Optix previews conference

Optix has confirmed the guest speakers and agenda for its 2023 conference, which returns to Celtic Manor in Newport for the sixth time on March 13-15.

Trevor Rowley, director of Optix, said: ‘As always, our agenda balances Optix content with external speakers who can inspire, motivate and entertain. We have an exciting lineup with Steven Bartlett booked as our keynote to close the conference.’

TV presenter Gyles Brandreth will host the event and in a change to the usual after dinner speaker on Monday night, Queen tribute band Supreme Queen will perform.

Speakers included: marketing expert Jeremy Hemmings; Sir John Jones, education professional; and Fred Sirieix, TV personality and hospitality specialist.