Speakers
What makes our speaker programme unique is the combination of professional expertise and lived experience.Â
Alongside industry leaders, practitioners, and subject matter experts, we welcome speakers who bring personal perspectives and real-life stories. Together, they provide a richer understanding of the challenges, opportunities, and innovations shaping each topic area.
Meet our speakers for 2026
The full programme is being fine-tuned, and details of our confirmed speakers will be updated soon.
Keynote: Mark Gaston
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Spire Edinburgh Hospitals
James Czencz
Lecturer - Physiotherapy, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences CQUniversity Australia
Betty Hutchon
Honorary Consultant Neurodevelopmental Occupational Therapist, University College London Hospital (UCLH)
Annamaria Madera
Deputy Head of Education, CandLE Communication and Learning Enterprises
Tracey McDermott
Head of Education, Education Resources South Lanarkshire Council
Derek Couper
Head of Medical Negligence, Scotland. Slater and Gordon Lawyers UK
Ellie Simpson
Founder of CP Teens UK and former World Championship frame runner
Amy Gordon
Senior Habilitation Specialist, Guide Dogs UK
Peter Lock
Habilitation Specialist, Guide Dogs UK
Cerebral Palsy Scotland
Details coming soon
Ailsa Adams
Clinical AT Specialist, Smartbox Assistive Technology
Scottish Disability Sport
Details coming soon
Claire Gardener
Project Support, Anne Cossar & Associates
Liam Harvey
Details coming soon
