BizX attracts world-class thinkers, doers, and leaders who’ve been in the trenches and built the kind of success most only talk about.
These aren’t theorists, they’re practitioners.
Whether it's scaling a global brand, rewriting the rules of marketing, or mastering mindset and AI, our speakers bring tools you can use, not just stories to admire.
Sir Gareth Southgate
Would your team thrive under real pressure?
Sir Gareth Southgate led England to two European Championship finals and a World Cup semi-final, success that earned him a knighthood in 2025. But his true legacy is leadership, calm under pressure, integrity in adversity, and a culture that inspired respect from players, fans, and critics alike.
At BizX 2026, Gareth shares how to lead high-performing teams when it matters most:
Building trust that drives performance
Staying composed when the pressure’s on
The culture shift that turns talent into a team
He’s led a nation. Now, he’s revealing how those same principles apply in business, leadership, and life.
Mo Gawdat
Can happiness and AI work together?
Engineer. AI strategist. Happiness architect. Mo helped lead innovation at Google X and now heads AI at Steven Bartlett’s Flight Story.
At BizX 2026, he shares how to lead with clarity in the age of AI:
What AI means for your business today
How to stay human as technology evolves
Why emotional intelligence drives real growth
He’s on a mission to make a billion people happier and help leaders shape what’s next.
Sara Davies MBE
Could your idea go global?
Sara Davies started Crafter’s Companion from her university bedroom and built it into an international brand. She’ became the youngest-ever female Dragon on BBC’s Dragons’ Den and an MBE for services to the economy.
At BizX 2026, Sara shares what it takes to grow fast and stay grounded:
How to spot real opportunity in any market
Why brand matters more than budget
What separates lasting businesses from lucky breaks
She’s built it from scratch. Now, she’s showing you how to do the same.
Tim Campbell MBE
Would your business survive Lord Sugar’s boardroom?
Tim won the very first season of The Apprentice. Now, he sits beside Lord Sugar in the boardroom, shaping the next generation of business talent.
At BizX 2026, Tim reveals what it really takes to lead when the pressure’s on:
How to handle high-stakes decisions
Why clarity of purpose beats perfect pitches
The mindset shift that separates busy owners from strategic leaders
He’s seen both sides. Now, he’s sharing what he’s learned and what it takes to win for real.
Rory Sutherland
The most interesting man in advertising. Possibly in business.
Rory is Vice Chairman of Ogilvy and a world leader in behavioural economics.
He’ll flip your thinking on its head with insights like:
Why logic limits growth (and irrationality often unlocks it)
How perception beats pricing in the real world
The tiny tweaks that drive massive buying decisions
It’s quirky. It’s brilliant. And it’ll shift how you sell, communicate, and scale.
Roxie Nafousi
Manifesting isn’t magic. It’s mindset, action, and consistency.
Roxie went from personal struggle to bestselling author of Manifest, helping millions reset their beliefs and rebuild their lives.
At BizX, she’ll help you:
Break through self-doubt and impostor syndrome
Build daily habits that create lasting confidence
Align who you are with what you actually want in business and life
Straight to the point. Just practical tools to unlock the next version of you.
Jeb Blount
Need more leads, sales, and revenue?
Founder of Sales Gravy, the world’s leading sales acceleration platform, and author of 16 bestselling books including Fanatical Prospecting, Jeb Blount is one of the most respected voices in sales today.
At BizX 2026, Jeb shares how to fill your pipeline and close with confidence:
How to prospect like a pro
Why follow-up beats fancy funnels
The simple habits that drive consistent growth
If sales fuel your business, Jeb shows you how to keep the engine running.
Penny Power OBE
What if business felt more human again?
Founder of Ecademy, the world’s first social network for business, Penny was building communities long before social media went mainstream. She’s an OBE for services to entrepreneurship and author of Business is Personal.
At BizX 2026, Penny shares how to bring connection back into business:
How to build relationships that outlast transactions
Why community drives real growth
What it means to lead with both head and heart
She helped shape the digital age. Now, she’s redefining what connection really means.
The Tempest Two
How far would you go to find your limit?
Adventurers & performance coaches who’ve completed epic feats from rowing the Atlantic Ocean, to climbing the 3000ft rockface of El Capitan, and know what it means to face fear head-on.
They’ve worked with brands like JP Morgan, Nike, Airbnb & Google, helping teams build courage, embrace risk, and perform under pressure.
At BizX 2026, they’ll challenge you to:
Think bigger and act bolder
Redefine what’s possible
Turn fear into fuel for growth
They’ve pushed past every limit, now they’ll show you how to push past yours.
Brad Sugars
If culture eats strategy for breakfast, Brad will show you how to cook.
Founder of ActionCOACH, the world’s number one business coaching firm, Brad has built and bought over 50 companies and written 17 books on success, leadership, and growth.
At BizX 2026, he reveals the one thing that multiplies everything else, CULTURE:
How to build values that drive performance
How to spot and fix silent cultural killers
How to turn your team into owners, not passengers
Your culture is your greatest advantage or your biggest liability. Brad shows you how to make it your edge.
Your Host: Kirsty Gallacher
A seasoned broadcaster with over two decades of live TV experience, Kirsty has anchored everything from Sky Sports to prime-time ITV.
At BizX 2026, she’s not just keeping the show moving, she’s setting the tone.
Expect pace. Energy. Precision. And no waffle.
Kirsty brings sharp timing, smooth transitions, and the kind of polish that makes every session land.
She’s here to keep you focused, engaged, and ready for what’s next.
The legacy of bizx continues...
In previous years, BizX has welcomed big names like Gary Vaynerchuk, Steven Bartlett, Deborah Meaden, Sir Clive Woodward, Mary Portas, Baroness Brady, Seth Godin, Lord Sebastian Coe, Kevin Sinfield, Marcus Sheridan, Daley Thompson, Chris Voss, Dame Kelly Holmes, James Clear, and Lord Alan Sugar.