Horizon | Levy UK+I

Comms Day 2026

Welcome to Horizon!

We're thrilled to welcome you to Horizon on October 12th & 13th in Edinburgh, taking place at The EICC and the National Museum of Scotland.

To help you prepare for what promises to be an incredible experience, we've provided an outline agenda along with essential travel and hotel information.

Daytime

The daytime sessions will take place at The EICC, a world-class conference venue located in the heart of Edinburgh.

Get ready to hear from an exceptional lineup of panelists, headline keynote speakers and thought leaders shaping the future of our industry - all paired with outstanding hospitality from the team.

October 12th:
Welcome reception from: 11.30am
Conference starts: 1.00pm
Conference ends: 5.00pm

October 13th:
Welcome breakfast from: 9.00am
Conference starts: 10.00am
Conference ends: 1.00pm

Evening

For the evening reception, we’re taking the celebration to the iconic National Museum of Scotland - a truly spectacular setting for what promises to be an unforgettable night of exceptional food and drink along with an exclusive set from superstar DJ Pete Tong!

Evening starts: 7.00pm
Evening ends: 11.30pm
Dress code: think drinks with friends!

Accommodation

Edinburgh city centre offers a wide selection of hotels within walking distance of the EICC, and you can save an average of 12–18% on published rates using the EICC’s accommodation booking tool.

Cloakroom and luggage storage will be available for you at the EICC throughout the event.

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Transportation

FROM THE AIRPORT:
There is an excellent taxi service from the airport to the city. It costs approximately £15 to to the EICC and the journey takes 25 minutes depending on the time of day.

FROM THE TRAIN STATION:
Waverley Station is 1.3 miles from the EICC, a 30 minute walk.

FROM THE EICC TO THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND:
For the evening reception, round-trip transportation is provided between the EICC and the National Museum of Scotland. Coaches will depart from the EICC at 7.O0pm.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

We are proud to host an elite lineup of thought leaders and industry pioneers for powerhouse sessions designed to spark new perspectives.

Dr. Federica
Amati

‘Britain’s Top Nutritionist’ Dr. Federica is a medical scientist, registered public health nutritionist, and bestselling author dedicated to advancing evidence-based nutrition. Federica works as Head Nutritionist at ZOE, head of nutrition science at Well Founded Health and Research Fellow at Imperial College London.
Alastair
Campbell

For a decade, Alastair served as Tony Blair's closest communications strategist and chief spokesman, playing a central role in shaping the political narrative during a transformative period in British politics. Since leaving politics, he's built a prolific career as an author, commentator and campaigner on mental health.
Andy
Lansing

Visionary Chairman and CEO of Levy, Andy has steered the company’s immense growth for nearly four decades. His leadership has transformed Levy into a global hospitality powerhouse, generating an annual revenue of over $4 billion. Levy’s renowned hospitality empire now spans over 350 venues worldwide, captivating guests with unforgettable experiences.
Pete
Tong MBE

DJ I Producer I Entrepreneur: Pete is one of the most influential figures in electronic music, shaping generations of listeners through BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix, Ibiza Classics, and a decades-long career spanning DJing, A&R and cultural leadership. As co-founder of IMS & Pete Tong DJ Academy, he continues to champion new talent and guide the global scene forward.

GUEST PANELISTS

high‑impact conversations featuring trailblazers and innovators, built to provoke thought, inspire dialogue and drive meaningful change.

Sam Bompass

Co-founder of Bompass & Parr, a multi-sensory design studio, Sam spends his time developing ideas that are universally appealing, experientially compelling and highly press-worthy.
Dr Leanne
Cullen-Unsworth

Leanne is an internationally recognised marine scientist and CEO of Project Seagrass, the world’s leading seagrass conservation organisation working to secure a future for seagrass meadows and the people who depend on them.
Jacob Dyke

Jacob serves as the General Manager for The European Nature Trust. He is a dedicated conservationist in habitat and river catchment restoration, with experience spanning conservation philanthropy, nature finance, ecotourism and strategic grantmaking.
David Fein

David is Vice Chair of The Earthshot Prize, the most prestigious global environment prize in history, designed to incentivise change and help repair our planet over the next ten years.
Jon Lee

Jon is the Creative Director at 20.20, an experience design and branding consultancy that specialises in retail, hospitality, entertainment, and sports venue architecture.
Douglas McMaster

Douglas is a chef and owner of the Zero Waste restaurant Silo in London, in addition to being an acclaimed chef and restaurateur, Douglas is a sought-after lecturer and public speaker on the future of food.
Maddi Nicholson

Maddi is Founder Director of Art Gene which has established a community orchard at Allotment Soup, 1.6 acres of former scrub land in one of Britain’s most economically and culturally deprived areas which enables local people to grow organic nutrient-rich food.
Holly Ramsden

Holly is GrubsUp! Project Officer at the North York Moors National Park Authority, GrubsUp! is a successful nature recovery project creating and restoring vital wildlife corridors.

Steve Sayer

Steve is Vice President and General Manager of The O2, the world's most popular music and entertainment venue, and leads on venue strategy & customer experience.
Felicity Shankar

Fresh from delivering FIFA House in New York during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Felicity is the CEO of The iLUKA Collective, one of the sports industry's leading experiential agencies.
Richard Thompson

Richard is the Chair of the England and Wales Cricket Board, with a stated ambition to make cricket the country’s most inclusive sport. He is Global Chair of Sport, Talent & Entertainment at M&C Saatchi PLC and serves as Chair of Levy UK & Ireland.
Sander van Stiphout

Sander leads the innovation and advisory departments of the Johan Cruijff ArenA, the first stadium in the world to achieve B Corp™ certification for its measurable commitment to people and the planet.
Dr Vincent Walsh

A highly respected ecosystems expert, and prominent leader in supply chain innovation and large-scale decarbonisation programmes, Vincent founded RegenfarmCo, a regenerative agriculture company which works with farmers and landowners to replace monoculture with more circular growing processes.
Paul van Zyl

Co-Founder & CEO, The Conduit: Paul leads a global community dedicated to social improvement through entrepreneurship. His distinguished career includes serving as Executive Secretary of South Africa’s post-apartheid Truth and Reconciliation Commission.