Margaret Heffernan

Margaret Heffernan

CEO, Professor of Practice at Bath University & Author of Wilful Blindness

David McWilliams

David McWilliams

Acclaimed Global Economist, Author and Podcaster

Peter O’Mahony

Peter O’Mahony

Peter O'Mahony, Irish Rugby Legend, Six Nations Grand Slam Winner, British & Irish Lions Representative, Expert in High-Performance Leadership and Team Culture

Rob Kearney

Rob Kearney

A respected former international rugby player and broadcaster, Rob Kearney brings leadership, business insight and elite sporting experience to the stage.

Mark Little

Mark Little

Mark Little helps leaders and organisations navigate constant change. Drawing lessons from journalism, politics and technology, he shows how to build resilience, embrace innovation, and protect trust in an age of disruption.

Conor Murray

Conor Murray

One of Ireland’s most composed sporting leaders, Conor Murray brings elite rugby insight into leadership, resilience and high-performance teamwork.

Dan Carter

Dan Carter

Dan Carter recently partnered with UNICEF in the Pacific region, visiting kindergartens and schools to highlight the power of mindset and early development in children and communities. He delivered a keynote at the Pacific Early Childhood Development Forum addressing leaders from 15 countries, seamlessly bridging his sporting heritage with global social impact. His capability to shift between high-performance sport and meaningful advocacy ensures his message resonates at the boardroom and frontline levels alike.

Brian O’Driscoll

Brian O’Driscoll

Former Captain of the Leinster, Irish and Lions Rugby Team

Eímear Noone

Eímear Noone

Internationally renowned composer and conductor Eímear Noone is best known for her iconic work on World of Warcraft and for becoming the first female conductor in Academy Awards history. Blending creativity, technology and leadership, she delivers inspiring keynote talks on innovation, teamwork, women in tech and breaking barriers at the highest level.

Rory Stewart

Rory Stewart

Former UK Cabinet Minister, 'The Rest is Politics' Podcast Co-Host

Áine Kerr

Áine Kerr

Digital Entrepreneur & Women’s Leadership Advocate

Ivan Yates

Ivan Yates

Broadcaster, Entrepreneur, and former Politician

Sir Bob Geldof

Sir Bob Geldof

Businessman, Political Activist, Songwriter, Musician & Author

Katty Kay

Katty Kay

Author of The Confidence Code, Expert in Global Affairs and Women’s Leadership, BBC Journalist, Host of The Rest is Politics US Podcast

Paul Polman

Paul Polman

Business Leader, Climate & Equality Campaigner, Co-Author of ‘Net Positive’

Dr Rachel Sheehan, PhD

Dr Rachel Sheehan, PhD

Dr Rachel Sheehan is the Sport Psychologist who helped guide the Mayo Senior Footballers to All-Ireland glory, blending elite athletic experience with academic research to help teams and organisations build cultures of sustained high performance.

Paul O’Connell

Paul O’Connell

Assistant Coach to the Irish Rugby Team, Former Ireland and Munster Rugby Team Captain

Alastair Campbell

Alastair Campbell

‘The Rest is Politics’ Podcast Co-Host,  Campaigner & Strategist

Mary Aiken, Prof.

Mary Aiken, Prof.

In a world where digital life is woven into every aspect of society, Professor Mary Aiken shows how technology doesn’t just change tools — it changes people. Through rigorous research, frontline advisory roles and public advocacy, she uncovers how online spaces shape identity, behaviour and risk. Whether your concern is cybercrime, online safety, youth protection, AI ethics or organisational cyber-resilience, Mary offers evidence-led insight and strategies to navigate our digital reality with clarity, responsibility and humanity.

Bundee Aki

Bundee Aki

British & Irish Lion, World Rugby Player of the Year Nominee, Diversity Advocate, Brand Ambassador

Jamil Qureshi

Jamil Qureshi

Performance Coach, Psychologist & Author

Chris Barton

Chris Barton

Founder and Creator of Shazam — the first mass consumer AI product in history, downloaded over two billion times and acquired by Apple in its 6th largest acquisition of all time.

Caroline Casey, Dr

Caroline Casey, Dr

Founder of Valuable500, Global Advocate for Inclusion and Motivational Speaker 

Gary Keegan

Gary Keegan

Gary Keegan brings the principles of elite sport into the business world, helping organisations build high-performing cultures rooted in clarity, trust and execution. His insights equip leaders and teams to sustain excellence in complex, high-pressure environments.