Alaoui, a French Moroccan filmmaker who was born in Casablanca and raised in China, aspires to make cinema that crosses boundaries and reimagines genres. Alaoui was awarded a special jury prize for artistic vision when her feature directorial debut, "Animalia," made its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. The movie is a science fiction movie with political issues that... read full bio
"FOUNDER OF CHOOSE2MATTER MOVEMENT AUTHOR OF ""GENIUS MATTERS"" & ""THE HABITUDES"" FUTURIST AND INNOVATION EXPERT Leader. Visionary. Entrepreneur. Disruptor. Change Maker. Angela embodies each of these descriptors with passion, commitment and fierce determination. She has been creating and leading change in education and enterprise for 31 years, teaching every level of school from grade school to graduate school and consulting with companies around... read full bio
The US Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration's Director of Cybersecurity Initiatives is Allan Friedman. Friedman was a well-known researcher into technology policy and cybersecurity before he joined the federal administration. His work covers computer science, public policy and the social sciences and has tackled a wide variety of policy concerns, from privacy to telecommunications. He wears the hats of... read full bio
Joe Pulizzi is the founder of numerous startups, including the content creator education platform The Tilt and the content entrepreneur conference Creator Economy Expo (CEX). He is also the best-selling author of seven books, including Content Inc. and Epic Content Marketing, which was named a "Must-Read Business Book" by Fortune Magazine. In addition to coining the phrase in 2001 and founding... read full bio
Aidan McCullen is a change consultant who works with organizations to enhance their ability to cooperate and foster change. The Global Innovation Show, which broadcasts on Finland's Business FM and Ireland's national broadcaster RTÉ and counts Bill Gates as a listener and supporter, is hosted and founded by Aidan. In the top-ranked business school in the world, Trinity College Business School, he created... read full bio
Tim is arguably best known for hosting Car SOS and for being an outright car enthusiast, but you probably didn't realize that he spent 15 years hosting speech-based primetime shows on virtually all of the UK's largest commercial radio stations. Along with the "Sony Radio Entertainment Award," he has received more than 14 international radio prizes for humor and interviews.... read full bio
Tanya Beckett delivers her signature warmth to events of all types, enlightening and motivating audiences of all sizes. She has experience moderating corporate and business conferences, conducting interviews and presenting awards. Tanya Beckett is a journalist, interviewer, and the current business reporter for the BBC's well-known World Business Report. Tanya Beckett opted to go into journalism after working as an investment banker for... read full bio
Evelyn, who has been completely deaf since she was twelve, frequently plays barefoot during concerts in order to better experience the music. One of the greatest international musicians in the world, she can play up to 60 instruments during a concert, including the marimba, congas, cowbells and cymbals, to mention a few. She participated in the live Opening Ceremony for London and... read full bio
Bruce had a brief stint as a management consultant before joining the television industry in 1989 as a researcher for Panorama. She graduated from Oxford University and speaks Italian and French with ease. Bruce began working for the BBC, where she is most recognized for her newscasts. She has, nonetheless, also hosted a number of the BBC's premier shows, such as... read full bio
She has written on technology for several magazines, such as Marie Claire, The Mirror, Metro and Tech City News. She has also given talks about the topic on television for channels including ITV, Channel 4 and the BBC. Georgie, the resident tech expert for ITV's "Weekend," works with the production team to find and construct the segment in addition to educating Aled Jones... read full bio
Lidewij (Li) Edelkoort is a very successful businesswoman and a well-known trend forecaster in the world. Due to her notoriety, she has worked with well over a thousand global companies, such as Nissan, Philips Electronics, L'Oreal, Estee Lauder, Lancome, Roche Pharmaceuticals and Wella. Trend setters and followers in many sectors throughout the world anxiously anticipate Edelkoort events. Her multidisciplinary show "Armour: The... read full bio
Myleene is unstoppable in all she attempts and never fails. She is a talented entertainer and an encouraging woman. The presenter's extensive background in the media makes her a perfect host for the awards, adding sophistication and flair to any gathering. She is a formidable all-around performer. a singer, guitarist and TV host who draws attention from the media everywhere she goes... read full bio
An accomplished lawmaker with a keen interest in contemporary issues, The Right Honorable Michael Portillo is in a unique position to provide audiences with his opinions on the most recent advancements in the UK and throughout the world. In the course of his diverse political career, Portillo has held positions as Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary of State for Defense and... read full bio
Phil Spencer is a businessman, property investor, author and broadcaster. He has established himself as one of the most recognizable figures in British television due to his co-presentation of the enduring Channel 4 series Location Location Location. He is also well acknowledged as an authority on all things real estate. He has presented many TV shows over the past 20 years and... read full bio
Before moving to Columbia in 1993, Sir Simon Schama, University Professor of Art History and History, taught at Cambridge, Oxford and Harvard. He received his education at Christ's College, Cambridge. His classes have included the British Empire, Ruskin, Victorian society, English and French art and politics, and the English Gothic Revival. In addition to his latest series, "The Power of Art,"... read full bio
A multi-award winning broadcasting great is Eamonn Holmes OBE. Having hosted 26 years of Live Breakfast TV, Eamonn has been a highly esteemed host and interviewer in the UK for 40 years. Eamonn has presented programs for every major broadcaster in the areas of comedy, current affairs, sports, entertainment and news during his career. With hundreds of hours of live television experience... read full bio
Redknapp started his playing career as a midfielder with Tottenham Hotspur, where he played for the youth squad until he was fifteen years old, at which point he went to West Ham United. Before moving to AFC Bournemouth, he made 175 appearances for West Ham in both league and cup play, scoring eight goals in seven seasons. Redknapp made 101 appearances... read full bio
Hugh was raised in North London's Mill Hill. He received his education at St. John's College, University of Cambridge, where he studied geography and at University College School, an independent boys' school in Hampstead. Although he was a part of the Cambridge Footlights, he spent six years working for Unilever following graduation. However, he continued doing comedy at London's Comedy Store... read full bio
He is the ideal candidate to speak at and host awards ceremonies due to his inherent charisma and sharp humor. Joel Dommett is an actor, comedian and television presenter who exudes positivity by nature. From comedy clubs to ITV's Australian jungle, his career has led him. Joel has made a name for himself as a gifted individual. Placing second in the ITV reality... read full bio
These days, Kevin fights for causes like context, the historic district and sustainable building practices, frequently in his tough articles where he criticizes developers, planners and architects. His two goals are to improve the built environment and amuse people, both of which will uplift their spirits. Kevin founded the Grand Designs Great British Refurb Campaign, urging the government to make becoming green at... read full bio
