In a world where 90% of the UK workforce are disengaged at work, traditional motivation tactics are falling short. It’s time to think holistically. In this powerful and practical session, Dr Alison Edgar MBE introduces The Intrapreneur Mindset — a proven approach to unlocking happiness, fulfilment, and performance across all levels of organisations. Blending behavioural psychology with real-world business experience, Alison shows how giving individuals the tools and permission to think like it’s their own business leads to more ownership, better decision-making, and ultimately, happier teams who deliver better results.
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Dr Alison Edgar MBE is not your average speaker; she’s a dynamic yet relatable catalyst for business success. With her captivating presence, Scottish wit and personality, combined with her 25-year experience walking the corridors of corporate organisations, Alison empowers audiences to embrace change, enhance communication, and boost results. Her talks provide real-life implementable takeaways that make an immediate impact, proving her an invaluable addition to any event.
Alison was one of the few women to be recognised with an MBE on the Queen’s Birthday Honours list in 2020 for her services to entrepreneurship and business, and she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Education in 2024. With over a decade of experience as a business champion, she has mentored top industry figures. Alison has also played a pivotal role in advising the government on business legislation, contributing to the growth of the UK economy.
As a dyslexic author of two international best-selling books, Alison has mastered the balance of how to enhance readers’ personal and professional development. Her debut book was a WHSmith Top Ten Business Book and named one of the top business books written by a woman in 2019 by The Independent newspaper.
Alison is a sought-after media contributor, and recently became a boardroom advisor for a new business TV show, ‘Ready Set StartUP’ on Amazon Prime UK & US.
A mind reading and mentalism show that will leave you on the edge of your seats. Expect West End quality entertainment, Derren Brown-style mind games and all-round psychological wonder as Daniel reads volunteers’ minds and makes astonishing predictions live on stage.
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Daniel Sinclair is one of the UK’s leading comedy stage hypnotists, a renowned mind-reader/mentalist and keynote speaker. He has been described as ‘the most impressive’ in his industry with his warm engaging style, family-friendly shows and ability to connect with all types of audiences. With performances spanning the globe from the West End to large theatres, festivals, established holiday parks and viral podcasts, Daniel has a knack for leaving crowds gobsmacked wherever he goes. In recent years, he has read the minds and hypnotised thousands of people. He has also entertained and educated many around the world with his seminar on the mind.
As delegates get increasing numbers of invites each year, and many events looking and feeling the same, how do you ensure that your event stands out, and sticks in your guest’s memory? Let’s reinvent the event experience. This session is for anyone who believes the most valuable insights come from conversations, not just presentations. We’ll introduce “unconferencing” and other agile-inspired formats designed to move beyond passive listening. Learn how to intentionally engineer your events for interaction, collaboration, and genuine human connection.
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Philip is Strategic Events & Convenings Lead for Advocacy at Google.org – Google’s philanthropy – where he is responsible for a portfolio of owned, branded events and third party engagements. Building on a background in multimedia content production, Philip is always on the lookout for new ways to bring the inspirational stories of nonprofits to changemakers and key opinion formers, with the aim of increasing effective, technology-back philanthropy. He has sat on the advisory board of two inclusion-focused nonprofits and created Google’s first EMEA-wide LGBTQ+ leadership summit. Philip holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media Production from the University of Lincoln.
SolarBuddy is committed to gifting millions of solar devices to children living in energy poverty by 2030 – and today, everyone in this room will contribute by building their own light.
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Managing Director of KDM Events, a multiple award-winning Event Management Company working across the UK on all manner of corporate meetings, conferences, award nights and away days. Our service side of the business focusses on venue finding, event and conference management, whilst our product side specialise in the delivery of team building activities, theme nights & evening events. Also the sole UK distributor of the fantastic Solar Buddy team building activity, which you will experience today!
If we want event experiences to stick in attendees’ minds, they must be specific, detailed and unexpected. But it often feels like we’ve already thought of everything. An idea generation process for event concepts doesn’t seem sexy at first. Where’s the magic? The lightning strike? But it is. Find out why and, more importantly, how.
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If you’re impressed by award wins, you should know that Tiffany Markman was the Most Effective Copywriter in Southern Africa in 2022…and the best in Africa in 2023. Happily self-employed for 19 years, Tiffany has written for 570 brands in 16 countries and trained 36000 people so far. A sought-after international keynote speaker, she’s known for her energetic, practical and humorous talks and keynotes on creativity, digital marketing, branding and business. Tiffany loves strong black coffee, sharp pencils with erasers on the end and beginning sentences with conjunctions like “And” and “But”.
Step into a world where strategy meets suspense and where every decision you make could mean the difference between success and betrayal. Our Betrayers team building experience promises an adventure that not only encourages teamwork but also adds exhilarating twists that keep you on the edge of your seat. In this team building game, teams will participate in quick and fun challenges. You will be solving riddles and deciphering clues to accumulate wealth for your team. But beware! Amongst your ranks, there are hidden “Betrayers” with their own motives. Trust and intuition are paramount as you navigate this thrilling cat-and-mouse game. Throughout the event, teams will gather for a round table discussion to try and identify the Betrayers within their midst. The ultimate goal is to win the most money and unmask the Betrayers before the final round-table session. Will you be a Faithful or a Betrayer?
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We are a leading corporate event & team building company specialising in the management and delivery of a diverse range of unique experiences throughout the UK. Our events are all business to business for corporate clients including Facebook, Google, Ernst & Young, John West & Sky. Our events include, the Crystal Challenge, School Sports Day, the Office Games and the Betrayers!
For teams utilising new technology, great service is critical – after all, it can make the difference between ‘winging it’ and optimizing your carefully-chosen investment. So, when you’re choosing new technology, make sure all those marketing promises are based on fact and not just hot air. Here’s how to choose the right technology partner for you.
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Andrius Remeikis, the VP of Growth at Eventsforce, merges his hospitality know-how with a knack for tech. Passionate about a digital-first approach in our fast-evolving events scene, Andrius has deep insights into ecommerce and data analytics, directing event strategies towards major business aims. With his expertise, Eventsforce is redefining event registration, offering planners and bookers a user-friendly, cutting-edge platform. This innovation not only boosts sales but also simplifies the entire attendee management process.
