Kinly Inspire London 2026
A leading event where inspiration, innovation, and collaboration shape the future of work.
Join Kinly Inspire London 2026 at CodeNode
Connect, learn, and be inspired
Theme: High-Impact Workplaces, Where People, Space & Technology Perform
Join peers, partners, and industry experts for an afternoon focused on how collaboration and AV technologies are reshaping the future of work. Kinly Inspire is designed to bring together different perspectives, spark new thinking, and create valuable connections across our community.
Through a carefully curated mix of expert insights, live demonstrations, and open discussions, you’ll gain practical ideas you can take back into your own organisation. Just as importantly, it’s an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, exchange experiences with others, and be part of the conversations defining what comes next.
From Technology to Performance
This year’s theme explores how organisations move beyond deploying technology to creating workplaces that truly perform. As work environments become more dynamic, the focus shifts to building connected ecosystems where people, space, and technology work seamlessly together. Inspire 2026 brings this to life by showcasing how leading organisations are designing and operating high-impact workplaces that drive productivity, engagement, and measurable business outcomes.
By combining real-world experiences with forward-looking perspectives, the event highlights how to close the gap between investment and adoption, and how to turn collaboration technology into a true enabler of performance.
Expert insights
Hear from industry leaders and technology partners shaping the future of the workplace.
Latest innovations in AV and collaboration technology
Explore live demos of cutting-edge workplace solutions powered by advanced AV and AI.
Networking opportunities
Connect with peers, partners, and industry experts throughout the event.
Our Speakers for Kinly Inspire London 2026
Julia Hobsbawm
How Can We Create Workplaces That Work Better for People and Business?
Julia Hobsbawm OBE will join Kinly Inspire London to deliver a keynote on how to create more human-centered workplaces in an era of technological and cultural change.
An award-winning author, strategist, and columnist, Julia is a leading voice on the future of work. She was among the first to predict the rise of hybrid working and has helped organizations navigate the impact of AI, workplace culture, wellbeing, generational change, and evolving employee expectations.
Julia is the author of acclaimed books, including The Nowhere Office: Re-inventing Work and the Workplace of the Future, named by Financial Times as one of the best business books of 2022. Awarded an OBE for Services to Business, she is also the founder of Editorial Intelligence and a sought-after advisor, broadcaster, and speaker.
Mark Foster
High Performance: Lessons from Elite Athletes
Mark Foster is one of Britain's most accomplished athletes, with a remarkable 23-year swimming career that included five Olympic Games, 51 international medals, World, European, and Commonwealth titles, and eight world records. In 2008, he carried the British flag at the Beijing Olympic Games opening ceremony, one of the highest honours in international sport. Today, Mark is a respected broadcaster, commentator, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker.
Drawing on his experience of performing at the highest level, Mark will join us at Kinly Inspire London to share powerful insights on resilience, wellbeing, high performance, leadership, and adapting to change. Mark’s engaging and relatable approach enables him to inspire individuals and teams to achieve more. Combining elite sporting achievement with real-world business and life lessons, Mark will deliver thought-provoking perspectives on what it takes to perform, thrive, and succeed in demanding environments.
Imo Boddy
High Performance: Lessons from Elite Athletes
Imo Boddy is a British ultra runner, creator, and world record holder known for tackling some of the toughest endurance challenges. Born in Yorkshire and now based in London, she became the youngest woman to run the length of the UK at 22 and later broke the Guinness World Record for the fastest female National Three Peaks. In 2026, she set the female FKT from LA to Vegas. A committed storyteller, Imo shares the realities of endurance, resilience, and the teamwork that underpins every major effort, inspiring others to find strength, joy, and meaning through challenge.
Drawing on lessons from extreme endurance challenges, Imo shares fresh perspectives on resilience, adaptability, teamwork, and sustaining performance in demanding environments.