Cvent has announced television presenter,
wellness advocate, and best-selling author Davina McCall MBE, as one of the
keynote speakers for Cvent CONNECT Europe.
Television and radio presenter Dermot O’Leary returns as
Master of Ceremonies for a second consecutive year. Held 15-16 October at the
InterContinental London – The O2, the annual customer and industry conference
will offer both in-person and virtual experiences.
The 2025 conference will feature more than 60 expert-led sessions, with
a pre-conference day on 14 October including product upskilling through Cvent
Academy training camps and exclusive invite-only programming. Designed to equip
attendees with actionable insights and practical strategies, the conference
programme offers tailored education and networking opportunities across the
entire meetings and events ecosystem.
“Davina McCall’s dynamic career in television and impactful advocacy
will bring compelling and authentic stories of resilience and personal
achievement to the Cvent CONNECT Europe stage,” said Felicia Asiedu, marketing director for Europe at Cvent. “We’re equally excited to welcome back Dermot
O’Leary as Master of Ceremonies, following his standout appearance last year.
He is genuinely fascinated by our industry, having built great rapport with
many attendees last year, and he’s thrilled to be back.”
More about the Cvent CONNECT Europe speakers:
- Davina McCall is
one of the UK’s most recognisable and respected broadcasters. She rose to fame
as the original host of Big Brother and
has since fronted numerous popular programmes, including The
Masked Singer, Long Lost Family,
and My
Mum, Your Dad. An accomplished live presenter, Davina has
hosted major events such as the BRIT Awards and the BAFTAs, and has long been
involved with Comic Relief, reporting from Kenya and Uganda on the charity’s
work in Africa. Beyond television, she is a passionate advocate for women’s
health, helping to lead national conversations around menopause awareness,
mental wellbeing, and fitness. In her keynote, Davina will share candid
reflections on personal challenges, successes and wellbeing, offering
inspiration and practical insights for attendees.
- Dermot
O’Leary is a celebrated TV and radio presenter, best known for hosting This Morning, The X
Factor, and The Dermot O’Leary Show on BBC Radio 2. In addition to his TV, radio
and entertainment success, Dermot was awarded the Presidential
Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad 2020 and is an ambassador for
both UNICEF and CAFOD. O'Leary will host exclusive interviews, including a keynote
conversation with Davina McCall.
To register or learn more about the event, visit the Cvent CONNECT Europe website.
