gdb Re-Energise Conference 2026

 

 

The wait is over, gdb Re-Energise is back for 2026.

This inspiring event brings together business owners, leaders and teams for a morning of motivation.

With coffee, a light breakfast and four motivational speakers, attendees will be engaged, uplifted and ready to connect.

 

Compered by John Young, former BBC South East Newsreader, the conference concludes with a buffet lunch and valuable networking opportunities.

 

Details:

Venue: Stanhill Court Hotel, Stan Hill, Charlwood, Horley, RH6 0EP

Date: Thursday 22nd January 2026

Times: 08.30 - 14.30 - Starting with breakfast and closing with a buffet lunch.

 

 

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Speakers

 

 

Nicky McCrudden

Nicky McCrudden is a leading expert in compassion-driven leadership and thriving workplaces. A PhD researcher, podcaster, and seasoned L&D professional, Nicky blends scientific insight with real-world experience to ignite humanity as a unique competitive advantage in an increasingly AI-focused world.

 

Wired for Compassion in 2026: Igniting Humanity as a Competitive Advantage in an AI world.

This session explores how compassionate and kind communication can serve as a powerful business differentiator. It highlights ways to mitigate the risks of compassionate workplaces, offers guidance on embracing compassion at work without regret, and provides practical strategies for SME businesses to create truly human workplaces.

 

Matt Turner MBE

Matt started Creative Pod in 2006 and has since developed his business portfolio up to The Creative Group, comprised of Creative Pod - a full-service marketing agency, ECHO - a sponsorship brokerage; the PrintShop - a full-service printing agency, and 427 Marketing - a specialist SEO agency.

Whilst being an award winning serial entrepreneur and a former co-owner of Crawley Town FC, Matt Turner is extremely passionate about philanthropy. As well as being a Patron of St Peter & St James Hospice, he is also a patron of Chestnut Tree House and the founder of Young Start-Up Talent, a competition which aimed to help 16 to 25-year-old entrepreneurs - supporting over 650 young entrepreneurs and creative 3500+ jobs.

 

Matt was recently awarded an MBE in the Kings Birthday Honours for services to Business and Charity.

 

Be careful what you wish for! Trials and tribulations of a serial entrepreneur.

Being an entrepreneur isn’t always about the successes, it’s about the people you help and the lessons you learn along the way. This engaging session will take you on a journey of amusing, anecdotical stories from an entrepreneur who started their business in their bedroom aged 21 over two decades ago.

 

Matt’s experience spans multiple countries whilst wearing different hats from investor and export champion to charity patron and even football club owner. You never really know if the decisions you make are the right ones or not so enjoy listening to the highs and lows of a seasoned local entrepreneur.

 

 

Camron Malik

The driving force behind one of the UK’s most successful professional squash families, a family celebrated for its achievements in squash and for its extraordinary resilience, Camron Malik brings a unique blend of high‑performance coaching, community leadership, and real‑world resilience, shaped through years of mentoring elite athletes and building a culture of ambition, discipline, and teamwork.

Camron’s leadership deepened further following the loss of his youngest son, Sumner, in 2018, strengthening the family’s commitment to living with purpose and positivity. Today, Camron and Team Malik continue to inspire through their focus on performance, resilience, and meaningful growth.

 

Continuing to Thrive

Camron will share powerful lessons on mindset, motivation, and resilience, shaped not only by coaching elite athletes but by navigating profound family adversity following the loss of his youngest son, Sumner, in 2018. Their journey, fuelled by Sumner’s spirit and determination offers a deeply human perspective on what it means to perform under pressure and lead with purpose.

 

Camron’s keynote sets the tone for a year of growth, energy, and possibility, perfect for anyone ready to elevate their performance and re‑energise their business in 2026.

 

Be inspired by the remarkable story and mindset of Camron Malik.

 

Meet our Compere

 

John Young has been the proud host of gdb Re-Energise since 2018 — and is delighted to be back one final time this year.

Through his background as a BBC TV News presenter, John has worked with many gdb members to help them make complicated things clear, whether that’s been in their presentations to the Board, sales pitches to potential clients, or Staff Meetings on Teams.

But if you look closely at this headshot, you may notice that John is now a little older than when it was taken …

… which has made him realise it’s time for a change himself. So he plans to re-energise his own life by retiring from his business when he turns 60 this summer, to become a Magistrate, volunteer helping young people with employability skills in Sussex schools, and steep himself in his love for local history at Sussex’s Archive, The Keep!

 

 

 

Ticket Prices:

(incl. breakfast & buffet lunch):

We encourage you to bring your contacts and colleagues to Re-Energise so that they can all benefit from this positive kick start to 2026.

 

gdb Members

• Table of 6 - £300 plus Vat
• Individual Ticket - £65 plus Vat

Non-Members

• Non Member Table of 6 - £360 plus Vat
• Non Member Individual Ticket - £75 plus Vat

 

Don't forget, if your gdb membership package includes inclusive event credit you can use any remaining credit towards up to 2 Re-Energise tickets.

 

FAQS

What are my travel options?

Free parking is available onsite. Alternatively, the nearest train stations are Gatwick Airport and Horley. Limited bus routes into Charlwood so taxi or car is reccommended. 

 

Do I need to be a member to attend?

No! This event is open to all. We would love to have you onboard though, so please contact mandi@gatwickdiamondbusiness.com for more information.

 

What is your refund policy?

Refunds are not available after the 22nd December 2025. After this date your ticket/s are transferable to another person but no refunds will be offered.