Speakers

Our speakers will be looking to inspire you, empower you and share innovative ways that you can use to make a difference within your business now and for the future.

NADIM & TANYA
LAPEROUSE

FOUNDERS

THE NATASHA ALLERGY RESEARCH FOUNDATION

The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation (www.narf.org.uk) is a charity giving a voice to the 2 to 3 million people in the UK who are living with diagnosed food allergies. It works across 3 foundation pillars, i) Policy and law, ii) science and medical research and iii) education.

SAMUEL MORT

HOTEL SERVICES MANAGER

CARE UK

SACHIN PARMER

FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

GRAPHIC KITCHEN

Sachin Parmar is the Founder of Graphic Kitchen, a specialist branding and marketing agency focused on driving measurable growth - or as he puts it, putting “bums on seats & heads in beds.”

With over 20 years of experience, Sachin works at the intersection of brand, technology, and commercial performance. His recent work focuses on how AI is reshaping discoverability, introducing the concept of the “AI Shadow” - the version of your brand that artificial intelligence presents to the world.

Through his talks and consultancy, he helps organisations understand how to influence this new layer of visibility and stay competitive in an AI-driven landscape.

SUZI PAYTON

AuDHD SPEAKER, COMEDIAN & COACH

Suzi Payton is a speaker, author, comedian, and confidence coach on a mission to improve the world for neurodivergent folks.

She uses her passion, comedy skills, and lived experience as an AuDHDer to challenge outdated perceptions of neurodivergence and spark real change. Suzi also lives with Tourette’s and OCD, and brings all of that into her work with honesty, humour, and heart.

Through a unique blend of comedy and insightful talks, Suzi educates and inspires audiences across businesses, charities, and organisations—helping them support neurodivergent friends, clients, and colleagues to thrive, not just survive.

Suzi supports neurodivergent business owners in building the confidence to unmask, ditch self-doubt, and work with their inner critic, so that Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) strikes less and less often, through a unique blend of coaching and comedy skills.

Her approach is playful, empowering, and rooted in the belief that confidence isn’t about changing who you are; it’s about trusting who you are.

Suzi has created and regularly hosts an inclusive event called ADHD The Experience, which is by and for neurodivergent folks. This event seamlessly blends comedy with educational talks, offering a one-of-a-kind experience that has been well-received by the neurodivergent community.

Suzi has recently co-authored a book: Lost & Now Found: A guide to understanding and accepting yourself for late-discovered autistic adults with Kate Laine-Toner, published by Jessica Kingsley Publishing.

TOBY PORTER

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

HOSPICE UK

SARAH RESTALL

CULTURE AND WELLBEING CONSULTANT

HELLO ALL CONSULTING

Sarah Restall is a Culture and Wellbeing consultant, facilitator, and storyteller with over fifteen years of experience supporting organisations to strengthen the mental health and wellbeing of their people. She has worked with more than 800 organisations across sectors, helping leaders and teams build cultures of openness, prevention, and psychological safety.

Drawing on both professional expertise and her own lived experience of a mental health problem, Sarah speaks openly and safely about the realities of struggle, using storytelling to reduce stigma and encourage more compassionate workplace conversations.

Now a freelance consultant, Sarah partners with organisations to design practical, human-centred wellbeing strategies and engaging learning experiences. She lives by the sea in Margate, England, where she also works as a practising artist.

ILONA TOMZA

NACC CARE CHEF OF THE YEAR CHAMPION 2025

DEVELOPMENT CHEF - INNOVATION

PORTHAVEN CARE HOMES

As a chef in Porthaven, I’ve learned that food is rarely “just food”-often the best part of the day. A familiar pudding can spark a memory, and a hearty stew can bring a smile wider than the dessert plate. I like to think of myself as serving not just meals, but moments of joy, bringing celebratory feel to every plate. Understanding how ability to detect flavour in elderly clientele declines steadily over the years, amplifying flavour, enhancing the eating experience is the key to my success. For many, food is one of the greatest pleasures in life, and I believe every dish deserves dignity, care, memorable favour. My aim is very simple: make food that taste great, wakes memories and warms up the soul.