Keynote speaker and host profile: Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE DL
Baroness Grey-Thompson DBE DL is a former paralympic athlete, a crossbench peer in the House of…
Lucy Edwards is a blind content creator, disability activist and journalist.
In 2021 she became the brand ambassador for Pantene and has featured on their TV adverts.
Well known for many viral videos on TikTok, Lucy has a combined social media following of over 2.8 million.
Her work earned her a Royal Television Society award for her BBC Travel Show documentaries, one on her Kenyan Safari - 'How Does a Blind Girl Go on Safari?' and the other on her trip to Japan - 'The Way I See It'. Notably, in June 2022, she shared her story of resilience at the Brilliant Minds conference in Stockholm sharing the stage with Malala, Alicia Keys and Naomi Campbell. In March 2024, she hosted Apple's first-ever accessibility panel at SXSW, interviewing Sarah Herrlinger, the global accessibility lead, and won the RTS Breakthrough Presenter award for her documentary Japan – ‘The Way I See It.’
Panellist profile: Ross Calladine
Ross Calladine is the Accessibility and inclusion Lead for VisitEngland.
Panellist profile: Donna Howitt
Donna Howitt is the Place Strategy Director at Liverpool ONE
Panellist profile: Paul Evans
Paul is the Chief Executive Officer at Carlisle Support Services
Panellist profile: Ollie Thorn
Ollie Thorn is an inspiring speaker and specialist on navigating change, resilience and culture.
Panellist profile: Dr Marcus Hansen
Dr Marcus Hansen is a senior lecturer in tourism & events at Liverpool John Moores University.
Panellist profile: Lucy Edwards
Lucy Edwards is a blind content creator, disability activist and journalist.
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