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there are currently 132 speakers in our keynote category.


Adrian Webster	Business speaker and best selling author	Business, Humour, Motivation
AFTERBURNER	The Motivational Fighter Pilots	Leadership, Team Building, Motivation
Aileen McGlynn OBE	Multi medal winning Paralympic cyclist	Olympics, Cycling, Sport, Inspiration, Team Work, Motivation
Alex Polizzi	Channel 5's The Hotel Inspector and BBC2's The Fixer	Business, Motivation, Hotel Industry, Catering
Allan Leighton	Former 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 broadcaster, publisher and company chairman who also hosts The Daily Politics on BBC	Politics, Media, Business
Aneela Rahman	Presenter of BBC's Arrange Me a Marriage	Arranged Marriages
Ann Widdecombe	Former MP who was Minister for the DOE and the Home Office.	Government, Politics
Anna Watkins	Olympic Gold medalist and current Olympic record holder in the women's double scull	Motivation, inspiration
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 Glasgow born QC and Human Rights Advocate	Law, Feminist Issues, Politics, Law
Ben Hunt-Davis MBE	Former Olympic Gold rower now performance coach and inspirational speaker	Performance, Motivation, Inspiration
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
Brendan Power	Top Keynote and Motivational speaker	Sales
Brian Sims	Former racing driver and founder of the Motor Sport Industry Association	F1 Motor Sport, Motivation, Sponsorship, Training
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
Captain William Hagan (Bill Hagan)	Former commercial airline pilot who piloted flight BA2069 London to Nairobi when an intruder entered the cockpit and tried wrestle control of the aircraft	Flying, Aircraft Security,
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
Christer Holloman	Best selling author and expert on Social Media	Digital Innovation, Social Media, Future Technology Trends
Claire Sweeney	Former Brookside Actress and now West End Leading Lady	Music, Arts, The Media.
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
Dan Mills	Former soldier turned Bestselling Author	Motivation, Inspiration, Team Building, Defense, Army
Dan Snow	Historian, TV presemter and broadcaster	History,
Derek Redmond	Commonwealth, European and World Champion Relay runner	Motivation, Sport,
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 David Bryon	Former Managing Director of bmibaby	Travel, airline industry, media, business
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 Steve Griffiths	UK and European Director of TomorrowToday.biz	Business, Motivation, Inspiration
Dragons Den	The Dragons past and present from the popular BBC series	Business, Motivation, Inspiration
Duncan Goodhew MBE	Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer, Author and Motivational Speaker	Swimming, Business
Feargal Quinn	The Irish Retail Entrepreneur and Politician	Motivation, Business, Politics, Retail, Marketing
Felicity Aston	The first and only women in the world to ski across Antartica alone	Endurance, Motivation, Inspiration, Team Work
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
Geoff Burch	Britain's Toughest Business Guru	Business, Motivation, Customer Service, Sales, Team Work, Change
George Clarke	Channel 4's Restoration Man	Architecture
Gordon Buchanan	Scottish wildlife photographer who regularly appears on TV	Nature, Environment, Photography, Travel
Graham Davies	ex Lawyer and Top Conference Presenter	Business, Motivational
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
Hamish McRae	Award winning journalist who is associate editor of The Independent	World Economy, Globalisation, Future Trends, Media, Business, Finance
Heather Reid OBE	Former BBC Scotland weather presenter know affectionately as Heather the Weather	Science, Physics, Weather
Hilary Devey	Entrepreneur, award winning business woman and now Dragon on BBC's Dragons' Den	Business, Motivation, Inspiration
Ian Hamilton	BBC Scotland News Presenter, Journalist and Newspaper Columnist	Media, Journalism, Blind & Partially Sighted Issues, Politics
James Bellini (Dr)	Leading futurologist and author and broadcaster	Future Trends, Finance, Globalisation
James Caan	Businessman, Entrepreneur and former Dragon from 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 Bromley	Motivational, business speaker	Business, Inspiration, Performance, Customer Service
Jeff Grout	Former UK MD of Robert Half International, the largest specialist recruitment consultancy in the world.	Motivation, Business
Jez Rose (The Behaviour Expert)	The Behaviour Expert. One of the most sought after conference hosts and specialist guest speakers in the World today	Customer Service, Communication, Sales, Psychology, Motivation, Behaviour,
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 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
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
Katherine Grainger MBE	Olympic Gold medalist and The UK's most successful female rower	Motivation, Teamwork, Communication
Ken Livingstone	Politician, ex Mayor of London	Politics, media
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 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
Louise Scott	Motivational Speaker, Polar Adventurer and Business Woman	Business, Motivation, The Arctic,
Mairi Fraser	High profile journalist who is a former News International picture editor and feature writer	Media, Journalism
Marc Hogan	The business speaker who in winning a bet, became a sucessful comic	Business, Sales, Marketing, Communication
Marc Koska OBE	Inventor and social entrepreneur known for inventing the K1 non reusable syringe	Motivation, Inspiration, Medicine, Innovation, Photography
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 Mone OBE	Founder & Co-Owner 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 Stevenson	One of the UK’s most sought after speakers and creative thinkers	Marketing, Communication, Motivation, Inspiration,
Nick Hewer	Lord Sugar's right hand man in BBC's The Apprentice and current host of CH4's Countdown	The Apprentice, Business, PR & Marketing
Nigel Lesmoir-Gordon	World renowned TV producer and presenter,	Mathematics, Televison, Film, Media, Music
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
Penny Mallory	Rally Driver, Columnist, Presenter of Ch. 4's Driven and ITV's Used Car Roadshow	Motivation, Inspiration, Motoring, Rally Driving
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
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
Professor David Nutt	Former UK government drugs advisor	Alcohol, Drugs, Media
Rafe Offer	Business guru, entrepreneur and inspirational speaker	Business, Social Media, Marketing, Innovation
Rasmus Ankersen	The High Performance Anthropologist	Business, Inspiration, Performance Development, Effective Strategies
Reed Paget	Founder of Belu Water, the UK's most eco-friendly and fastest growing bottled water brand.	Environment, Business, Marketing, Innovation, Recycling,
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 former Dragon from BBC2's Dragons Den	Business, Motivation, Team Building
Robert Kilroy Silk	Politician and ex presenter of BBC's Kilroy programme	Politics,
Robin Lustig	Recently retired journalist and broadcaster know for his Radio 4 and BBC World Service's Newshour broadcasting	Media, International affairs, World 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 Flynn	Top International business man and superb public speaker	Business, Media, Motivation, Innovation, Change
Rohit Talwar	The Inspirational Speaker who is a Global Futurist, Strategist, Innovator and Change Agent	Future Trends, Strategic Development, Environment Energy Sustainability, International Affairs, Technology Science
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 Sir Richard Needham (Earl of Kilmorey)	former Conservative Trade Minister and Director of Dyson
Rt Hon William Hague MP	Former Leader of the Conservative Party	Politics, Current Affairs
Ruby Wax	Television Presenter, Interviewer and Commedian	Current Affairs, Humour, Motivation, Inspiration
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
Shaf Rasul (Dragons Den)	Businessman and BBC Dragons Den online Dragon	Business, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurialism
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 Stuart Rose	One of the leading lights of the UK's retail industry	Retail, Business, Finance, Inspiration, Motivation
Steve Smith	Olympic medalist and Britain's most successful ever high jumper	Motivation, Inspiration, Goal Setting, Sport
Tanya Streeter	Free Diving World Record Holder	Diving, Environment, Marine Conservation, Endurance
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
Toby Young	Journalist and author of How to Lose Friends and Alienate People	Media, Politics
Warren Cass	Social Media speaker, author, consultant and founder of the online community 'Business-Scene'	Social Media, Marketing, Business
Wayne Hemingway MBE	One of Britain's most acclaimed designers and co-founder of Red or Dead	Business, Design, Architecture, Leadership,
Will Gompertz	BBC's Arts Editor who's an author and former Director of Tate Media	Art, Media, comedy

TV & Radio:
Jimmy Tarbuck OBE
The Liverpudlian Giant of Comedy and Pro Golfer

Scottish:
Lorraine Kelly
GMTV, LK Today Presenter. Much Sought After Host and Speaker

Host:
Steve Rider
ITV Formula 1 Presenter and former BBC Sports Presenter

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