We are delighted to announce that Oli France, world-renowned expedition leader and motivational speaker, will be joining us as our special guest at this year’s Employment Law Annual Conference, taking place on Thursday 2nd October at Bedford Lodge Hotel, Newmarket.
This year’s conference, themed ‘Legal and Strategic Insights for HR and Leadership’, will provide essential updates on the most significant employment law reforms in a generation. Alongside expert guidance from Greene & Greene’s employment law team, attendees will hear from Oli France, whose extraordinary experiences and insights offer a powerful perspective on leadership, resilience, and navigating high-pressure environments.
About Oli France
Oli France has spent over 15 years leading teams through some of the world’s most extreme and unpredictable environments—from warzones in Iraq and the Congo to the frozen frontiers of Siberia. His expeditions have spanned 75 countries, and his stories include surviving avalanches, navigating minefields, and enduring interrogations. Yet through it all, Oli has discovered that even in the darkest places, there is strength, beauty, and opportunity—if we choose to seek it.
As a speaker, Oli shares lessons on self-confidence, decision-making, and resilience, drawing parallels between the challenges of remote expeditions and the pressures faced by leaders in today’s workplace. His insights have inspired global organisations including Google, HP, Rolls Royce, and elite international sports teams.
Oli is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, a Winter Mountain Leader, and is supported by leading global brands. His adventures have been featured by BBC, Red Bull, National Geographic, and more.
Why Oli’s message matters for HR and leadership today
With the introduction of the Employment Rights Bill, the workplace is undergoing transformative change. From extended tribunal limitation periods and stronger unfair dismissal protections to enhanced whistleblowing and expanded family-friendly rights, HR professionals and business leaders are facing a fast-evolving legal landscape.
Oli’s session will offer a timely and inspiring counterpoint to the legal content of the day—reminding us that leadership is not just about compliance and policy, but about courage, adaptability, and guiding teams through uncertainty.
Event details
Date: Thursday 2nd October.
Time: 9:15am – 1:00pm.
Venue: Bedford Lodge Hotel, Bury Road, Newmarket CB8 7BX.
Book your free place
Spaces are limited – don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert legal insights and hear from one of the UK’s most compelling leadership speakers.
For more information, please contact Laura Watts on 01284 717422.
