2025 General Speaker

David Smith OBE

David Smith OBE

The former Head of Profession for Government Knowledge and Information Management (GKIM). David led the team carrying out eDiscovery and KIM activities within the (now) Ministry of Housing, Communities and…

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Asif Khan

Asif Khan

Asif Khan was appointed Director of the Scottish Poetry Library from June 2016. The Scottish Poetry Library (SCP) is an independent charity that provides a comprehensive, free lending and enquiry…

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Naomi Korn

Naomi Korn

Naomi Korn is a prominent UK-based expert in copyright and data protection. She is the CEO and founder of Naomi Korn Associates, a leading UK-based consultancy specialising in copyright and…

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Jane Secker

Jane Secker

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Kirsty Walker

Kirsty Walker

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Dr David McMenemy

Dr David McMenemy

David is a Reader in Information Studies within the College of Arts and Humanities at the University of Glasgow.  David's research interests encompass information law and ethics, including intellectual freedom,…

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Sue Lacey Bryant

Sue Lacey Bryant

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Lisa McLaren

Lisa McLaren

Lisa is the current Deputy Director at SCONUL and leads on services. She sits on the AI Working Group, which has held meetings with key suppliers in this area and…

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Helen Rimmer

Helen Rimmer

Helen Rimmer is a kindness and wellbeing coach, certified burnout coach and author of The Kind Librarian. She founded The Kind Brave Leader and brings over 20 years of senior…

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Dr Elinor Carmi

Dr Elinor Carmi

Dr. Elinor Carmi is a Senior Lecturer in Data Politics and Social Justice at the Sociology & Criminology Department at City University, London, UK. Dr. Carmi is a digital rights…

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