About the Evening
All proceeds from ticket sales, donations, and the charity auction will support the work of the Inspiring Leadership Foundation, whose mission is to help individuals from underserved and disadvantaged communities realise their potential and build brighter futures.
Hosted by Jonathan Bowman-Perks MBE and Leigh Bowman-Perks, the evening will feature keynote addresses from two exceptional speakers:
Kevin Godlington
Kevin Godlington is a serial technology entrepreneur, high-performance strategist, and endurance adventurer. He has founded and scaled multiple international businesses, leading organisations through rapid growth, complex transformation, and acquisition. Known for his uncompromising standards around execution, accountability, and results, Kevin brings practical insights on leadership under pressure, building elite teams, and sustaining peak performance in demanding environments.
Mandy Hickson
Mandy Hickson is a former Royal Air Force fast jet pilot who flew the Tornado GR4 on frontline operations. With over 30 years of aviation experience, she is an expert in decision-making under pressure, risk management, resilience, and leadership in high-stakes environments. Mandy translates lessons from the cockpit into powerful leadership insights, sharing how clarity, courage, and teamwork drive exceptional performance.
An Evening Experience
This year’s event takes on a refined evening format, bringing together:
- A welcome drinks reception from 6:30PM
- A seated evening meal in the iconic Silverstone Museum
- Keynote presentations delivering high-impact leadership insights
- A live charity auction
- Networking with leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and purpose-driven organisations
The tone of the evening blends inspiration with connection — combining thought-provoking discussion with meaningful conversation over dinner.
A Continuing Legacy of Impact
This event builds on the success of our previous Champion Within gathering at the Lee Valley VeloPark, where exceptional leaders, athletes, adventurers, and performance specialists shared their expertise and stories.
Now, we bring that same energy and ambition to the inspiring setting of Silverstone Museum for an unforgettable evening experience.
The Venue – Silverstone Museum
This year’s event takes place at the iconic Silverstone Museum, located trackside at Silverstone Circuit. Surrounded by the history and heritage of British motorsport, the setting perfectly reflects the evening’s themes of performance, precision, and resilience.
Racing Simulations
Guests will also have access to Silverstone’s immersive racing simulators — offering a hands-on taste of high-performance decision-making under pressure. It’s a powerful and memorable way to experience the mindset behind elite performance.
What to Expect
- Powerful keynote talks from globally recognised leaders
- Practical strategies for resilience, mindset, and high performance
- Insights into leading under pressure and navigating uncertainty
- A premium dining experience
- A live charity auction supporting a life-changing cause
- High-quality networking opportunities
Tickets
Standard Ticket: £110
Early Bird Ticket: £90 (available until 31st March 2026)
Group Ticket (10+): £ 990
Whether you attend individually or with your team, you will leave equipped with renewed clarity, practical tools, and the motivation to lead with greater purpose and impact.
Join us at Silverstone Museum and unlock the champion within you.
