Conference session 3 – inspirational speaker ERA is delighted to announce that this year’s inspirational speaker is Doug Manuel [1], a soughtafter speaker, workshop leader and performer specialising in creating togetherness and fostering purpose-driven engagement and
collaboration. He has performed at TED Global and with Oprah Winfrey, and for three decades he has been delivering interactive virtual and in-person programmes for Fortune 500 companies and leading business schools around the globe. The foundation of his work draws on the timeless wisdom of rural Africa.

For more than 25 years Manuel has travelled, lived and worked extensively across the mother continent as a film maker and humanitarian, pursuing particularly his passion for West African music and culture. He is the creator of ‘Do You Speak Djembe?’ an award-nominated stage show. An ex-BBC documentary producer, he has returned to film making to produce a documentary entitled ‘Beats As One’ about the cure to the loneliness and isolation epidemic. His not for profit Lighting Up Lives encourages partnerships with rural villagers across West Africa inspiring and supporting local action to solve local problems, putting words into action.

Be prepared to be inspired during what is sure to be an exciting, lively and engaging session.

Inspirational speaker Nicola Winter –pilot, reserve astronaut and aerospace engineer – will speak at the ERA Regional Airline Conference 2025 in Copenhagen.