Paddy’s first outing on the road to ‘tellydom’ was in a series of six one off episodes in Channel 4′s The Comedy Lab. He appeared alongside Peter Kay, which aired in 1998. In 2000 he got the part as Paddy the doorman in ‘That Peter Kay Thing’. This led to the massive spin off series Phoenix Nights. Paddy then went on to co-write with Peter Kay, the eagerly anticipated spin off to Phoenix Nights: Max and Paddy: The Road To Nowhere. This led Paddy to embark on his first ever solo stand-up Arena tour, The Dark Side. Paddy performed 108 dates, entertaining audiences across the UK with his sell out show in 2005. The DVD Paddy McGuinness: Live was the bestselling comedy stand-up DVD at the time. Paddy recently concluded his latest UK tour, Daddy McGuiness, which saw him embark on a 50-date run and receive a wealth of rave reviews. Paddy has hosted many ITV shows including ‘This Morning’ ’71 Degrees North’ ‘Mad Mad World’ ‘Paddy’s Show’ and Telly’ ‘Your Face Sounds Familiar’. He has also hosted Channel 4 shows such as ‘Paddy’s TV Guide’ and ‘Hotel GB’. In 2015 Paddy, Ant and Dec, Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby and Christine Bleakley hosted the hugely successful ITV charity show Text Santa, which has raised more than £29.5 million to date.

In 2025, Alexandra has focused her work on community, culture and human return on investment through hosting events, moderating panels, roundtables and delivering keynote talks. She has worked closely with leaders to address business fatigue. Previously a cyber security leader, Alexandra has also spent time translating complex cyber risks into clear, actionable guidance; alongside a consultancy background across retail, fashion and technology, developing human-first security programmes.

Declan Burke is the Head of Enterprise Resilience, and regulatory CISO, for NorthStandard – a leading global maritime insurer. Declan has worked in business technology leadership roles across the financial service sector, including banking and insurance, for over 20 years. He holds an MBA from Kingston University, is a graduate of the Cambridge Business School Navigator (cyber) programme and is a Sunday Times-featured published-author on technology transformation. Declan is a blackbelt martial artist and enjoys building and racing classic cars in his spare time.

Her career spans the industry’s biggest names from crafting Cortana's British personality at Microsoft to launching Google Assistant in the UK, and most recently, contributing to Meta's ground-breaking LLM, Llama 3. With a background in broadcasting on platforms like Apple Music, Channel 4, Virgin, and the BBC, Georgia is uniquely positioned to translate complex technological concepts into accessible, engaging content. Her ability to communicate effectively resonates with both industry professionals and the general public, bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI developments and practical understanding. As a sought-after speaker, Georgia regularly delivers talks at high-profile events such as Ogilvy's Behavioural Science Festival, where she shares insights on the intersection of AI, human behaviour, and marketing. Her expertise extends to practical application through AI consultancy workshops for corporate clients like Soho Works, where she helps businesses harness the power of AI to drive innovation and efficiency. Georgia Lewis Anderson isn't just talking about the AI revolution – she's actively shaping it, ensuring that as our world becomes more digital, we’re asking the right questions and empowering creatives to utilise this new technology. Regularly exploring these ideas through her online content and podcast "Open Sauce."

I work with Group CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, Product and Control Owners to implement best in class Enterprise Cybersecurity tools to uplift HSBCs Cybersecurity Controls, including Vulnerability Management, Threat Modelling, Network Segmentation, Network Access Control, Endpoint Detection & Response and more. Leading international cyber initiatives with over 15 direct reports to deliver strategy and business needs. ?Stakeholders: Extensive experience leading governance forums with executives and regulators (BRSA/HKMA/ECB). ?Simplified global governance frameworks ensuring alignment between boards, regulators and business outcomes. ?Embedded post implementation support models to resolve incidents and effectively communicate cyber risk. ?Leading budgets, resources, and plans within highly regulated, risk-averse fast-paced and complex environments. ?Leading cross-disciplinary teams including SMEs, engineering, IT, risk, reporting and compliance teams. ?Persuasion & conviction: Leading contract negotiations and procurement with external vendors. Action orientated, entrepreneurial delivery approach towards strategy execution and raising delivery standards. ?Leading strategic cyber delivery with a customer and business focused approach.

As well as a crime enthusiast, I am the Global Cybersecurity Advisor for ESET, Europe’s leading cybersecurity company. I research and analyse the latest cybersecurity and AI threats and regularly provide expert commentary to media outlets including the BBC, ITV, The Independent and The Times, offering insight, advice and analysis on stories with a technology or security angle. Before joining ESET, I spent 14 years in the police force investigating computer crime in Dorset’s Digital Forensics Unit and Cyber Crime Team. I worked on hundreds of cases and frequently presented digital evidence in Crown Court for offences ranging from fraud to murder. In 2016, I was chosen to pilot a Home Office initiative to embed cybersecurity advisors within local police forces, helping businesses and communities strengthen their resilience against rising cyber threats. Today, amongst my research, I deliver engaging and interactive talks to businesses and conferences across the UK, sharing practical techniques to improve security. I have spoken to hundreds of organisations, from small enterprises to major companies such as IBM, Vodafone, Barclays, Tesco, the Bank of England and Facebook.

A Chartered Aerospace Engineer turned Cybersecurity Leader, Purvi brings nearly two decades of experience across the UK Government, Intelligence Community, and Defence. She currently leads cyber security within a UK Defence Prime, driving a secure-by-design approach to shape the future of air defence and mission-critical systems. Known for her rare blend of technical expertise, strategic leadership, and human-centred thinking, Purvi delivers compelling insight into high-stakes security leadership, the future of cyber defence, and the power of inclusive innovation. She challenges organisations to rethink resilience not just through technology, but through people, culture, and perspective. A TEDx speaker, keynote presenter, and Advisory Board Member for Cyber London, Purvi is a sought- after voice on global cyber stages. She has spoken at Infosecurity Europe, London Tech Week, International Cyber Expo, the Global Cyber Forum in Riyadh, and CERC in Kuwait. Her speaking topics include security leadership in complex environments, diversity as a strategic advantage, women in technology, and closing the cyber skills gap. A passionate advocate for diversity, mid-career talent, and neurodiversity, Purvi believes cybersecurity isn’t just about defending systems, it’s about shaping the future.