Brian David Johnson
Chief Futurist, Intel

Keynote: Science Fiction and the Future of Work.

The future is not set; it is not a fixed destination in time. The future is manufactured every day by the actions of people all over the world. As a futurist, Brian David Johnson believes it is incredibly important that we all become active participants in the future. We must ask ourselves what kind of world do we want to live and work in? Where do we want to go? What should we avoid? What scares us? Science fiction is one way that all of us can share visions of possible futures. In fact, science fiction gives up the language so that we can have a conversation about the future. As we look out to the year 2020, how will technological innovation and global trends shape our lives? Where and when will the lines between science fiction and science fact fall away?

Cornelius Medvei
CEO, Eversheds

Cornelius leads Eversheds' Transport Sector Group which focuses on their very substantial transport sector client base and is client partner for a number of key transport sector clients. 
 
Formerly Head of Eversheds' real estate practice group across the firm, Cornelius was subsequently London Managing Partner in which capacity he led on the project to identify, fit out and effect the move to their new International Headquarters at One Wood Street in the City of London.  The move gave Eversheds the opportunity to change and develop their culture and Cornelius devised and led the change management programme. Cornelius has also been London Senior Partner, a member of Eversheds' governing Board, Executive and Senior Management Team. 
 
External appointments include being a Governor of SouthBank Centre, Chairman of the Cheapside Initiative and a member of the CBI London Council.

Nick Taylor-Delahoy
Director of Information Technology, Mishcon de Reya

Richard Watson
Author, Now and Next

Richard Watson is a writer, speaker and strategist who helps organisations to think ahead. He is the founder of nowandnext.com, a website that documents new ideas, innovations and trends from around the world and is co-founder of Strategy Insight, a scenario planning specialist. His clients have included, amongst others, PricewaterhouseCoopers, News Limited, Virgin, Toyota, McDonald’s, Westfield, Coca-Cola, the Dept of Education and St George Bank. Richard is also the author of Future Files: 5 Trends for the Next 50 Years (2007) and Future Minds: How the Digital Age is Changing Our Minds, Why This Matters and What We Can Do About It (2010)