The Leading Speakers Bureau

Research Specialist at the MIT Media Lab

Kate Darling is a leading expert in Robot Ethics. She’s a researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab, where she investigates social robotics and conducts experimental studies on human-robot interaction.

“A pioneer in the field of robot ethics and the intersection of technology and society”

[expand title=”In detail”] Forever interested in how technology intersects with society, Kate has a background in law & economics and intellectual property. She has researched economic incentives in copyright and patent systems and has taken a role as intellectual property expert at multiple academic and private institutions. She currently serves as intellectual property policy advisor to the director of the MIT Media Lab.Her passion for technology and robotshas led her to interdisciplinary fields. Kate is a fellow at the Harvard Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society and a former fellow at the Yale Information Society Project, and is also an affiliate at the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies. 2017, the American Bar Association honoured her legal work with the Mark T. Banner award in Intellectual Property. [/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]Kate explores the emotional connection between people and life-like machines, seeking to influence technology design and policy direction.She shares with her audience the economic issues in intellectual property systems and looks at the near-term effects of robotic technology, with a particular interest in law, social, and ethical issues.[/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]Kate runs experiments, holds workshops, writes, and speaks about some of the more interesting developments in the world of human-robot interaction, and where we might find ourselves in the future.[/expand]

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Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur and Magician

Vinh Giang is a speaker, entrepreneur and magician who believes that the mere fact that we are alive is a miracle. All the serendipitous events that had to have happened in order for us to exist since the beginning of time is just phenomenal! For this reason Vinh genuinely believes that we should do what we love and are passionate about.

“Adversity is your greatest competitive advantage”

[expand title=”In detail”] Along his journey as an entrepreneur Vinh has learnt so many lessons that have dramatically changed his life and business.In 2011, Vinh and three of hisbest friends decided to leave their professional careers to pursue a dream: to build a successful online business that teaches magic to over 41,000 students from all over the world. He was awarded South Australian Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2013.In 2016 his online business has just combined forces with 52Kards which is one of Americas leading online magic schools, after combining both schools together and many years of hard work they now teach just over 500,000 students from all over the world.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Vinh helps to create an unforgettable experience at conferences around the world. The combination of the common threads between the world of business and the world of magic makes Vinh a unique speaker. Magic is his method of delivery and source of passion when he is on stage. He believes in “making the medicine taste good!”
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[expand title=”How he presents”]Vinh’s presentations keep audiences highly engaged as he uses magic as his metaphor when he speaks.
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Performance Engineer for Mercedes AMG F`

Jock Clear is a Senior Performance Engineer in the world of F1. In his years as a Race Engineer, Jock has worked closely with the likes of Rubens Barrichello, Michael Schumacher and most recently Lewis Hamilton, a role which has afforded him a unique insight into the workings of a winning team.

“One of the most respected names on the F1 circuit”

[expand title=”In detail”] After reading Mechanical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh, Jock found his first break into motor racing at Lola Cars as a junior design engineer before moving to the Benetton Formula 1 team in 1989 as Head of Composite Design. Jock took his first track side engineers position at the historic Lotus Grand Prix team, subsequently joining Williams. It was at Williams that Jock started his long standing association with Jacques Villeneuve, guiding him to the FIA drivers world championship in 1997 and then helping him set up the fledgling British American Racing team in 1999. Jock’s 17 years with British American Racing saw them change ownership and name a number of times before the arrival of Ross Brawn which saw the team reach its goal of winning the FIA world drivers and constructors championships in 2009, a success which laid the foundations for the current domination of Mercedes AMG Petronas.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Jock gives a unique insight into what makes a winning high performance team. He delivers a fascinating insight into the psychology of success and how to get the best out of top tier talent.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Jock Clear is a very strong speaker who’s presentations are supported by fantastic visuals and anecdotes from the world of F1.[/expand]

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Senior Global Director – Social Media & Video LEGO

Lars Silberbauer Andersen is Global Director of Social Media & Search Marketing at the LEGO Group and is driving the well-known and innovative toy company’s social media & search strategy and execution.

“One of the 25 most innovative and influential marketers in Europe”

[expand title=”In detail”] Lars has been building Lego’s social media engagement from scratch and now leads a global team of social media & search marketers that drives real time engagement with consumers worldwide.In 2014 he also launched LEGO® TV in 40 markets. LEGO® TV is a native mobile experience for kids, where they can experience high quality animated LEGO content. Lars also headsup the LEGO YouTube channels, which have reached more than 1 billion views. Previously, Lars worked for 10 years in the digital and broadcast media industry as digital strategist and later creative manager leading digital strategy and project development for Danish Broadcasting Corporation. He has also worked in the US, managing web development and user research.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]With his dynamic, interactive and informative sessions, Lars not only motivates his audiences, he provides them with a wealth of practical approaches, real-life examples and stories as well as hands-on techniques, all of which can be immediately applied to the audiences own personal and professional development.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Lars is an insightful, inspirational and thought-provoking speaker. His presentations are lively and quick-paced and he is in great demand by clients the world over.[/expand]

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Actor, Filmmaker and Founder of Peace One Day

Jeremy Gilley had a successful career as an actor and documentary film maker. He went on to found the non-profit project Peace One Day. His big idea was to establish one day every year where every single warring nation would lay down its arms. An annual day of global ceasefire and non-violence.

“Settling an old rivalry is one way to make #peace”

[expand title=”In detail”] Following Jeremy’s campaign to establish this annual day of non-violence and global ceasefire, a General Assembly resolution was unanimously adopted by UN member states in September 2001, and it formally established 21st September as the UN International Day of Peace. The main objective is to make Peace Day self-sustaining.Peace One Day campaigns in education, music, film, sport, dance and over the internet. Since it was established, millions of people globally have been able to carry out important work in areas of conflict. As an example, Jeremy and Peace One Day ambassador actor Jude Law spearheaded a campaign in Afghanistan that resulted in providing polio vaccination to 4.5 million children who otherwise would have been unreachable because of the war raging there.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Jeremy takes an audience on the journey with him and they leave not only inspired but actively wanting to participate. He shows how a single person can make a difference in the world.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Jeremy is passionate, inspirational, funny and honest. He shares the story behind Peace One Day and all that he has done to make a simple idea an international movement. [/expand]

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Co-Founder of lastminute.com & Chairman at made.com

In 1998 Brent Hoberman co-founded lastminute.com, UK’s most successful ecommerce travel company. He was CEO until 2006 and then became the chairman and chief strategic officer. He admits to being bitten by the entrepreneurial bug and has founded or backed a number of other companies since lastminute.com.

“One of the most accomplished leaders in the rapidly changing E-commerce sector”

[expand title=”In detail”] Brent was educated at Eton and holds a MA in French and German literature from Oxford. After building revenues more successfully than his peers, he was hailed as a survivor of the dot-com crash, and remained as CEO of Lastminute.com Ltd. through 2005, when the company was sold to Sabre for £577m. Brent was also Head of Business Development and founding member of QXL. He is also an angel investor in several internet companies including Viagogo, erepublik, Wayn.com and academia.edu. In 2009, he joined The Business Council for Britain and co-founded PROfounders Capital.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Co-host of the European Founders Forum and non Executive Director at Guardian Media Group, TalkTalk plc and Time Out Group, Brent’s initial vision remains unchanged – to delight customers with great value, inspiration and solutions when they are going away, going out or staying in. He will lead the way for countless E-businesses due to his first-hand knowledge on what gives a company the competitive edge to survive, especially in daily changing sectors such as E-commerce. His entrepreneurial vision ensures the customer experience is continually enhanced by the latest innovations in technology.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Strategy consultant and Internet entrepreneur, Brent is a dynamic speaker and a “Dot com icon”. He illustrates points from his own experiences and always seeks to be provocative and inspirational whilst using humour to add some fun to the occasion.[/expand]

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