Our Keynote speaker this year is Chris Riddell – illustrator, author and political cartoonist. Passionate about the act of creation, politically committed, and currently meeting thousands of young people from every background across the UK in his role as Children’s Laureate, Chris will bring his unique wit and world-view to a keynote which promises inspiration and challenge in equal measure.

Session Producer Ed Pugh on Chris’s keynote:

You can’t find a person more creative than Chris Riddell for this Keynote – he’s an illustrator, author, political cartoonist, award winner and current Chrildren’s Laureate. He is also deceptively humourous and fun. Stand by for creation before your very eyes…