic, World, European, Commonwealth and World Record holder for the 400m hurdles	Running, Motivation
Sally James	Legendary presenter of ITV's Saturday morning TISWAS with Chris Tarrant, Lenny Henry and Bob Carolgees	Media
Sally Magnusson	BBC Reporting Scotland Anchor. Popular and much in demand Host and Speaker	Media, Politics, Family
Sandy Strang	Tremendously Funny After Dinner Speaker, Jounalist and Amateur Sportsman. Wag of the Year 2007	Sport, Humour, Burns
Sarah Heaney	Stunning Blond former anchor of STV's Scotland Today	Current Affairs, Sport, Travel.
Sarah Mack	Former weather girl, now television presenter & journalist	Travel, Adventure, Media
Selina Scott	Internationally known Newsreader, Journalist and Presenter	Current Affairs, Media, Journalism, Royalty
Shaf Rasul (Dragons Den)	Businessman and BBC Dragons Den online Dragon	Business, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurialism
Sharron Davies MBE	Olympic swimming medalist now regular TV presenter and stunning motivational speaker	Motivation, Inspiration, Media, Fitness, Sport
Shaun Price	Top Professional Conference Host, Facilitator and MC	Business, Presentation Skills, Leadership, Customer Service and Sales
Shereen Nanjiani	STV's Well Known Scotland Today Presenter	Current Affairs
Sherell Cunningham	Aviatrix, businesswoman and adventurer	Business, Motivation, Aviation
Simon Woodroffe	Yo Sushi Founder and Dragon from BBC's Dragons Den. A top business and motivational speaker	Business, Motivation, Music Business, Retail, Sushi
Sir John Stevens QPM DL	Recently Retired Metropolitan Police Commissoner	Law, Aeronautics, Sport, Business, Motivation, Politics
Sir Matthew Pinsent	Olympic Gold Medal winning rower	Sport, Rowing
Sir Terry Wogan	TV & Radio Personality	Humorous, Golf
Sophie Raworth	BBC News Presenter	News, Science, Fitness
Steve Rider	ITV Formula 1 Presenter and former BBC Sports Presenter	Sport, Motor Racing, Golf
Steve Smith	Olympic medalist and Britain's most successful ever high jumper	Motivation, Inspiration, Goal Setting, Sport
Sue Cook	BBC's Original Crime Watch Presenter, Now Broadcaster, Journalist and Sucsessful Novelist	Media, Current Affairs
Suzi Perry	Presenter on Ch5's The Gadget Show	Gadgets, Sport
Tanya Streeter	Free Diving World Record Holder	Diving, Environment, Marine Conservation, Endurance
The Rt. Hon. David Trimble	Former UUP Leader, Northern Ireland First Minister and Nobel Peace Prize Winner	Politics, Motivation, Leadership, Counter Terrorism, Opera
Theo Paphitis	Dragon of BBC's Dragons Den and former Chairman of Millwall FC	Business, Motivation, Football
Tim Campbell	The original winner from the first series of BBC's The Apprentice	Business, Motivation, Teamwork
Tim Lovejoy	Channel 5 Fifth Gear and Sky Sport's Soccer AM Presenter	Soccer, Motoring, Music, Media
Tim Yeo MP	Member of Parliament for Suffolk South	Politics, Environment, Golf, Business
Tina Jesson	Property Consultant, Entrepreneur and founder of Home Stagers	Property, Business, Motivation
Tommy Sheridan	The Charismatic Scottish socialist politician and media celebrity	Politics, Media and The Scottish prison system
Tracy Edwards MBE	First Skipper of an all Female Crew to Sail Around the World and Former Sportswoman of the Year	Motivation, Team Work, Sailing, Business
Vicki Butler Henderson	Channel 5's Glamourous Fifth Gear Presenter	Motoring, Motor Racing

Financial:
Shaf Rasul (Dragons Den)
Businessman and BBC Dragons Den online Dragon

VIDEO SHOWREELS:
Tiff Needell
Channel 5's Fifth Gear Persenter and Former Racing Driver

TV Personality:
Jimmy Carr
Time Out Best StandUp Comedy Award Winner

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