Design & Manufacture
Our experience of the world is shaped by the palpable products of human design and manufacture. From the portable items we use in our everyday life to fantastic feats of engineering and architecture, bringing these tangible features to fruition requires physical skill, intellect and creativity.
From Britain’s biggest bike producer Will Butler-Adams to Shard architect Roma Agrawal, speakers here have built a legacy with their creations, both small and large.
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Alberto Alessi
Iconic Designer
Founder of the world-famous Alessi brand famous for its colourful designer kitchenware, Alberto Alessi is an inspiring and interesting business conference speaker.
£15K & Over -
Rachel Armstrong
TED Fellow
Dr Rachel Armstrong is a Senior TED Fellow speaking about fusing science, technology and the environment to challenge the principles of business worldwide
< £2.5k -
Trevor Baylis
Wind Up Radio
Trevor Baylis is renowned for his invention of the Clockwork Radio and his passion for supporting inventors.
£2.5 - £5K -
George Berkowski
HAILO
One of the first employees of HAILO and author of the best-selling book ‘How to Build a Billion Dollar App’, George advises start-ups and is Chairman of the MIT Enterprise Forum UK.
£2.5 - £5K -
Will Butler Adams
Brompton Bikes
Brimming with energy and big ideas, the boss of Brompton Bicycle and Brompton Bike Hire Will Butler-Adams (OBE) rides out onto the conference platform to share his innovative vision.
£2.5 - £5K -
Barjis Chohan
Entrepreneur and founder of an award-winning London-based design company, Barjis has broken the mould, and exudes sharp creativity, courage and astute business acumen.
< £2.5k -
Fredrik Debong
MySugr Entrepreneur
Co-founder and Community Relations Lead at mySugr, Fredrik Debong is an entrepreneur who set out to solve problems.
£5 - £10K -
Fraser Doherty
Superjam CEO
The founder of innovative enterprises SuperJam, Beer52 and Envelope Coffee, Fraser Doherty’s drive and entrepreneurial spirit have made him the successful businessperson he is today.
£2.5 - £5K -
Johnny Earle
Johnny Cupcakes
Named America's No. 1 Young Entrepreneur by Business Week, Johnny Earle started 16 businesses before he was 16 years old.
£10 - £15K -
Kevin Gaskell
Porsche, Lamborghini & BMW
Explorer, sportsman, entrepreneur, businessman and professional speaker, Kevin Gaskell has been CEO of three iconic car brands, Porsche, Lamborghini and BMW.
£5 - £10K -
Maxwell Hutchinson
Architect & Broadcaster
Maxwell Hutchinson, once President of the Royal Institute of British Architects, is a versatile keynote speaker and presenter.
£2.5 - £5K -
Marc Koska
Inventor of K1 Syringe
One of the most impressive and inspirational entrepreneurs in the world, Marc Koska OBE faced and broke down bureaucratic barriers to fight AIDS, with his non-retractable syringe.
£2.5 - £5K -
Rob Law
Creator of innovative luggage concept Trunki
Keynote speaker Rob Law has travelled the bumpy road of starting up a business, gaining invaluable lessons about innovation, brand-building, and leadership along the way.
£2.5 - £5K -
James May
Top Gear
James presented Top Gear with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond. He is a fantastic and amusing after dinner speaker and perfect for any corporate event
£10 - £15K -
Martin McCourt
Ex Dyson CEO
Former Chief Executive of Dyson, Martin McCourt, is an innovative thinker with great knowledge of sales and marketing in some of the world’s most successful companies.
£5 - £10K -
Safia Minney
Founder and Director of People Tree, Safia Minney (MBE) developed the first organic and Fair Trade clothing supply chain and is recognised by the World Economic Forum as an Outstanding Social Entrepreneur.
< £2.5k -
Jamie Murray Wells
Glasses Direct
Founder of Glasses Direct, Jamie Murray Wells has revolutionised the optical industry after starting the business as a student from his living room
£2.5 - £5K -
Richard Needham
MP & Keynote
Sir Richard Needham's experience in business and politics makes him ideally positioned to speak on risk taking, turnarounds and innovation.
£2.5 - £5K -
Michael Pawlyn
Sustainable Architecture
Working exclusively on biomimicry and sustainable architecture, Michael Pawlyn, one of the lead architects on the Eden Project, is a sought after keynote speaker.
£2.5 - £5K -
Martin Raymond
The Future Laboratory
Co-founder of The Future Laboratory & one of the world's leading futurists, Martin Raymond has an uncanny knack of discovering the next big thing.
£5 - £10K -
Ros Rivaz
The RemCo Chair at Rexam Pl, and the former COO of Smith & Nephew, Ros Rivaz addresses the skills needed to be a great strategic leader in today’s world.
£2.5 - £5K -
David Rowan
Wired Editor
David Rowan is editor of WIRED magazine's UK edition. He is a corporate speaker on consumer behavior, the digital era, social commerce and media.
£5 - £10K -
James Sherwood
Fashion and Luxury
Author, curator and broadcaster James Sherwood is a charming and erudite speaker on fashion and luxury.
< £2.5k -
Tim Smit
Eden Project Founder
Co-founder & Chief Executive of the amazing Eden Project, Tim Smit has received many awards and accolades for his outstanding achievement.
£5 - £10K -
Dick Strawbridge
Engineer-Inventor
Eco Engineer, Ex-Army Colonel and TV presenter, Dick Strawbridge, recognisable nationwide for his handlebar moustache, is an engineer-inventor and sustainability expert.
£2.5 - £5K -
Steve Wozniak
Silicon Valley Icon
A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist, Steve Wozniak helped shape the computing industry with his design of Apple's first line of products, the Apple I and II, and influenced the popular Macintosh.
£15K & Over
