keynote speakers

Jermaine Harris, Inspirational Speaker, Empowered Results
Jermaine Harris’ life changed after a car accident and a football injury that nearly cost him his leg.
Once caught in a cycle of excessive drinking, gambling, and debt, he turned his life around, reading 380+ self-help books, losing weight, running marathons, starting a business, and becoming an award-winning speaker and father.
Now an Empowerment Speaker and coach, Jermaine helps others transform their lives. He also fundraises for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust after his son’s diagnosis in 2015.

James Bullion, Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care and Integrated Care, CQC
James joined CQC as Interim Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care and Integrated Care in June 2023.
James was previously Executive Director of Adult Social Services at Norfolk County Council. He was also a member of the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board. As president of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) in 2020-21, James supported and advocated for people using care during the pandemic. He has also been the ADASS representative supporting the development of our new assessments of local authorities. James has been working with the Department of Health and Social Care on their plans to ensure people can leave hospital when they are well enough to do so.
Conference chairs
Future of Care

Sameena Ali-Khan
Award-winning Television Presenter, ITV
Sameena Ali-Khan is an award winning television presenter, an experienced event host and a hardworking mum.
When she was younger, she was always chosen to be the narrator for school plays, perhaps because she loves to talk! She is very fortunate to have a career where she use her skills to communicate stories in a warm and engaging way. She grew up in Africa and travelled extensively as her parents worked abroad. It was the best education she could wish of for! She met people from different countries and developed an interest in a wide range of subjects.
Sameena’s extensive experience of live work and her engaging personality make her the obvious choice for all types of presenting work. Her warmth, humour and professionalism always engages the audience and she genuinely cares about the success of the event. Her enthusiasm on stage shines through and she makes any event special for the client and the guests. Sameena always prepares thoroughly to ensure every event is slick and professional. That’s why clients book her time and again. She has chaired panel discussions for well known organisations including Hitachi, Facebook, Vodaphone, NHS and Grant Thornton. The topics have included Wealth Management, Education, Business, Terrorism, Diversity, Mental Health, Brexit and the Arts.
Healthcare Design & Build

Jon Chapman
Head of Care, Pinders
Jon is a Director of Pinders, the leading specialist business appraisers and valuers, having been involved in the valuation of care businesses of all sizes for more than thirty years. Jon is a regular advisor to operators, lenders and developers and organised the Healthcare Design Awards for twenty-five years.
Dementia Care

Big Ian Donaghy
Dementia Campaigner
Big Ian is more than a speaker, he is a DOER. He works tirelessly to raise dementia awareness, improving care and combatting loneliness, always
focusing on the individual drawing on his experience of 20 years teaching young people with learning difficulties, and 15 years in the world of
care.
Experienced in filling theatres, hosting conferences across the UK and Europe, Ian speaks with an infectious enthusiasm that is simultaneously entertaining and thought-provoking making audiences laugh and cry in equal measure.
Full speaker programme coming soon