Tourism minister John Penrose has been confirmed as one of the speakers at the Business in Sport and Leisure (BISL) Conference 2011 on 10 November.

The annual event will be held at Lord's Cricket Ground, London, under the theme "Leisure Works" and will focus on the sector's ability to deliver of jobs and economic growth.

Shadow deputy prime minister Harriet Harman, who was handed the shadow culture brief earlier this month, will also address delegates at the BISL Conference 2011.

Other speakers confirmed are:
- Fitness Industry Association and LA Fitness chair Fred Turok
- Institute of Hospitality president Sir David Michels
- Sky News political editor Adam Boulton
- Enterprise Inns chief executive officer Ted Tuppen
- Lloyd Banking Group director of Olympic marketing and group sponsorship Sally Hancock
- Broadcaster and journalist Matthew Syed
- Ernst and Young Item Club chief economist Peter Spencer

Details: www.bisl.org