Main Event Agenda

Friday 10th October

09:00

Tea, Coffee & Registration

09:45

Professional Speaker of the Year (PSY) Semi-Finals

It’s finally here. After the regional heats, the inaugural Professional Speaker of the Year takes place, with the first of the semi-finals. This competition is for Professional members only who have not previously entered
PSA Speaking competitions in the same year. 

09:45

Workshop 1

How do you go from local speaker to international thought leader?

Join Frank Furness as he shares the inside stories and strategies behind 70 countries’ worth of stages. From winning over interpreters to handling cultural curveballs, you’ll walk away inspired and equipped to speak worldwide.

By listening to my speech you will learn...

  • The 3 Game-Changers to Conquer the International Speaking Market
  • How to Build Your Golden Referral Circle
  • How to Design & Launch Your Own International Speaking Tour
  • The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of International Speaking

From rocking the stage as a drummer for some of the world’s biggest music acts to ranking in the top 1% of salespeople worldwide, Frank Furness has mastered the rhythm of performance and success. Today, he’s a sought-after global keynote speaker, fusing sales mastery, cutting-edge tech, social media strategy, and goal-setting science to help entrepreneurs and organizations around the world achieve stellar results.

With an electric stage presence and a suitcase always packed, Frank spends over 70% of his time speaking internationally and has worked in 70 countries (and counting), inspiring audiences from Sydney to San Francisco, Dubai to Dublin.

Whether he’s empowering a boardroom of CEOs or lighting up a global stage, Frank delivers high-impact sessions packed with real-world tactics, powerful stories, and practical tools for thriving in the fast-moving digital world

09:45

Workshop 2

Julie Holmes
Let’s face it – Getting the gig is the business. Speaking on stage is the bonus.
In this session, Julie Holmes (Global AI Speaker) will share her proven strategies and systems that have helped her build a 6-figure speaking business (and the hard lessons she’s learned along the way). In this practical, no-nonsense session, you’ll discover what really makes the difference when it comes to finding, winning, and growing speaking opportunities. Expect real examples, systematic processes, candid insights, and a blueprint you can use right away.
 
By attending, you will learn…
  • Find Gigs: Who to sell to, when they’re buying, and where to uncover the right opportunities.
  • Compel to Sell: How to position yourself so bookers see why they need YOU now right NOW (and how AI can help!).
  • Think Big: How to grow one gig into many by turning revenue streams into fountains.
This session is designed for both aspiring and experienced speakers who are ready to make their business as strong as their speech.

More information to be announced.

11:00

Tea & Coffee Break

11:45

Professional Speaker of the Year (PSY) Semi-Finals

The PSY Finals continue. 

11:45

Workshop 1

Do you fancy becoming the kind of speaker who not only talks the talk but changes the world while doing it? The Change4Good workshop is your launchpad to lasting personal transformation – and yes, we make it fun too. You’ll discover how to spark real change (the kind that sticks), and use your voice to do more good in the world.

Through the Think it – Say it – Do it method, you’ll get clear on your purpose, boost your confidence, and start creating ripples of impact wherever you go. Whether you’re speaking to a room of 5 or 500, this workshop will help you show up powerfully – and unapologetically you. If you’re ready to make a Change4Good and speak with purpose and inspire, educate and motivate your audience, come and join me. Your future audience will thank you for it.

Gethin Jones is a professional speaker who transforms adversity into impact. From childhood in care and years in prison to becoming a respected leader in public services, Gethin now uses his story to inspire, educate and motivate audiences across the UK, US, and Australia. Through his company, Unlocking Potential, he delivers keynotes, training and consultancy with a mission to build fairer systems and unleash human potential.

Gethin’s message is raw, real, and rooted in experience. His work challenges systems, dispels myths, and ignites hope – because change isn’t just possible, it’s powerful.

12:20

Workshop 2

What if your speaking career could sparkle with more energy, ease, and joy – without burning out?

In this vibrant, metaphor-rich session, Celynn introduces Santé: The Alchemy of Crafting A Sparkling Life, a powerful wellbeing framework inspired by the artistry of Champagne. Drawing on her French heritage, science-informed insights, and decades of experience in wellbeing, Celynn invites speakers to become their own CEO – Chief Effervescent Officer. Expect a refreshing blend of inspiration and practicality that will help you transform stress into vitality, and create a speaking life that feels as good as it looks.

By immersing yourself in this session, you will learn how to:

  • Sustain your sparkle: Use the Champagne-making process as a metaphor to manage your energy and mindset as a speaker in a high-performance world.

  • Balance the hustle with the “nestle”: Discover the art of setting boundaries, embracing rest, and leading with joy and authenticity.

  • Craft Champagne moments: Create intentional rituals that boost your presence, performance and sense of meaning – on stage and off

Celynn Morin is a qualified dietitian, author, and workplace wellbeing consultant known for her practical yet joyfully pragmatic approach to helping leaders and teams thrive. Founder of the Wellculator™ and The Wellbeing Clubhouse, she empowers professionals to prioritise wellbeing without sacrificing success – combining science with celebration.

Celynn is a Professional Speaking Fellow, Certified Embodiment Facilitator, and HeartMath coach. Passionate about epigenetics, gut health, and energy management, she helps others lead with vitality and joy. Born in South Africa with roots in France’s Champagne region, she now lives in the UK, where she delights in partner dancing and living a life that sparkles

11:45

Workshop 2

In a crowded speaking market, blending in is the fastest way to be forgotten. The key to standing out — and getting booked again and again — lies in owning what makes you different.

In this engaging, practical, and energising session, marketing strategist Denise shares three timeless principles to help you cut through the noise and become beyond comparison:

  1. Confusion Costs – Clarity sells. When your message is clear, clients and bookers can instantly see where you fit (and why they need you).

  2. Own Your Difference – Discover your YOU Factor — the blend of story, style, values, and quirks that make you unforgettable.

  3. Memorability Matters – Learn how to create a lasting impression so your message resonates long after you’ve left the stage.

This isn’t about being louder. It’s about being truer. Whether you’re pitching for gigs, refining your talk, or reworking your profile, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to communicate who you are — and why you’re the speaker they’ll remember.

Denise Fay is a marketing strategist, international speaker, and author of Marketing Made Easier with ChatGPT. With over two decades of experience helping business owners and professional speakers stand out and attract the right clients, she’s known for her FAY WAY™ framework — a clear, people-centred approach to marketing built on foundations, audience, and authenticity.

A former corporate marketer turned entrepreneur, Denise’s mission is to help professionals own their difference so they become unforgettable, beyond comparison, and consistently booked for the right reasons.

12:20

Workshop 2

Welcome to the Collaboration Evolution Network – a space designed to spark connection, creativity and collective growth.

Be among the first to share your own collaborations and inspire others with what’s possible when we come together.

This is your networking space — a place to:

– Ask for potential collaborations

– Offer what you’d like to contribute to a partnership

– Explore ideas and opportunities that excite you

Perhaps you want to start a Mastermind group, take time to get to know someone new, or nurture a budding relationship.


Whatever collaboration looks like for you — this is where it begins.

13:00

Lunch & Networking

14:00 - Main Stage

The Presidential Theme of 2024/25 was Collaboration Evolution. This is a celebration of the collaboration among members. 

14:15 - Main Stage

Meet your MC for the Day

Bringing a healthy dose of British charm (and just the right amount of mischief), Mike Pagan returns to host PSA’s flagship convention—this time with even more experience, his chocolate voice, a sharper tongue, and an uncanny knack for keeping the show on the rails when things go off-script.

As an international speaker, Mental Wealth strategist, and long-time advocate for the power of this community, Mike’s role is simple: keep the energy high, the timings tight, and the brilliance of the speakers front and centre. He’s here to make sure the tech works, the transitions flow, and that no one gets away with going 10 minutes over their slot (nicely, of course).

Whether he’s calming the AV team with a look, recharging the room after a big keynote, or dropping a line that gets quoted all weekend, Mike knows how to host an event that feels connected, elevated, and entirely unforgettable.

You’re in safe hands. With international sparkle.

14:45 - Main Stage

Despite a digitally hyper-connected world, the illusion of separation is more present than ever before. Many are disconnected from themselves, from nature and from each other. Since some mid-life events, I have learned that tapping into a higher level of connection and consciousness has resulted in a happier, more fulfilled life. Not only that but the power of greater connectivity has transformed our business to having a much more significant impact on people and planet.

What you will discover

  • just how disconnected we humans have become, which can a powerful stimulus to forging higher connectivity.
  • how connecting with yourself, nature and others will transform your life and open us to a new world of serendipity and abundance.
  • learn how to build more connectivity into your life in order to transform your business and increase your positive impact on the world.

Paul Hargreaves is one of the leading voices in the UK encouraging and inspiring businesses to make a positive impact on the world. He believes that businesses should be a Force for Good, which is also the title of his first book.

Paul’s main role is as CEO of Cotswold Fayre, a multi-award-winning speciality food and drink wholesaler supplying over 2,000 retail, mainly rural sites in the UK. The company diversified in June 2021 by opening Flourish, its first foodhall, restaurant and home and lifestyle store and opened a second store in Nov 2024.

Paul speaks to businesses and at conferences across the UK and Europe, usually to business leaders about compassionate leadership, personal development and sustainability. This is the topic for his second book, The Fourth Bottom Line, and the focus of his podcast of the same name

15:25

Tea, Coffee & Networking

16:20 - Main Stage

Drawing on her 5-star hospitality background and business management skills, Sarah Doran, Business Director at Lightbulb Teams will deliver one of Lightbulb Teams’ most powerful and emotive sessions. 

You will embark on a transformative journey as you work together to become true high-performers. You’ll explore the power of legacy and purpose all while building trust, developing accountability and unlocking creativity.

Lightbulb Teams specialises in delivering award-winning, charity-focused team-building experiences that connect people through global impact.

Their CSR-driven programmes – Give A Hand, Water Works, and Toy for Life – are available worldwide for groups of 10 to 1,000+ people. Each programme is designed to challenge teams to collaborate, problem-solve, and overcome obstacles in a fun, energising environment—all while building something meaningful for someone in need. Whether your audience builds a prosthetic hand, a water filter, or a wooden toy, Lightbulb Teams delivers an unforgettable experience for all involved.

Trusted by some of the world’s most recognisable brands—including Coca-Cola, Deloitte, and WSP—this is a session not to be missed.

17:20 - Main Stage

Compere - Closing

Mike Pagan

19:30

Dinner

Following a delicious dinner shared with fellow attendees, the Cabaret Evening invites you to sit back and enjoy a fun and informal celebration of the creativity and spirit of the Speaking Business Summit. This curated showcase features a vibrant mix of performances — from comedy and music to poetry and more — all brought to life by members and guests collaborating behind the scenes. It’s a joyful evening that highlights the power of community, connection, and shared talent. Come for the food, stay for the laughs, and leave with lasting memories.

21:00 - Cabaret

Hosted by Dave James with Special Guests

Dress - Casual

PSA Cabaret

Saturday 11th October

08:30 - Main Stage

GSF International Networking

On Saturday, we take a moment to look beyond our borders and say hello to the Global Speakers Federation (GSF) — the international community we’re proudly part of. The GSF connects speaking associations from around the world, representing thousands of professional speakers across more than 17 member associations, including the PSA UK & Ireland.

This session is a chance to learn more about our global family, the opportunities it offers for collaboration, connection, and growth, and how we contribute to — and benefit from — being part of this inspiring international network. It’s a reminder that while our voices may be local, our impact is truly global.

09:15 - Main Stage

Welcome to Summit Saturday

We’re delighted to welcome Penny Haslam as the MC for Speaking Business Summit 2025. With a background as a BBC business journalist and extensive experience hosting live TV, radio, and events, Penny knows how to create an engaging, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels connected.

As an award-winning speaker and author, Penny brings warmth, wit, and professionalism to every stage she graces. She’s passionate about collaboration—helping people come together, share ideas, and spark conversations that matter.

Penny’s natural ability to guide events with humour and insight makes her the perfect host to keep the energy high and the connections flowing throughout the summit.

Dr Lynda Shaw speaking at Speaking Business Summit 25

09:25 - Main Stage

Human beings are biologically designed to collaborate, but not always easily. From tribal brains, to mirror neurones, to feeling a sense of belonging and shared purpose, collaboration isn’t about being nice, it’s about being effective.

Come along to this talk and learn how collaboration is a skill, not a personality trait. Why is it important? Because it’s not about giving something up, it’s about unlocking something new.

By listening to my talk, you will learn about

  • Latest findings from psychological and neuroscientific research on collaboration for you to reference in your work.
  • A deeper understanding in why and how to use collaboration.

You’ll also have a great time for 30 minutes that I promise will be memorable!

Lynda is Past President of the PSAUK&I, a Fellow and PSAE. She is the founder of Brain & Behaviour Ltd., the Neuroscience Professional Development Programme and the Learning Lab for Leaders. She holds a doctorate in Cognitive Neuroscience specialising in unconscious processing and behaviour.

She is also an adventure traveller. In fact, one of her many passions is walking—whether at high altitudes or on the treadmill in her office—earning her the nickname “The Walking Neuroscientist.

Lynda is always informative, fun, extremely practical and hugely passionate about our wonderful association

09:55 - Main Stage

In today’s fast-paced, competitive, ever-changing and hyper-connected world, success as a Professional Speaker IS NOT a solo endeavor … IT IS a team effort.

In this high-energy, high-impact keynote, Larry Long Jr. takes you on a journey from making meaningful connections, creating powerful collaborations and solidifying relationships that drive real results (i.e. more sales and engagements)

Blending his signature ‘Jolt! of motivation, practical strategies for relationship-building, and a fresh perspective on sales, Larry will challenge you to think bigger, act bolder, and partner better.

His keynote will inspire you to leverage the power of intentional collaboration, transforming Contacts into Contracts, for collective wins. Let’s stop working in silos and start building something greater – TOGETHER!

Larry Long Jr is the Founder and CEO (Chief Energy Officer) of LLJR Enterprises, which focuses on motivation, inspiration, and most importantly, transformation through speaking, coaching & training programs. He is the host of the weekly Live Show, ‘Midweek Midday Motivational Minute’, and Author of ‘JOLT! Get Zapped Into Intentionality: Rediscover and Believe in Your Inner Greatness’.

Larry is a Sales & Revenue Acceleration Expert, recognized as a 4x Salesforce Top Sales Influencer, and serves as a LinkedIn Influencer and Sales Thought Leader. As a former college athlete (baseball at University of Maryland), Larry is extremely passionate about coaching, and helping business professionals and leaders take their game to the ‘next level’.

After Husain

10:30 - Main Stage

In this dynamic and interactive keynote, discover how the Black Box Thinking approach can empower professional speakers to thrive in today’s fast-evolving world.

Whether you’re an emerging voice or a seasoned speaker, setbacks are inevitable—missed expectations, client feedback, or unexpected challenges on stage. What sets great speakers apart is not perfection, but their ability to learn, adapt, and grow.

Join us to rethink your approach, sharpen your edge, and become a speaker who not only inspires from the stage—but also learns relentlessly behind the scenes.

With over 18 years of experience as a People and Culture Generalist and Learning & Development Specialist, Afeef has worked across six countries and delivered talks in more than 50 countries—inspiring
audiences on topics such as service excellence, leadership, organizational behaviour, and performance enhancement. Much of Afeef’s international work has focused on elevating service experiences and strengthening the people and culture dimensions of organisations. He lives by the powerful personal philosophy of “adding
value wherever he goes and making a difference.” Afeef is a founding member and currently the Vice President of both the Maldives Association of HR
Professionals (MAHRP) and the Maldives Professional Speakers Association (MPSA). He is also a dedicated community contributor, working closely with the Government of Maldives on national service
excellence and transformation programs—including collaborations with senior government agencies and ministries.A proud graduate of Harvard Business School’s Executive Education MBA Class of 2016/2017, Afeef currently serves as the Senior Director of Talent, Culture, and Quality Assurance at the prestigious LUX*
Resorts and Hotels.

11:00

Tea, Coffee & Networking

Workshop 1

Room 1

11:30

As a late-identified AuDHD parent of autistic kids, Charlie Hart promotes understanding, compassion and respect for all kinds of minds through the lenses of neurodivergent lived experience and her 20-year career in HR Analytics.

In this workshop, Charlie will shine a light on the Neurodiversity Paradigm (all minds are unique, which is advantageous), share how Autism and ADHD can manifest in adults (maybe even you), and share neurodiversity inclusion top tips for speakers and events. Attend with an open mind!

Charlie Hart, also known as ‘Ausome Charlie’ (she/they) is a professional keynote speaker, an experienced CIPD-qualified HR Analyst, and a popular and influential neurodiversity advocate.

Charlie is neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, Complex PTSD), bisexual/pansexual and gender non-conforming. She identifies as a queer AuDHDer.

Charlie’s talks centre their own lived experience and insights, underpinned with expertise in employment legislation and inclusion theory, and delivered with authentically neurodivergent quirkiness and self-deprecating humour.

Unafraid to tackle emotive topics other speakers avoid, Charlie is not another happy-flappy neurodiversity advocate; she speaks of dark clouds and silver linings, of adversity and resilience, and will leave you inspired and hopeful.

12:05

Carol Benton

What do you speak about?
Such a commonly asked question. So simple. Yet so hard to answer really well. But once you have mastered the answer, you’ll be amazed at how you can uncover opportunity in as little as 10 seconds.
The key is being able to succinctly explain who you help, the problem you solve and the results you deliver.
In this practical workshop, Carol will share the secrets of the perfect pitch, give you the chance to practice and get peer feedback. You’ll come away knowing how to say less, win more!
You will learn…
– A structure for the perfect, 10-second elevator pitch
– The chance to practice and get feedback on your pitch,
– Confidence that you have a great answer next time you’re asked ‘What do you speak about?

Carol Benton, communication expert, speaker and author, helps companies and individuals to win more business by clearly articulating their value.
Communication is at the heart of every successful business. Carol helps individuals and organisations to connect with their audience, convince them to engage and convert them to clients.
She honed her expertise during 30 years in corporate sales with tech powerhouses IBM and Toshiba, and now uses it to help clients around the globe to communicate more effectively.
Carol has a skill helping her audience to stop simply talking about ‘what’ they do and start communicating the ‘so what’ of how they add value

Workshop 2

Room 2

11:30

Forget approval – go for trust. This session flips the script on connection and gives you the tools to own the room from the start.

  • Why first impressions do NOT matter.
  • They do NOT have to like you… they need to trust you!
  • Know the alpha males and the pussy cat dolls in the room.
  • Handle the heckler… then praise them.
  • EVERYTHING is about the audience, even when it isn’t!
  • Why the ordinary is more inspiring than the extraordinary
  • How the band “McFly” got it spot on right!
  • Be of service, but do not be servile.

More to come..

12:05

Lee’s been doing this speaking thing for over 30 years now, and he’s picked up a few things along the way. Some lessons came from brilliant gigs, others from the tough ones, where the audiences didn’t want to be there, but all of them have shaped how he approaches this brilliant, slightly bonkers business we’re all in.

In this session, he’ll be sharing the best tips from over three decades on stage. It’s the stuff he wishes someone had told him when he was starting out, delivered with his usual mix of humour, honesty, and just enough challenge to get you reflecting.

Whether you want to improve your delivery, grow your speaking business, bounce back from the tough gigs, or just enjoy this journey a bit more, there’ll be something useful for you. 
 
Lee will cover as much as he can, and anything he doesn’t get to will be yours as a free download.
 
Plus, he’ll make time for a proper Q&A too.
 
Key takeaways:
 
Top honest tips on delivery, resilience, the business, and enjoying the PSA journey

Lee Jackson is an award-winning Motivational Speaker, Presentation Coach and Author. Having worked in the voluntary, public, and private sectors over the years, he now works helping people to Get Good® in challenging times. He is a Past President of the PSA and is one of the most decorated speakers in the UK & Ireland. He lives with his family in Yorkshire. He loves good comedy and basketball. He doesn’t like gardening. 

Workshop 3

Room 3

11:30

Shantanu Verma

You’ll discover the exact $10/day LinkedIn ads funnel and positioning strategy I use to consistently generate 2–3 warm & qualified inbound enquiries every week.

If you’ve been through the feast-and-famine cycle and want a simple, proven way to stay fully booked with premium clients, this talk will give you the system, and the confidence, to fill up your pipeline with decision-makers.

This isn’t another fluffy LinkedIn session recycling the same content tips and engagement hacks. We’re skipping the vanity metrics and going straight to what matters: getting you fully booked.

By listening to my speech you will learn..

  1. How to consistently book 10+ qualified B2B prospects every month using the 1-10 Pipeline™ System so you can scale your business without riding the feast-or-famine rollercoaster.
  2. The exact $10/day LinkedIn ads strategy I use to reach key decision-makers at the right moment, driving 2–3 warm inquiries in my inbox every week.
  3. How to become the obvious choice for your dream clients w/o living on LinkedIn, grinding out daily content, or following guru tactics that don’t actually work.

Shantanu Verma is a B2B growth strategist, serial entrepreneur, and creator of the 1–10 Pipeline™ System – a proven method that helps consultants and experts get fully booked with premium clients using LinkedIn.

He’s built multiple ventures across consulting, education, and media.

Today, Shantanu works closely with consulting firms to build repeatable B2B pipelines, cutting through fluff to focus on what actually drives revenue.

Outside of that, he is a Scuba Diver and a self proclaimed, amazing husband.

12:05

In a world full of noise, the speakers who truly succeed aren’t the ones who say the most—they’re the ones who listen best.
 
In this keynote, you’ll explore how intentional listening strengthens relationships, uncovers real client needs, and builds long-term business growth.

You’ll discover how mastering the art of listening transforms your speaking business—making your message resonate deeper, your connections stronger, and your impact truly unforgettable.
  • Learn how listening helps you understand your clients’ real challenges and needs, so you can tailor your message and offerings for maximum relevance and impact.
  • Discover why people return to speakers who genuinely listen, how listening builds trust, loyalty, and deeper connections that fuel long-term business growth.
  • Understand how mastering listening shifts you from just speaking at people to collaborating with them, making your business more adaptable, memorable, and in demand.
With over 20 years of clinical experience in the mental health sector, Alex has helped thousands find their way back from life’s toughest moments.
 
As a survivor of domestic and sexual abuse, emotional neglect, and the traumatic loss of his mum to murder, he brings raw honesty and deep compassion to everything he does.
Now as a speaker and trainer on Mental Health, suicide, self-harm prevention, and working with emotions, he blends lived experience with professional insight to teach others how to build real resilience. Most of all though, he shows up as what we all are at our core—a human, doing our best.

12:45

Lunch & Networking

13:45 - Main Stage

Ask the Experts

One of the most enjoyable sessions — and back by popular demand!
Ask The Experts brings together 13 specialists from a range of fields, each sharing a focused 5-minute talk followed by 10 minutes of Q&A with delegates. Running concurrently at multiple round tables, delegates pre-book their spots at the tables that interest them most. It’s a fun, interactive way to get expert insights, ask your burning questions, and connect in a relaxed, engaging environment.

14:45 - Main Stage

Professional Speaker of the Year Final

15:20

Tea & Coffee Break

15:55- Main Stage

Speaker Factor Winner 2024

Every year, the winner of the Speaker Factor (the previous speaking competition) is invited back to present on Main Stage. Please join us in welcoming last year’s Speaker Factor Winner, Nicola Morgan. 

16:15 - Main Stage

PSA UK & Ireland is a member of the Global Speakers Federation. We are delighted to welcome the President of GSF to the Speaking Business Summit Main Stage. 

16:25 - Main Stage

John Peters came to the world’s attention in January 1991 during the first Gulf War, when his bruised and battered face flashed onto television screens around the world. It was his disfigured image that became a potent symbol of Saddam Hussein’s ruthless aggression. His dramatic and sometimes harrowing experiences reach deep into our innermost minds, showing us how we can overcome even our worst fears and nightmares.

His war was not all as he expected – it became a seven-week ordeal of torture and interrogation,  testing John Peters to the absolute limit and bringing him close to death. By no means a doom and gloom story, his insights are powerful, passionate, emotive & challenging with an innate sense of humour.

By listening to this speech you will learn:

  • To reframe how to engage with pressure
  • How to dealing with stress
  • How to turn adversity to opportunity.

John started his career as an RAF fast-jet pilot flying Tornado GR1. Subsequently, he has written two best-selling books on his experiences; ‘Tornado Down’ and ‘Team Tornado’, and the documentary; ‘Tornado Down’ was Independent Documentary of the Year and a BAFTA Award Nominee.

He left the RAF in 2000 and started MonkeyBiz working internationally with corporates, governmental and the Third Sector, providing business critical development, consulting and coaching through a leadership lens.

17:00 - Main Stage

Compere - Closing

Penny Haslam

19:30 - Gala Dinner

21:00 - Foundation Fundraising and Awards

Dress - Black tie/cocktail dresses

00:00

Carriages

Sunday 13th October

Jackie Handy

09:30 - Main Stage

Welcome to Summit Sunday

Jackie Handy takes the reins as the MC on Sunday, bringing her unique blend of warmth, insight, and energy to guide the day’s sessions. As a popular speaker, author, and workforce culture specialist, Jackie excels at creating an inclusive, engaging atmosphere where everyone feels connected and inspired.

With nearly 30 years’ experience in executive recruitment, leadership development, and inclusion strategy, Jackie’s natural ability to foster collaboration and keep conversations flowing makes her the perfect guide for a day dedicated to learning and connection. Her award-winning storytelling—shaped by personal journeys like her 800km solo hike on the Camino de Santiago—adds depth and authenticity to her role, helping delegates stay energized and engaged throughout the day.

Get ready for a Sunday full of thoughtful facilitation, meaningful moments, and practical insights with Jackie Handy as your MC.

Bryony Thomas

09:40 - Main Stage

Stuff happens! To all of us. Every story in our lives has ripples beyond our eye line. Every twist is a step in our evolution. In this session, Bryony will explore what happens when the life you thought you were building gets cruelly interrupted. With lessons in change, resilience and perspective, Bryony will share the moments in her life that have forever altered its narrative.

During this masterclass in storytelling, you will learn: 

  • How to tap into your own stories to engage and inspire

  • Coping with life’s challenges

Bryony Thomas is the multi-award winning creator of the Watertight Marketing methodology, captured in the best-selling book of the same name. Having worked with clients as large as Microsoft and as micro as the kitchen table, she equips people to make clear and confident decisions about their marketing. 

10:15 - Main Stage

Panel - 6 of the Best!

A panel curated and invited by 2024/25 President Michelle Mills Porter. 

Making deals simple to streamline success and enhance trust.

Global AI keynote speaker helping leaders and teams harness AI to lead smarter, sell more, serve better, and save time.

Larry Long Jr | Chief Energy Officer ⚡Helping You JOLT! Into Greatness

The Barefoot Mediator 

Lee is a former PSA president who helps people Get Good® at life and presenting. 

Global sales rebel flying in to show you how AI + LinkedIn can outsmart, outsell, and outshine the competition

10:45

Tea & Coffee Break

Nathan Littleton

11:15- Main Stage

Great speakers don’t just get booked. They get remembered, rebooked, and recommended.

You’re not the only one who can work a room or deliver a five-star feedback form! Building a thriving speaking business means staying top of mind AFTER the applause has faded, and long after the biscuits have been cleared away.

In this session, Nathan shares how the most in-demand speakers create intentional visibility, deliver value that lasts, and craft the kind of experiences people can’t help but talk about. You’ll explore what it really takes to be top of mind for bookers, clients, and other speakers who can refer you – and how the right mix of marketing, systems, and relationships makes it all work.

If you’re ready to raise your profile, get booked more often, and become the speaker they think of first, this session will give you the tools to make it happen.

By listening to my speech you will learn..

  • How to stay top of mind with bookers, clients, and speaker buddies who can open doors
  • What makes people recommend you – and how to make it easy for them to do it
  • What to focus on when marketing isn’t “your thing”

Nathan Littleton is a marketer, professional speaker and author who specialises in helping businesses to grow by attracting and winning more customers.

Each year he sends more than a million emails on behalf of his clients, and his proven track record has led to him working with leading brands including Microsoft, Virgin Care and the BBC.

Having started his first business, building websites from his bedroom at the age of just 12, he quickly built a reputation for his unique take on email marketing and growing businesses by sending truly un-deletable emails.

Since then, he has made it his mission to give businesses the insights and tools to take their marketing campaigns from good to great, leveraging more than 20 years of experience in the marketing world.

As an in-demand conference speaker, Nathan speaks regularly on email marketing, content creation and marketing strategy with the perfect blend of energy, insight and actionable advice. He holds the distinction of being the youngest ever National President of the Professional Speaking Association and continues to be an active Fellow of the organisation.

Nathan has been honoured with the Professional Speaking Award of Excellence and inducted into the PSA’s Hall of Fame, a distinction shared by around 30 speakers in the UK.

He is the author of two books: ‘Delivered: The No-nonsense Guide to Successful Email Marketing’ and ‘Opened: Great Subject Lines for Higher Email Open Rates.’

When he’s not speaking, writing or sending emails, Nathan is a long-suffering Aston Villa fan, stand-up comedy fanatic and proud geek

Jackie Handy

11:50

Event Close with Jackie Handy