IFSEC and FIREX International, organised by UBM EMEA, announced its best ever inspirational speaker line-up: rock star physicist Professor Brian Cox OBE; double Olympic gold medallist, Dame Kelly Holmes; and Falklands War veteran, Simon Weston OBE. Taking place as part of the Protection and Management Series 2017, Europe’s leading events for security, fire, safety, workwear, facilities, and service management, at London’s ExCeL from 20th – 22nd June 2017, these three keynotes will support over 84 hours of security and fire safety content.
Launched in 2015, the Inspirational Speaker Series gives visitors the opportunity to hear from leaders outside of the security and fire professions, whose achievements are world-class and incredibly inspiring. Following an industry-wide survey, these three high-calibre speakers were chosen as the overwhelming favourites to lead keynotes in the Keynote Theatre, sponsored by Honeywell, and captain the 2017 speaker programme.
Renowned keynote speakers
Dame Kelly Holmes, presenting 20th June, 2017, 11.30 – 12.30 and joining a panel debate, 12.30 – 13.15, is best known for her success in the 2004 Olympics, where she won two golds and became only the second woman in history to claim the 800m and 1500m titles for British athletics. Prior to her success on the track, she served almost 10 years in the military and was awarded an MBE for her services to the British Army. What many people may not know is that she has also battled with depression, and at Safety & Health Expo, following her keynote speech, Dame Kelly has agreed to share her struggles on the show’s mental health panel discussion. This will immediately follow her speech on ‘Having the passion, compassion and courage to succeed’ on 20th June.
Professor Brian Cox OBE, presenting 21st June, 2017, 11.30 – 12.30, is one of the UK’s most famous (and dare say favourite) physicists, having made the world of science so engaging and accessible to the masses. He has played a key part in the ATLAS and CERN Large Hadron Collider projects, whilst still finding time to take part in TV programmes such as Wonders of the Universe and Wonders of the Solar System, which have been viewed around the world by millions. Many will also know him from his keyboard-playing days in D:Ream, the pop band behind the 90’s hit single, Things Can Only Get Better. Professor Cox will be speaking about ‘Exploring the Universe’ on 21st June.
IFSEC and FIREX announce Professor Brian Cox OBE, Dame Kelly Holmes, and Simon Weston OBE as keynote speakers
4 May 2017
4 May 2017
