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A keynote that changes the conversation.

Victoria works with leadership teams to surface and shift the assumptions driving experienced talent out – and to build practical plans for doing things differently.

Upcoming appearance

FT Weekend Festival

5 September 2026 · Kenwood House Gardens, London
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Speaking Topics

Four talks. One urgent argument.

All talks can be tailored for conferences, corporate leadership days or policy forums. Most run 30–60 minutes with Q&A.

Mirrors the four parts of the book: Understanding, Powering, Driving and Scaling the Revolution.

1

Why experience is the most valuable asset in the AI age

The counterintuitive argument for why AI makes experienced workers more valuable – not less.

2

The business case for the 50+ workforce

The evidence, the case studies and the practical steps – for leadership teams ready to act.

3

The longevity economy: policy, business and individual opportunity

The macro picture – and what it means for government, business and individuals.

4

AI and the experienced professional – opportunity, not threat

A practical, optimistic talk for 50+ professionals navigating the AI revolution.

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Working with Victoria

Tailored every time

Every talk is shaped around your audience, sector and objectives.

Evidence-based

Grounded in peer-reviewed research, real case studies and 20+ years advising organisations.

Warm, urgent, practical

Audiences leave energised and with things to do.

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Victoria also runs Next-Up

Beyond keynotes, Next-Up works with organisations on boardroom briefings, workshops for HR and leadership teams, consulting on the future of work, individual coaching and CV & LinkedIn support – helping retain the expertise of experienced professionals.

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