Gemma Cairney is an award-winning broadcaster, youth rights activist and author who is passionate about empowering young people.

Nicholas Carlisle has dedicated his life to social justice and children’s wellbeing. 

Emma Dabiri is an Irish-Nigerian broadcaster, historian and bestselling author exploring our understanding of race in the multiple and complex histories of class, capitalism, and colonialism

Victoria Emslie is an accomplished actor, social entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for diversity, equality, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). Known for her roles in Downton Abbey, The Theory of Everything, The Danish Girl, and Grace, Victoria brings a fresh and dynamic perspective to every project she undertakes—whether on screen, behind the scenes, or on stage as a speaker.

Oke's belief in delivering excellent customer service saw him take ManyPets from start up to market leader in a mere 4 years, with over half a million customers across three countries and a valuation of more than $2bn. His other passion, for improving DEI within the workplace, will be supported through the launch of a new social enterprise, Elevate Colour, which will help people of colour 'arrive, survive and thrive' in UK business.

Ruth has a stand-out ability to connect with her audience and motivate them to act. She is Founder of consultancy, Conscious Leaders and Author of a bestselling book ‘Next Level Leadership: nine lessons from conscious leaders’, currently shortlisted for the business book awards.

Known for his own unique brand of authentic ‘insultancy’, Ed Gillespie is a writer, communications specialist, serial entrepreneur and futurist.

Jake and Hannah are widely known as the UK’s foremost ‘Transgender Power Couple’; passionate speakers on gender, equality and diversity.

Nicola Green is a critically acclaimed artist and social historian, and expert on identity, race, allyship and inclusion.

Akua Gyamfi has over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry, with a career spanning fashion, film, television, theatre, print, and online media.

A double Olympic gold champion, an army veteran, and after coming out in 2022 after 34 years, a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion.

One of the FT's Top Ten BAME tech leaders, Anne-Marie runs a social enterprise and is currently Countdown's resident arithmetician.