TEDxWarwick Salon

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

• Faye Bate

  Dr. Faye Bate is a medical doctor, digital creator, podcaster and founder of Her Discussions, a community-led space supporting authentic discussions about women's health. She is best known for using her online platforms to bring transparency, evidence-based, and warmth to the world of healthcare, helping women live happier and healthier lives. Since qualifying as a doctor, Faye has continued to blend clinical work with digital storytelling: shedding light on the realities of healthcare, wellness, and the systemic research inequalities that disproportionately affect women. She has worked with international health and wellness brands, appeared on panels discussing women in medicine and social media responsibility, and has become an advocate for honest, inclusive discussions both online and in real life.

• Hannah Greenwood

  Hannah Greenwood is an international Leadership Speaker, Coach and Writer working at the intersection of business, psychology and transformation. From executive boardrooms to entrepreneurial ventures, she has guided pioneering leaders across industries — including BNP Paribas, Deloitte, Salesforce, Deutsche Bank, Nestlé, WPP and more. Founder & Director of Cascãd and Associate at London Business School, Hannah has also taught leadership at HULT International Business School and formerly led Counselling Courses at the Metanoia Training Institute for Psychotherapy.

• Heather Fisher

  Birmingham-based Rugby World Cup winner and former GB bobsledder, Heather is an accomplished elite athlete, motivational speaker, LGBT advocate and media personality with her own BBC radio podcast. Since retiring as an athlete, she has become an accomplished motivational speaker, MC an event host and has taken on a number of TV and radio opportunities. Building on her stint on Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins, she became a celebrity warrior on BBC survival show Go Hard or Go Home. Heather also does extensive charity work raising money for young people with autism and for those with alopecia.

• Jitender Arora

  Partner and Chief Information Security Officer at Deloitte for North and South Europe with over 25 years of experience at the forefront of cyber, risk, resilience, and trust, his work centres on identifying weak signals and hidden vulnerabilities before they become major failures. Having navigated high-stakes environments and complex crises, Jitender brings a rare perspective on leadership - one shaped not just by technology, but by humanity. Partner and Chief Information Security Officer at Deloitte for North and South Europe with over 25 years of experience at the forefront of cyber, risk, resilience, and trust, his work centres on identifying weak signals and hidden vulnerabilities before they become major failures.

• Luana Lo Piccolo

  Specialising in Legal Tech, Al and Global Digital Governance, Luana advises governments, international institutions and businesses in designing Al governance strategies that move beyond regulatory compliance to foster ethical leadership, long-term resilience, and sustainable innovation. In recognition of her impact, Luana has been named: • Best Legal Strategist in Responsible Al & Regulatory Compliance by the Global Legal Association (2025) • Best Responsible Al Leader by the Responsible Al Institute (2024) With a strong background in digital policy, Luana has played an influential role in shaping major digital regulations, including the EU AI Act and the Digital Services Act, and is widely recognized for advancing tech accountability and responsible Al adoption.

• Simon Hodes

  Dr. Simon Hodes is an experienced London-based GP working both in the NHS and Private Sector with a special interest in preventative care, lifestyle medicine and the power of human connection in shaping long-term health. Qualified in 1996, and full time GP since 2000 working in frontline primary care, he has championed a holistic, person-centred approach that looks beyond symptoms to understand the social, emotional, and community factors influencing wellbeing and healthspan. Simon's clinical work spans traditional general practice, digital health innovation, and advocacy for more compassionate, relationship-driven healthcare systems. He is passionate about continuity of care, empowering patients through education, small sustainable lifestyle changes, and building stronger support networks— particularly in an era where loneliness, chronic disease, and burnout are on the rise. Alongside his clinical practice, Simon regularly teaches, mentors, and speaks on topics including cardio-metabolic health, behavioural change, longevity, and the evolving role of the GP.