Keynote and Motivational

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

In 1999 Pam's life as a financial advisor was turned upside down when she was severely injured in the Paddington Rail Crash. She pulled through, after scores of operations, to become a leading campaigner for improving rail safety. Pam’s keynote speech delivers a motivating strategic message about overcoming the odds. Her years of leadership experience shine through in a carefully crafted speech that will inspire, uplift, energise and get the audience thinking. She shows how with teamwork, grit, determination and heart you can take on a challenge, however big or small. She provides a simple message of keeping things in perspective while thinking smarter, bigger, and going beyond what’s expected. Pam offers audiences not just inspiration but actual strategies to employ to overcome challenges.

Pam Warren

Lee was a professional magician for 20 years, then turned sales director and now has a reputation for energetic corporate audience engagement with hilarious delivery. His audiences learn to sell better, network better and communicate better – plus they have fun whilst doing it!

Lee Warren

Benji Waterhouse is an NHS Consultant psychiatrist, award-winning comedian and best-selling author.

Benji Waterhouse

Entrepreneur founder of Waterstone books who is a sought after inspirational speaker and talks about the theatre of retail.

Tim Waterstone

International rower for GB and Olympic champion. She won gold in the women's double scull with Katherine Grainger at the London 2012 Olympics. A confident, well-spoken and multi-talented individual who is an accustomed public speaker.

Anna Watkins

Author & Ted Speaker, Dr Alan Watkins is an honorary senior lecturer in neuroscience and psychological medicine at Imperial College, London and an affiliate professor of leadership at the European School of Management, London.

Alan Watkins

Hotelier, restaurateur, food writer and editor Ruth has established and refurbished restaurants amd created an acclaimed country house hotel. She was Channel 5's Hotel Inspector and currently presents Channel 4's Country House Rescue.

Ruth Watson

Richard Watson successfully predicted the '08/09 crash in his book What's Next and the Global Pandemic in 2019 to the Sunday Times. Richard focuses particularly on scenario planning and the impact of trends on long-term strategy. His book, Digital vs Human looks at how the internet, and data driven world we live in, has changed the way we think and work. His latest talks tackle the growing epidemic of debilitating busyness. Richard can also do a light hearted after dinner on some of the less plausible, and frankly risible predictions of the future.

Richard Watson

BBC Newsnight political editor who was previously at the Guardian as Chief Political Correspondent and European Editor based in Brussels

Nick Watt