Both those names ring bells John, but that could have been post conference too. It was a well attended meeting and my first Nomad experience (doing a export C of A on an aircraft my company just brought).
These statements were the point of much discussion with some similar comments and views to the ones about V1 here.
The CAA attendants took their caps off and the topic was discussed openly. That certainly would not happen in Australia today. That conference is probably why I am so adamant reaching V1 does not mean my decision is made, and I will continue take-off.
Rather I should take-off but is there a better reason to stay?