The New Normal? – Part Two: Threats & Opportunities

Dr Patrick Dixon

By looking at the unexpected sources of risk, and challenging organisations to look beyond the immediate future of their own sector, Patrick helps develop truly robust strategies using research and data from every aspect of business, science, society and beyond. Described by The Wall Street Journal as a 'global change guru', Patrick has moved from his early medical career to working with Fortune 500 companies and writing books including The Future of Almost Everything - a look at a future of boom and busts, opportunities and threats, the growth of developing economies, scientific breakthroughs, and no immediate end to the political and social disruption of recent years.

Mary Portas

Mary is one of the UK’s leading voices on retail and brand communication. Her proposals to rejuvenate the high street have sparked debate and influenced policy at a local level. In presentations Mary picks up on the changes in consumer behaviour as a result of the economy, the digital revolution and efforts to protect the environment. With critical insight, she examines how different retail sectors are responding and how brands of all types can best stand out.

Iona Bain

Money Blogger of the Year and author of Spare Change, Iona has quickly established herself as the leading authority on young people and personal finance. She examines key questions such as what challenger banks and fintech businesses offer that traditional models don’t, and how do companies prepare for a future of work defined more by tasks, short-term projects and the so-called gig economy.