TV presenter Nick Knowles has also just been confirmed as the event’s final speaker, while fellow broadcaster and TV personality. Gethin Jones will host the sold-out event.

Baroness Grey-Thompson has performed at world-class level in distances ranging from 100m to the marathon and has competed in every major international event. She has won 15 Paralympic medals, including 11 golds and six gold medals in the London Marathon. Together with her comprehensive set of British and World records, this makes her achievements second to none in the disability sport arena.

John Newcomb, BMF CEO said: “Baroness Grey-Thompson is an outstanding example of mental and physical fortitude. She not only succeeded at the highest level in her sporting career, she has lobbied and promoted issues and causes associated with disability sport and disability in general to effect real change. Delegates can look forward to a totally inspirational key-note speech.”