Speaker Sessions at The Big Event, Birmingham
We’re pleased to announce a packed line up of speakers for 2024. Designed to bring you the latest Scheme , motoring and industry news, as well as real-life stories from customers and a host of special guest speakers covering everything from motor racing, accessible beauty, sports and Strictly Come Dancing.
Here’s a glimpse of some of the highlights planned for the NEC this year.
Blind broadcaster, journalist and content creator Lucy Edwards will be sharing her journey from sight loss to becoming a thriving businesswoman as told in her debut book, ‘Blind Not Broken’.
Will Bayley MBE PLY will be interviewed by Mark Ormrod MBE, who will be asking him all about his experience of becoming world number 1 in paralympic table tennis and his hopes for the Paris Paralympics and even a glimpse into his experience on Strictly Come Dancing. Mark will also be putting your questions to Will on the day.
Paralympic table tennis champion – ranked No. 1
Blind broadcaster and disability influencer
BBC presenter Steve Brown will share his journey from suffering a spinal injury to becoming a Paralympian to emerging as a TV personality. And Millie Clare, founder and CEO of Human Beauty, will be leading an inspiring conversation with Helen Dolphin MBE, delving into the heart of beauty, accessibility and empowerment.
BBC TV presenter (Escape to the Country & Countryfile)
Image credit BBC Countryfile
Former Royal Marine and Invictus Games athlete
On Friday, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about our transformative project with CALLUM, our partners in designing the next generation of electric Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (eWAVs).
At Saturday’s event Mike Scudamore from Team BRIT, the world’s only competitive team of all-disabled racing drivers, will be sharing their mission to provide a level playing field for all.
Motability and industry experts
We know the value of hearing directly from our experts on everything from the current trends in vehicle availability to the evolution of EVs, WAVs and adaptations available on the Scheme. So there are plenty of sessions on offer across both days where our team, alongside industry partners including bp pulse, Ohme, Whatcar? and Lifestyle, will be discussing and sharing their insight into all things cars, EVs and the car industry generally.
- Don’t forget, all the speaker sessions will be available on demand after the event, so you won’t miss a thing!
