Speakers

 

We already have some outstanding speakers lined up, with more to come. News on speakers will be posted here as they are confirmed.

Lord Jack McConnell

Our keynote speaker is Jack McConnell, a member of the House of Lords and First Minister of Scotland (2001-2007). Lord McConnell is Chancellor of the University of Stirling, Co-Chair of the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on the UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development; Vice President of UNICEF UK; an adviser to the peace process in the Philippines and Chair of the McConnell International Foundation.

The McConnell International Foundation exists to support those who are working to build peace and sustainable development, particularly but not exclusively in sub-Saharan Africa. They work with local partners to deliver innovative programmes within their priorities of conflict prevention and peacebuilding, education and skills development.

Gordon McInally

We are also delighted to have our own Gordon McInally, Immediate Past President of Rotary International and Trustee of the Rotary Foundation.

Mark DiBiase

Mark is a Past District Governor from Mississippi and will be addressing the conference as RI President Stephanie's personal representative