Rugby Icon Announced as eoaLive! Keynote Speaker

We’re thrilled to announce Philippa Tuttiett as keynote speaker for the inaugural eoaLive! event taking place at the Library of Birmingham on Wednesday 10 June. 

The theme weaving together eoaLive!, the UK Employee Ownership Awards, and EO Day 2026 is #OwningIt. 

Having now been announced as keynote speaker, we’re sure you’ll agree Philipa Tuttiett’s journey is a prime example of Owning It in action.

Keep reading to discover more or click or tap here to secure your eoaLive! tickets. Spaces are limited to 300, so you’ll have to be quick!

About Philipa

Philippa Tuttiett is a pioneering figure in Welsh rugby and a respected voice in sports broadcasting. 

Known for her leadership both on and off the pitch, she’s represented Wales at the highest levels of the game and later became a trailblazer in major rugby media coverage. 

Her career’s been shaped by moments of triumph alongside unexpected personal challenges that reshaped her path and perspective. 

Beyond sport, Philippa’s carved out a unique entrepreneurial journey and broken new ground. 

Today, she brings together these diverse experiences to inspire audiences with insights on leadership, resilience, and navigating the unexpected.

Be inspired by her journey by joining us in June for eoaLive! We’ll see you there.

Owning It at eoaLive!

Our brand-new one-day conference offers expert insight into the future for EO, with speakers sharing insights on key issues that’ll influence EO businesses over the next year and beyond.  

Sessions range from economic and social impact trends to employment issues and how new technology will shape our working lives – all through an EO lens.  

Secure your tickets now.

Sponsored by Howden 

The keynote session is supported by Howden, headline sponsor for eoaLive! and the UK EO Awards 2026.

“Employee ownership isn’t just something we talk about at Howden – it’s the foundation of who we are – so it’s a real privilege to support this year’s combined eoaLive! and UK EO Awards,” said Martin Camp, Executive Director at Howden.

“This partnership gives us a valuable opportunity to keep the conversation evolving, champion the power of the employee ownership model, and explore how we can grow its reach and impact.  

“I’m excited to see what we can achieve together as we continue to Own It and build on everything that makes this movement so inspiring.”