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About The Event

Belonging Beyond Boundaries is the 2026 summit for Commonwealth military personnel and their families, inspired by Op Belonging. The summit celebrates the journeys of those who have transitioned from military life and are continuing to make a difference in business, leadership, public service, and community impact around the world.

Building on the 2025 “Commonwealth Bridge…” theme, the summit will spotlight success stories, explore opportunities, and confront the real challenges of transition. The afternoon programme will feature the Fostering Belonging panel, followed by the prestigious LTL Awards, which honour military and uniformed personnel, along with veterans, who have gone above and beyond in service.

Who We Are?

The speakers of this conference are all service leavers and served at different level or supported the British Armed Forces.

Who We Are?

What We Do?

Continuing to serve after the military is a key part of a mid-career life where your next career is your best career.

What We Do?

The Aim

The aim of this one-day summit is to not only inspired other service leavers but to aspire the veterans who were once part of the British Armed Forces to continue serving.

The Aim

Who is this event for?

Commonwealth Serving Personnel

British Foreign & Commonwealth Veterans (F & C)

Commonwealth Service Leavers

Foreign & Commonwealth Military Spouses

Our Previous Speakers

Professor Martin Levermore MBEMilitary To Academia

Martin is a Visiting Professor for Health, Education and Life Sciences at
Birmingham City University and an Honorary Consultant for Health Innovations with the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. In addition to holding the position as
Chief Executive Officer for Medical Devices Technology International Ltd (MDTi), a company that specialises in the commercialization of NHS medical devices innovation.
Martin has spent over 18 years as a leading expert in the field of Medical
Innovation and Structural Healthcare.
Prof Levermore has been published widely in several academic and medical
journals; he holds a Senior Associateship with the Royal Society of Medicine.
Martin Chairs Medilink Midlands the regions’ largest industry body for MedTech companies, and he is an Executive Committee Member of Greater Birmingham Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce.
Prof Levermore is a Member of the British Empire (MBE) for Services to West
Midlands’ Businesses in 2013 and was commissioned as a Deputy Lieutenant
(DL) to Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of the West Midlands in 2018.

Professor Martin Levermore MBEMilitary To Academia

Martin is a Visiting Professor for Health, Education and Life Sciences at
Birmingham City University and an Honorary Consultant for Health Innovations with the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. In addition to holding the position as
Chief Executive Officer for Medical Devices Technology International Ltd (MDTi), a company that specialises in the commercialization of NHS medical devices innovation.
Martin has spent over 18 years as a leading expert in the field of Medical
Innovation and Structural Healthcare.
Prof Levermore has been published widely in several academic and medical
journals; he holds a Senior Associateship with the Royal Society of Medicine.
Martin Chairs Medilink Midlands the regions’ largest industry body for MedTech companies, and he is an Executive Committee Member of Greater Birmingham Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce.
Prof Levermore is a Member of the British Empire (MBE) for Services to West
Midlands’ Businesses in 2013 and was commissioned as a Deputy Lieutenant
(DL) to Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of the West Midlands in 2018.

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Alan BrayleyMD of AB Glass, Deputy Lieutenant

Alan served 20-year service with the Territorial Army / Reserves with The Royal Regiment of Wales, and later The Royal Welsh retiring in 2003 at the rank of Warrant officer (Sergeant
Major, Infantry) To retire was a difficult decision to make but he felt that the business had to come first and that he had a good innings and his time was very well spent in the armed forces. He is now the MD of AB Glass.

Alan BrayleyMD of AB Glass, Deputy Lieutenant

Alan served 20-year service with the Territorial Army / Reserves with The Royal Regiment of Wales, and later The Royal Welsh retiring in 2003 at the rank of Warrant officer (Sergeant
Major, Infantry) To retire was a difficult decision to make but he felt that the business had to come first and that he had a good innings and his time was very well spent in the armed forces. He is now the MD of AB Glass.

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Pete DaviesRegional Director ABF Soldiers Charity

After 30 years of logistics and planning with the British Army to the rank of warrant officer, Pete reinevent himself to become the regional director of one the oldest Military charity-ABF Soldiers Charity.

Pete DaviesRegional Director ABF Soldiers Charity

After 30 years of logistics and planning with the British Army to the rank of warrant officer, Pete reinevent himself to become the regional director of one the oldest Military charity-ABF Soldiers Charity.

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Cara CunniffMD of Thrive Coaching

Cara a military spouse, former reservist army officer, endurance athlete and founder of Thrive Coaching.
Over the past 20 years I have lived a life of constant change. Life hasn’t always been easy... and as a
military spouse, living in 5 countries and 15 different houses - it hasn't always been predictable!

Cara CunniffMD of Thrive Coaching

Cara a military spouse, former reservist army officer, endurance athlete and founder of Thrive Coaching.
Over the past 20 years I have lived a life of constant change. Life hasn’t always been easy... and as a
military spouse, living in 5 countries and 15 different houses - it hasn't always been predictable!

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Mal RobinsonEditor in Chief Pathfinder International

Mal Robinson is the current editor for Pathfinder International magazine - the leading UK military resettlement and community publication, which is distributed to over 25,000 people every month.

Mal RobinsonEditor in Chief Pathfinder International

Mal Robinson is the current editor for Pathfinder International magazine - the leading UK military resettlement and community publication, which is distributed to over 25,000 people every month.

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Dr Hima BonifaceSenior Defense Researcher

After 12 years in both active and reserve force, Boni when to further his studies at Solent University and did his PhD at Southampton University to now being a senior researcher on focusing on underwater acoustics.

Dr Hima BonifaceSenior Defense Researcher

After 12 years in both active and reserve force, Boni when to further his studies at Solent University and did his PhD at Southampton University to now being a senior researcher on focusing on underwater acoustics.

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Lynn RoddyFounder of Home Instead

As a Trustee and now Chair of Tavistock Dementia Alliance, I set about
fundraising for a Tovertafel or Magic Table, which is now installed in the library. As a Trustee of
Cycling Without Age West Devon and East Cornwall, we fundraised and bought a trishaw. We now offer free rides to those less mobile in our community. As a Trustee of Tavistock Community Sensory Garden, I help, with an amazing team, to manage the garden, a place of beauty for all. I have now created 174 Dementia Friends as a Dementia Champion for the Alzheimer’s Society.

Lynn RoddyFounder of Home Instead

As a Trustee and now Chair of Tavistock Dementia Alliance, I set about
fundraising for a Tovertafel or Magic Table, which is now installed in the library. As a Trustee of
Cycling Without Age West Devon and East Cornwall, we fundraised and bought a trishaw. We now offer free rides to those less mobile in our community. As a Trustee of Tavistock Community Sensory Garden, I help, with an amazing team, to manage the garden, a place of beauty for all. I have now created 174 Dementia Friends as a Dementia Champion for the Alzheimer’s Society.

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Michael LawrenceBusiness Development Executive

Michael served in the Royal Artillery for over 37 years, primarily in Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD). He served as a soldier for 23 years achieving the rank
of Warrant Officer Class One as the Regimental Sergeant Major of 106
th Regiment Royal Artillery. On
commissioning, Michael fulfilled a number of regimental duty and staff appointments including
Battery Commander in 12
th
Regiment Royal Artillery, SO2 GBAD in the Capability Directorate Army
HQ, SO1 Strategy and latterly SO1 Reserves Basing in Army HQ. Michael left the Army aged 55 in
2017 having served a full career as a soldier and officer rising from Gunner to Lieutenant Colonel.

Michael LawrenceBusiness Development Executive

Michael served in the Royal Artillery for over 37 years, primarily in Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD). He served as a soldier for 23 years achieving the rank
of Warrant Officer Class One as the Regimental Sergeant Major of 106
th Regiment Royal Artillery. On
commissioning, Michael fulfilled a number of regimental duty and staff appointments including
Battery Commander in 12
th
Regiment Royal Artillery, SO2 GBAD in the Capability Directorate Army
HQ, SO1 Strategy and latterly SO1 Reserves Basing in Army HQ. Michael left the Army aged 55 in
2017 having served a full career as a soldier and officer rising from Gunner to Lieutenant Colonel.

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Sean Molino BCAMD of Forces Fitness, Founder of Veterans Awards

Sean now runs workshop in all schools & colleges across the south Wales. He uses his enterpreneurial skills to now also run awards for veterans across, England, Wales & Scotland.

Sean Molino BCAMD of Forces Fitness, Founder of Veterans Awards

Sean now runs workshop in all schools & colleges across the south Wales. He uses his enterpreneurial skills to now also run awards for veterans across, England, Wales & Scotland.

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Paul Taylor MBEManager RE:ACT

Paul is the winenr of the Leavers To Leaders award for Wales.

Paul Taylor MBEManager RE:ACT

Paul is the winenr of the Leavers To Leaders award for Wales.

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Samuel T. ReddyCEO LTL Academy

Samuel is an Impact Entrepreneur, Award winning British ExForces & Strategist specialising in the human capital potential. He has studied the 'art of transition' for over 25 years and author of the widely acclaimed best selling book 'Leavers To Leaders'. He is also the patron of 'The Sugarcane Boy'- series of bookclub to improve English Youth literacy in dissadvantaged regions.

Samuel T. ReddyCEO LTL Academy

Samuel is an Impact Entrepreneur, Award winning British ExForces & Strategist specialising in the human capital potential. He has studied the 'art of transition' for over 25 years and author of the widely acclaimed best selling book 'Leavers To Leaders'. He is also the patron of 'The Sugarcane Boy'- series of bookclub to improve English Youth literacy in dissadvantaged regions.

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Theo Paphistis
Theo PaphistisChancellor Solent University

This tip will never grow old. Lack of common sense is the most foolish reason for bad decisions. It might seem blindingly obvious but business is all about common sense. In fact, business is 90% common sense. I apply common sense in all my business dealings.

But common sense is not common. If it were, everyone would have it and people like me would have a lot more competition

Ioana Hardy
Ioana HardyCEO Impacter group

I particularly like the life lessons and wisdom that comes through the pages, the growth stages and the practicality of the 7 steps Methodology

Admiral Gene Black
Admiral Gene BlackUS Navy

Listening to Others is a vital skill for a leader:
"People tell you what you want to hear not what you need to hear".

General Sir Richard Barrons
General Sir Richard BarronsKCB CBE

I commend this Leavers to Leaders to anyone who is making their transition run and knows they need a compass and a map.

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