THUMPER, a Dublin-based band, is quickly becoming one of Ireland's most exciting and promising acts right now. The maximalist wall of sound created by THUMPER, who are made up of two drummers and four guitarists, has long distinguished them from other bands in the thriving Dublin music scene and has them "punching like heavyweights alongside Fontaines DC and The Murder... read full bio
As a multi-award-winning singer-songwriter and musician, Steve Knightley is perhaps best known for being a founding member of the folk/acoustic group "Show of Hands." He is a native of the West Country and is recognized for writing songs that are strongly entrenched in specific geographic locations while fusing traditional folk elements with modern concerns. Notably, his song "Country Life" helped... read full bio
Love of Lesbian is a Spanish band from Barcelona that has been making beautiful tunes and moving lyrics for more than 20 years. Santi Balmes, Julian Saldarriaga, Joan Ramon Planell, Jordi Roig and Oriol Bonet make up the dynamic quintet, which combines indie rock and pop to produce a distinctive sound that connects strongly with listeners. Their catchy songs, such as... read full bio
The three-person "Los Angeles" collaborative long-player was the result of an unquenchable curiosity. The Cure's Lol Tolhurst and Budgie from Siouxsie & The Banshees and The Creatures, as well as legendary producer and multi-instrumentalist Garret 'Jacknife' Lee, make up this unlikely alt-supergroup. Together, they have spent the last few years crafting one of the most extraordinary albums to come out in... read full bio
Through The Roots' five members worked tirelessly for ten years to create their distinctive sound, a contemporary fusion of roots reggae, hip-hop, rock and electronic pop. The lads started out simply enough, organizing their own backyard concerts in college towns all around southern California. It's a sound that alludes to the band's many influences while also extending far beyond them. Graduating from... 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
A first prize winner of the Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition, Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, prize winner of the Zarzuela prize at Plácido Domingo’s Operalia Competition and Richard Tucker Career grant award recipient, it is easy to say Nicholas Brownlee has a strong hold in the world of opera. A recent graduate of Los Angeles Opera’s Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist... 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
Ian Broudie was a member of the band "Big in Japan" with Bill Drummond (KLF), Holly Johnson (Frankie Goes To Hollywood), Budgie (The Slits/Souxie And The Banshees) and Jayne Casey (Pink Military) when he first came to prominence in the late 1970s post punk Liverpool music scene. Before disbanding, the group founded the independent record company Zoo Records, which went on... read full bio
Shaznay Lewis, a singer, songwriter and actor, originally rose to prominence in 1997 as a member of the multi-award-winning, platinum-selling girl group All Saints. The band has sold more than 12 million CDs globally so far with just three albums. Additionally, they have had nine UK top ten songs, including five UK number ones. These include the multi-million selling hit "Never... 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
