Leading Talent with Insight

An exclusive evening with industry leaders at Wembley Stadium.

How do the world's most elite organisations identify talent when data only tells half the story?

Join Indeed and the League Managers Association for an exclusive, invite-only evening at Wembley Stadium, bringing together leaders in football, performance and recruitment to explore the evolving art and science of talent identification.

This intimate sit-down dinner will feature insights from some of the most respected voices in elite sport, offering a rare opportunity to go beyond metrics and into human factors that define high performance.

Featured Speakers

Phil Giles - Director of Football, Brentford FC

Phil Giles leads Brentford FC's football strategy, recruitment and long-term performance model. Since 2025, he has helped shape the club's renowned data-led approach to talent identification and squad building. He will share how elite recruitment must evolve beyond numbers to unlock sustained success.

John Barnes MBE - Former England international & Liverpool legend

John Barnes is one of the most iconic players of his generation, earning 79 caps for England and winning two league titles with Liverpool FC. He will join a live fireside conversation exploring resilience, potential and the human element behind elite performance.

Host

Hayley McQueen - 

Sky Sports presenter Hayley McQueen will lead an intimate Q&A with John Barnes, guiding a conversation on leadership, mindset and talent beyond the statistics.

Event Agenda:

6:00pm - Arrival & Drinks Reception

6:30pm - Welcome & Opening Remarks

6:45pm - Keynote: Phil Giles on Talent & Identification

7:30pm - Seated Dinner

8:45pm - Fireside Chat: John Barnes MBE & Hayley McQueen

9:30pm - Event Close

Your Invitation

This is strictly limited, invite-only gathering designed for senior leaders and decision-makers in talent, performance and recruitment. 

Attendance in highly restricted. Early RSVP is essential to secure your place. Register your interest below.