Meet the Speakers of 2023

Morning Session: 11am-1pm

  • Samir Savant

    Singer and CEO of St George’s in Bristol

  • Nicola Stock

    Professor at the world famous Centre For Appearance Research

  • Joyann Boyce

    Creating equality for an AI future

  • Karen Dawe

    A specialist in the science of science

  • Jez Sweetland

    Pioneering social housing change in Bristol

  • Roger Griffith MBE

    Author, lecturer and social activist

Afternoon Session: 2-4pm

  • Jen Reid

    A true Bristol icon, activist and author

  • Mark Loveridge

    Director of Currency at the Royal Mint

  • Gail Reid

    Professional artist embracing every wrinkle

  • Anurita Chandola

    Designing clothes for future space travellers

  • Rosina Al'Shaater

    Performer embracing physical difference

  • Suzan Issa

    Educator and expert in neurodiversity

Evening Session: 5-7pm

  • Anna Davey-Mitchell

    Researcher exploring gender and robotics

  • Sonah Paton

    Co-founding director of Black Mothers Matter

  • Carlos Ayala

    Chocolatier with a focus on sustainability

  • Neil Morris

    Entrepreneur creating seaweed based plastics

  • Gurpreet Kaur

    Changing what we know about female health

  • Oli France

    A true, modern day adventurer