Keynote Speakers
International Confex Keynote sessions will take place from 13:00 - 13:45 on each day of the show in the Keynote & Agency Theatre. Sessions are free to attend and seating is allocated on a fi rst-come fi rst-served basis. However, these sessions are very popular so please arrive early to take your seat.
Tuesday 19 March
Behind the Scenes of Government – Lord John Prescott
Lord John Prescott was Britain’s longest serving Deputy Prime Minister and a key player in the Blair Government. His most signifi cant achievement was to lead negotiations with 120 nations at Kyoto, resulting in the fi rst treaty on climate change. He still works with
the Chinese on their plans to build a thousand new ‘sustainable’ cities. Starting out as a Cunard ship’s steward and union offi cial, Prescott rose to power via a degree in economics and a spell in the European Parliament. Throughout the period of modernisation he maintained his core beliefs and his popularity with Labour’s grassroots. Since resigning from Cabinet John has become active in the Council of Europe, particularly on environmental issues. He has also found time to fi lm highly acclaimed television documentaries about the British class system.
Wednesday 20 March KEYNOTE The world according to... Janet Street-Porter
Janet Street-Porter is a journalist, author, broadcaster and big personality! In her twenties Janet was a fashion writer and columnist on the Daily Mail and Evening Standard as well as writing extensively for the glossies. When commercial radio started in the
UK, she presented a daily show on LBC. She’s appeared on television as a presenter since 1975 - and became a top executive at the BBC, looking after over 40 shows including Red Dwarf, Rapido and Rough Guides - which she created. She is one of the few women to have edited a serious newspaper - the Independent on Sunday. She is currently a regular panellist on the ITV show Loose Women and writes a weekly column for the Daily Mail and the Independent. As one of the UK’s most respected female broadcasters, Janet will be talking about her career and what it has taken to reach the top.
KEYNOTE Live Experience KEYNOTE 12:15 – 12:45 - Wednesday 20 March
London 2012 Ceremonies - Sharing the insights – Piers Shepperd, Technical Director, Olympic Ceremonies, Wonder Works
Over the past 22 years Piers’ career has spanned design, production management, lighting, automation and development of cutting edge manufacturing processes involving clients from Her Majesty the Queen to Queen
the rock band. He has consistently sought to match exceptional solutions to any creative challenge. As Technical Director for London 2012 Ceremonies, Piers oversaw the delivery of four unique and spectacular Ceremonies that wowed the world. Critically acclaimed highlights included: the fl own molten Olympic rings, the cauldron and James Bond and the Queen’s parachute stunt.
Thursday 21 March KEYNOTE
Jaguar Academy of Sport: Developing brands through events and sponsorship
Geoff Cousins was Jaguar’s highly successful and respected Global Director for Sponsorships and Brand Partners, responsible for their global strategy and for developing relationships that support the world famous brand. As Managing Director of Jaguar UK he was responsible for
sales, marketing and dealer franchise operations, and for Jaguar’s brand performance in the UK. Geoff’s Global Director role included developing Jaguar’s global strategy in the areas of Sport, Lifestyle and Business Networks including high profi le sponsorship. Central to this has been the establishment of the Jaguar Academy of Sport that nurtures and supports potential elite athletes. As a keynote business speaker Geoff will use a number of brand examples in launching Jaguar to illustrate how excellent sponsorship can help signifi cantly improve brand perception.
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