Speakers Driving Progress Across the North and Beyond The 2025 Northern forum brings a line-up of experienced leaders and fresh thinkers, bringing practical insights and strategic foresight to the forum.

• Kath O’Dwyer Chair Solace
• Lord Liam Booth-Smith Booth-Smith former chief of staff to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
• Matthew Taylor Taylor Chief Executive NHS Confed
• Pam Smith Chief Executive Newcastle City Council
• Robin Tuddenham Chief Executive, Calderdale Council
• Tom Stannard Chief Executive Manchester City Council
• Tom Riordan Second Permanent Secretary Department for Health and Social Care