Sahar Hashemi OBE
Sahar Hashemi OBE is a visionary entrepreneur, bestselling author and founder of Buy Women Built. Best known for co-founding Coffee Republic, the UK’s first US-style coffee chain, she now helps organisations reignite entrepreneurial thinking, innovation and customer connection in an increasingly complex and AI-driven world. Through engaging storytelling and practical insight, Sahar challenges audiences to rethink bureaucracy, fear and the need for certainty — empowering leaders and teams to act with greater courage, agility and momentum.
John Sitilides
John was engaged to brief C-suite executives at a multinational energy firm during a global strategy retreat. His non-partisan geopolitical forecast helped leaders reframe regional threats, reassess investment risk in Asia and the Middle East, and align their commercial strategy with emerging diplomatic and trade realities.
Darren Kennedy
Darren Kennedy is a multi-hyphenate presenter and entrepreneur who brings style, substance and story together. From trendsetting fashion campaigns to socially progressive storytelling on primetime TV, Darren combines commercial savvy with creative depth, making him a powerful speaker on topics including identity, innovation, media and modern masculinity.
Tania de Jong AM
Tania de Jong AM is one of Australia’s most successful female entrepreneurs, an internationally recognised keynote speaker and an acclaimed performer. Founder of six businesses and four charities, she is a global authority on creativity, innovation, collaboration and leadership, known for combining powerful insights with music and storytelling to inspire transformational change
Sascha Cutura
Sascha Cutura is a leading authority on AI, data and automation, working at board level to help organisations translate emerging technologies into measurable business value. As a serial entrepreneur and Fractional Chief AI Officer, he combines over 20 years of hands-on experience with a practical, execution-led approach. His work spans global enterprises, high-growth companies and public sector organisations, advising on AI strategy, workflow transformation and decision intelligence. On stage, Sascha is known for cutting through complexity, offering clear, actionable insight on how organisations can move beyond experimentation and embed AI as a true operational advantage.
Stef Sword-Williams
Through F*ck Being Humble, Stef has created a global movement that shifts how individuals and organisations approach personal growth, self-promotion, and leadership. Her projects combine practical strategy with emotional intelligence, helping people recognise and articulate their value — whether at work, in entrepreneurship, or in creative industries. Her sessions leave audiences empowered to communicate their achievements with authenticity and pride.
