Stefan Thomas - Author - Business Networking for Dummies

HEADLINE SPEAKER

Stefan is the author of Business Networking for Dummies and other books on networking. He speaks across Europe for organisations such as BT, Lloyds Bank, The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, and HMBiz!

In 1983, Stefan had his first job as a salesman in a shoe shop in Oxford. Almost forty years later he is still selling and is the author of Amazon bestseller 'Business Networking for Dummies', as well as 'Instant Networking' and 'Win the Room'.

Stefan speaks at conferences across Europe for companies including BT, Lloyds Bank, The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, The Loo of the Year Awards and many others.

A middle aged punk, with a mohawk and ulcerative colitis, Stefan is married to Sharon, they have five children between them and live in Oxfordshire from where Stefan still goes to too many punk gigs for a man his age! If you'd like to connect, and chat about networking, punk or colitis, you can find Stefan's socials at: http://stefanthomas.live/social

Kirstie Kavanagh and Glenn White - City Folk Digital 

HEADLINE SPEAKER

Glenn and Kirstie deliver engaging and practical training in digital skills and AI literacy. We believe in making learning immediately relevant to your challenges, ensuring you gain the confidence and expertise to thrive. Our approach focuses on unlocking your potential, equipping you with essential knowledge that bridges skill gaps and fuels career success.

Are you drowning in marketing "best practices" but still unsure where to focus? Does the idea of integrating AI into your marketing feel overwhelming?

Join Glenn and Kirstie, experienced AI trainers and Digital Marketers, for a dynamic 30-minute session revealing the essential shifts in marketing driven by AI.

Becky Wall - Passionate businesswoman, toilet industry advocate, award-winner, charity trustee, speaker, and co-owner of A Plush Flush and Loo Awards.

SPEAKER

Co-owner of The Loo of the Year Awards and A Plush Flush, Becky Wall BEM is a multi-award-winning businesswoman passionate about raising toilet standards across the UK. From luxury mobile loos to national washroom awards, she champions hygiene, dignity, and accessibility. A trustee of the Herefordshire MS Support Trust and the Herefordshire Federation of Young Farmers, she actively supports her local community. As a member of the British Toilet Association board and a voice in national discussions on public facilities, she combines professionalism, personality, and purpose to deliver outstanding service and lasting impact.

Alex Knowles - Relentless advocate for men’s mental health, ultrarunner, speaker, and leader. Backing belief with action to prove anything’s possible.

SPEAKER

Alex is a purpose-driven leader, ultramarathon runner, and passionate advocate for men’s mental health. Through Andy’s Man Club and his personal mission, Project Possible, he’s combined grit, storytelling, and self-belief to raise awareness, open a new club in Hereford, and run three ultramarathons in three months raising nearly £7,000 in the process. From spreading awareness to 12-hour spinathons, Alex has put everything on the line, showing up when no one was watching. His mantra? “If you don’t back yourself, why should anyone else?” He’s proof that relentless belief, hard work, and heart can move mountains and minds.

Michelle Ward - Founder and Director of Indelible IP Limited.

BREAKFAST SPEAKER

Michelle is a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney with over 30 years experience in the IP industry.

Michelle's talk will not just another talk about how to protect your business brand, but instead a light hearted story of how beer played an important part in modern brand protection, highlighting why this is important for your business. Plus a look at some examples of marketing and language departments not communicating and the resulting unintentional brand messaging.