Highlighted Previous Speakers
Simon Bax
Tessa Sanderson
James Sutherland
Nikita Thakrar
Colette Safhill
Richard Harpin
Jeff Cohen
Jon Coker
Justina Williams
Kruise Leeming
Dame Laura Kenny
Tim Vaesen
Jamila Juma-Ware
Jenny Garret
Steve Edge
James Duffy
Jennifer Byrne
Fatima Khan-Shah
Meet the Icons. These are the voices shaping the future.
Every year, we spotlight the voices driving the biggest shifts in tech, strategy, and scale. These are the sessions that spark momentum and shape what’s next. Explore the full programme from previous years, packed with insight, energy, and opportunity at every turn.
At ClimbUK, we have always believed in the power of voices that challenge, inspire, and move the needle. Over the years, our stages have welcomed an incredible mix of thinkers and doers, from Andy Moss with his ‘Honey, I Blew Up The Business’ bold and raw session at Climb23, to Jennifer Byrne unforgettable Climb24 fireside chat on building a life and career full of adventures, to Tessa Sanderson’s powerful conversation on having a winning mindset on and off the track at Climb25, and Richard Harpin’s “How to Make a Billion in 9 Steps” session that redefined what it means to lead with purpose. Most recently at Climb26, voices like Tracy Brabin and Louis Taylor helped open the Summit Stage with a vision for regional growth and investment, while Volker Hirsch explored what comes next in AI, Jonny Peacock shared lessons from elite performance under pressure, and founders and operators like Chris Kenna, Sharon Fuller, and Charlie Curson brought real, hard-earned insight on scaling, leadership, and building businesses that last. These speakers, and many more, have helped shape the ClimbUK community into what it is today: a space where ideas meet action.
Climb27 will continue this tradition with a dynamic agenda designed to spark conversation and drive change. Expect a mix of formats across our spaces: from high-energy panels and punchy fireside chats on the Summit Stage, to deep-dive sessions in the Sector Stages and lively Expo Area and Zones, to hands-on Masterclasses, Roundtables, and ClimbHealth spotlights. Whether you’re sharing a case study, leading a discussion, or hosting a masterclass, there’s a space for every voice to be heard.
We’re looking for speakers who bring fresh thinking, lived experience, and bold ideas. You might be a founder, a frontline innovator, a policy shaper, or a community builder, what matters most is your story and your impact. You can apply to speak via the form below, or we may reach out directly if we think your voice belongs on a Climb stage. From there, we’ll guide you through every step, from confirmation to session assignment, host introductions, and your speaker pack.
Speakers Application
Want to speak at ClimbUK?
Use the link below to send us your profile so we can find the perfect session for you.
Host Application
Our Hosts guide conversations and ensure the sessions are kept to schedule. If this sounds like you, apply using the link below.
Apply to HostSession Proposal
Below is our session proposals form. Here you can suggest a session for us to include within our agenda.
Simply fill in the form below and a member of our team will be in contact.