Public Speaking by Ian O'Donnell

2026

Westminster Insight ESG Reporting and Transition Plans Conference Panelist
“How to make Climate Transition Planning and Disclosure a Reality”
Panellist at Rising Stronger – Building climate-resilient enterprises – Kingston upon-Thames Borough – March 2026
Panellist at Risk & Resolution Conference – HCR Wright Hassall – March 2026
“Why Digital Transformation Projects Fail – The Leadership Challenge” at the National Manufacturing Summit at the MTC – Manufacturing Technology Centre – March 2026

CIPR Independent Practitioner Network – Budget Round-up – Advice and Panel Q&A December 2025
FSB Climate Clinic: Practical Support for SMEs on Net Zero Policy and Flood Risk – co speaker with Zurich Insurance – November 2025
Generative AI: A solution to the SME skills challenge? – November 2025 – https://digit-research.org/events/generative-ai-a-solution-to-the-sme-skills-challenge/
ESG and Sustainability Reporting Conference – October 2025
Main Stage Panellist at Festival of Entrepreneurs – “Can Britain compete? What growing businesses need to thrive in 2025 and beyond” – October 2025
Speaker at Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG) Conference – June 2025
Panellist at National Convenience Show – Impact of Government decisions on the retail sector – May 2025
Speaker at County Councils Network Conference on the topic of growth and small business. (watch video) – May 2025

Speaker at Trade Association Forum Best Practice Exchange – September 2024
Co-chairing a round-table discussion on Skills for AI alongside Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Michelle Donelan MP & Minister for Digital Economy Saqib Bhatti MP MBE – 2024