2025 AGENDA

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Main Stage
  1. Chairperson's Opening Remarks
  2. UK Government Opening Address
  3. How AI is Redefining the Modern Enterprise
  4. How can the UK and Europe Compete with the US and China in the Development of Transformative Technology?
    Speakers
    Markus Villig
    Markus Villig, Co-Founder & CEO - Bolt
    Suranga Chandratillake
    Suranga Chandratillake, General Partner - Balderton Capital
  5. The Future of AI in Complex Industries
  6. The Blueprint for End-to-End Transformation; How AstraZeneca Standardised, Integrated, and Optimised Technology Across the Enterprise
    Speakers
    Cindy Hoots
    Cindy Hoots, Chief Information Officer - AstraZeneca
  7. Europe 2050: Our Path to a Prosperous 25 years for European Technology
    Speakers
    Niklas Zennstrom
    Niklas Zennstrom, Founder of Skype, Founding Partner & CEO, Atomico
  8. From Track to Boardroom: What Corporate Business Can Learn from the Cutting-Edge Tech Development Process in F1
    Speakers
    Christian Horner CBE
    Christian Horner CBE, CEO - Red Bull Racing
  9. Networking Break
  10. Chairperson's Opening Remarks
  11. Steering Effective AI Governance Without Stifling Genius
    Moderator
    Jeff Easley
    Jeff Easley, GM - Responsible AI Institute
    Speakers
    Irina Mirkina
    Irina Mirkina, Chief AI Scientist - Fugro
    Caroline Louveaux
    Caroline Louveaux, Chief Privacy & Data Responsibility Officer - Mastercard
  12. AI at Scale: Turning Proof of Concept into Impact at Scale
    Speakers
    Emma Kendrew
    Emma Kendrew, UK, Ireland and Africa Chief Technology Officer - Accenture
  13. Tackling the AI Fear Factor; Supercharge the Adoption of AI Within Your Business.
    Speakers
    Lakshman Nathan
    Lakshman Nathan, Chief Information Officer - Paramount
  14. Fireside chat with Dominic Barton, Chairman, Rio Tinto
    Speakers
    Dominic Barton
    Dominic Barton, Chair - Rio Tinto
  15. How is AI Reshaping the Product Design and Innovation Process?
    Speakers
    Mike Hyde
    Mike Hyde, Chief Data Officer - Trainline
    Nicolas Marchand
    Nicolas Marchand, Group Chief Technology Officer Digital & AI - Sodexo
  16. Will AGI Deliver on Redefining the Way We Work and Live and the Boundaries of What's Possible with Machine Intelligence?
  17. The Next Evolution of Agentic AI; the Quest for 'Superagents' Supporting our Staff
    Speakers
    Euro Beinat
    Euro Beinat, Global Head of AI & Data Science - Prosus Group
    Benedetto Conversano
    Benedetto Conversano, CIO - Diageo
  18. Chairperson's Closing Remarks
Innovation Stage
  1. Livestream of Main Stage
  2. Networking Break
  3. Chairperson's Opening Remarks
  4. The Future Shopper - What do Customers Really Want?
    Moderator
    Andrew Busby
    Andrew Busby, Senior Industry Adviser - BOXTEC
    Speakers
    Peter Pernot-Day
    Peter Pernot-Day, Global Executive Leadership Team & Head of Strategic & Commercial Affairs North America and Europe - SHEIN Group
    Suzy McClintock
    Suzy McClintock, VP of New Verticals - Deliveroo
  5. POS-sibilities Unlocked - Revolutionising in-Store Retail Tech
  6. Scaling Extended Reality to Boost Purchase Confidence and Drive Conversions
  7. From Data Chaos to Competitive Edge – Building a Future-Ready Digital Strategy
    Speakers
    Jawaz Illavia
    Jawaz Illavia, CIO - PZ Cuzzons
  8. A Frictionless Future Powered by Invisible eCommerce
  9. The Evolution of Supply Chain - Agility and Resilience Powered by Advanced Technologies
  10. Chairperson's Closing Remarks
Founders Stage
  1. Livestream of Main Stage
  2. Networking Break
  3. Setting the Stage in Stealth: How to Scale Cloud Innovation at Unprecedented Speed
    Speakers
    Ofir Ehrlich
    Ofir Ehrlich, Co-Founder & CEO - EON.IO
  4. Why the UK is the Ultimate Launchpad for your Startup
  5. AI-lluminating the Future: How Artificial Intelligence is Powering Breakthroughs and Big Wins
    Moderator
    Laura Connell
    Laura Connell, Partner - Atomico
    Speakers
    Oleg Rogynskyy
    Oleg Rogynskyy, Co-Founder - People.ai
  6. Raising Capital in 2025: What Investors Want Now
    Moderator
    Dominic-Madori Davis
    Dominic-Madori Davis, Senior Reporter, Venture - TechCrunch
    Speakers
    Ling Ge
    Ling Ge, Head of Europe - Tencent
    Hanel Baveja
    Hanel Baveja, Partner - Creandum
  7. Building a Dream Team: Mastering the Art of Attracting and Retaining Top Talent
Impact Stage
  1. Livestream of Main Stage
  2. Networking Break
  3. Opening Remarks
    Chairperson
    Abadesi Osunsade
    Abadesi Osunsade, Founder and CEO - Hustle Crew
  4. Panel: The Future of Inclusion - Driving Impact in Tech
    Speakers
    Claudia Harris
    Claudia Harris, Chief Executive - Makers
    Leila Hassan
    Leila Hassan, Chief Data Officer - Digitas
  5. Fireside Chat: Innovating for Survivors
    Speakers
    Lesley Sackey
    Lesley Sackey, Founder of Pillow & Fight Forward | Women's Boxing Pioneer | Positive Disruptor
  6. Fireside Chat: AI as the Great Equaliser: Upskilling for an Inclusive Future
  7. Panel: Investing in Women - The Data-Driven Case
    Speakers
    Agata Nowicka
    Agata Nowicka, Managing Partner, Visionaries, Founder, Female Foundry
    Oana Jinga
    Oana Jinga, Co-founder, CCO - Dexory
  8. Panel: Turning Awareness into Action on Social Mobility
    Moderator
    David Houghton
    David Houghton, Founder - Social Mobility Ventures
    Speakers
    Catherine Lenson
    Catherine Lenson, COO - LocalGlobe VC
    Gary Izunwa
    Gary Izunwa, Founder - Tangent
  9. Fireside chat: The Infrastructure of Inclusion: Rethinking Work and Technology
    Speakers
    Zareen Ali
    Zareen Ali, CEO and co-founder - Cogs AI
  10. Panel: Scaling Together: Uniting to Power Women Founders
    Chairperson
    Kath Easthope
    Kath Easthope, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer - Boardwave
    Speakers
    Emmie Faust
    Emmie Faust, Founder - Female Founders Rise
    Sam Smith
    Sam Smith, Co-Founder - The SuperScalers
    Flavilla Fongang
    Flavilla Fongang, CEO and Founder - Black Rise
  11. Chair: Closing Remarks
    Chairperson
    Abadesi Osunsade
    Abadesi Osunsade, Founder and CEO - Hustle Crew
Tech Horizons Stage
  1. Livestream of Main Stage
  2. Networking Break
  3. Tech Nation Rising Stars: Grand Final pitches
  4. Tech Nation Rising Stars: Fireside Chat
  5. Tech Nation Rising Stars: National Innovation Panel
  6. Tech Nation Rising Stars: Grand Final Showdown
  7. Tech Nation Rising Stars: Fireside Chat
  8. Tech Nation Rising Stars: Winners Announcement
Startup Stage
  1. Livestream of Main Stage
  2. Networking Break
  3. The Future Starts Here: University Showdown
  4. Masterclass: Cloud Computing: Scaling Your Startup Infrastructure
  5. HealthTech Revolution: Game-Changing Startups Redefining Healthcare
  6. Masterclass: Capital Options Compass: Navigating Your Funding Future
    Moderator
    Eleanor Kaye
    Eleanor Kaye, Managing Director - Newton Venture Program
    Speakers
    Rupa Popat
    Rupa Popat, Founder & Managing Partner - Araya Ventures
  7. Powering the Planet: ClimateTech Startups Shaping the Future
Main Stage
  1. Chairperson's Opening Remarks
  2. UK Government Opening Address
  3. Fireside Chat with Arthur Mensch, Co-Founder & CEO, Mistral AI
    Speakers
    Arthur Mensch
    Arthur Mensch, Co-Founder & CEO - Mistral AI
  4. The Age of Intelligence: How Generative AI is Redefining Creativity, Work, and Human Potential
  5. Agentic Wallets: The Key to Reclaiming a Web that Works for Everyone
    Speakers
    Sir Tim Berners-Lee
    Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Inventor of the Web and CTO & Co-Founder - Inrupt
    John Bruce
    John Bruce, CEO & Co-Founder - Inrupt
  6. Breaking Barriers: How AI & Data Drives Global Growth
    Speakers
    David Schwimmer
    David Schwimmer, CEO - LSEG
  7. The View from the CEO; Critical Tech Investment Decisions Required Today to Remain Relevant Tomorrow
    Speakers
    Lisa Jacobs
    Lisa Jacobs, CEO - Funding Circle
    David Buttress
    David Buttress, CEO - OVO
    Simon Bumfrey
    Simon Bumfrey, CEO - HSBC Innovation Banking
  8. How AI Can Tackle the World's Biggest Challenges
    Speakers
    Jean Innes
    Jean Innes, CEO - Alan Turing Institute
    Thomas Wolf
    Thomas Wolf, Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer - Hugging Face
  9. Fireside Chat with Mark Read, CEO, WPP
    Speakers
    Mark Read
    Mark Read, CEO - WPP
  10. Networking Break
  11. Chairperson's Opening Remarks
  12. From Weeks to Seconds: How a Multibillion-Dollar Scale-Up Used AI to Dramatically Reshape its Business
    Speakers
    Arik Shtilman
    Arik Shtilman, CEO and Co-Founder - Rapyd
  13. Fireside Chat with Almar Latour, CEO, Dow Jones
  14. From Visibility to Predictability: Harnessing Real-Time Data for Smarter Business Decisions
    Speakers
    Jason Brenner
    Jason Brenner, SVP, Digital Portfolio - FedEx
  15. Who Will Control the Future of Cybersecurity: The Good Guys or the Bad Guys? Harnessing AI for a Safer Digital World
    Speakers
    Jack Stockdale OBE
    Jack Stockdale OBE, Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer - Darktrace
    Senior Executive
    Senior Executive - National Cyber Security Centre
  16. How Machine Learning is Evolving to Power More Data-Driven Corporate Decision-making
    Speakers
    Carolyn Ryan
    Carolyn Ryan, Chief Strategy Officer - Trustpilot
    Philippe Rambach
    Philippe Rambach, Chief AI Officer - Schneider Electric
  17. The Energy Crisis of Big Data: Are Hyperscale Clouds and AI Chips the Answer?
    Moderator
    Ben Morris
    Ben Morris, Technology of Business Editor - BBC
    Speakers
    Rodrigo Liang
    Rodrigo Liang, Co-Founder & CEO - Samba Nova Systems
    David Power
    David Power, Chief Technology Officer - Nscale
  18. Building a GenAI Advantage: Carving a Niche in Competitive Markets
    Speakers
    Marcin Detyniecki
    Marcin Detyniecki, Group Chief Data Scientist & Head of Research & Advanced AI - AXA
    Rafe Colburn
    Rafe Colburn, Chief Technology & Product Officer - Depop
    Rebecca Swift
    Rebecca Swift, SVP Creative - Getty Images
  19. Constructing a Cybersecurity Infrastructure That Facilitates Continued Innovation at Speed
  20. Chairperson's Closing Remarks
Innovation Stage
  1. Chairperson's Opening Remarks
  2. Leading the Charge - How the UK and Europe are Shaping Fintech's Future
    Moderator
    David Butcher
    David Butcher, Head of Fintech & Cyber - London & Partners
    Speakers
    Conrad Ford
    Conrad Ford, Chief Product & Strategy Officer - Allica Bank
    Susanne Chishti
    Susanne Chishti, Chair & Founder - FINTECH Circle
    Samina Hussain-Letch
    Samina Hussain-Letch, Executive Director, Sqaureup Europe - Square
  3. What's Next in Open Banking Powered Payments?
    Moderator
    Helen Child
    Helen Child, Founder - Open Banking Excellence
    Speakers
    Fiennes Davey
    Fiennes Davey, Group Head of Payments - Kingfisher plc
  4. Achieving Efficiency and Innovation in Financial Services by Leveraging AI Agents
  5. Leveraging Technology to Navigate 2025's Regulatory Landscape
    Moderator
    Shruti Ajitsaria
    Shruti Ajitsaria, Partner, Head of Fuse - A&O Shearman
    Speakers
    Janet Bastiman
    Janet Bastiman, Chief Data Scientist - Napier AI
    Samrah Kazmi
    Samrah Kazmi, Chief Innovation Officer - RESG
    Colin Payne
    Colin Payne, Head of Innovation - FCA
  6. APIs in Action - How Embedded Finance is Transforming Business
    Speakers
    Imogen Mulliner
    Imogen Mulliner, VP - Sapphire Ventures
    Jas Shah
    Jas Shah, Founder and Product Consultant, bitsul
    Joshua Fabian-Miller
    Joshua Fabian-Miller, MD Credit - Currys
  7. Networking Break
  8. The Rise of Sophisticated Scams and Fraud - Securing the Future with Blockchain, Biometrics and AI
  9. Modular, Intelligent, and Customer-First – What’s Next for Fintech?
    Moderator
    Roxana Mohammadian-Molina
    Roxana Mohammadian-Molina, Investor - Blend Network
    Speakers
    Maximilian Eber
    Maximilian Eber, Co-Founder & CPTO - Taktile
    Lex Sokolin
    Lex Sokolin, Managing Partner - Generative Ventures
    Samantha Rosenberg
    Samantha Rosenberg, Co-Founder & COO - Belong
  10. Beyond Generative AI - The Age of Intelligent Agents in Fintech
    Moderator
    Sam Seaton
    Sam Seaton, Former CEO - Moneyhub Enterprise
    Speakers
    Amr Ellabban
    Amr Ellabban, Head of Data & AI - Hg
    Fernanda Dobal
    Fernanda Dobal, Product Director of AI & Chat - Cleo
  11. The Accessibility Advantage - Redefining Financial Services with Advanced Technology
    Moderator
    Shani Danda
    Shani Danda, Inclusion & Accessibility Specialist and Broadcaster
    Speakers
    Jonathan Hassell
    Jonathan Hassell, Founder & CEO - Hassell Inclusion
  12. Chairperson’s Closing Remarks
Founders Stage
  1. Chairperson's Opening Remarks
  2. The State of Global Venture Capital and Exits
  3. Second Time Around: Lessons, Learnings, and What I Chose to Leave Behind
    Speakers
    Rishi Khosla
    Rishi Khosla, Co-Founder & CEO - OakNorth
  4. Shaking Up The Market
  5. How Can Policy Fuel Innovation
    Moderator
    Dom Hallas
    Dom Hallas, Executive Director - Startup Coalition
    Speakers
    Sheridan Ash MBE
    Sheridan Ash MBE, CEO - Tech She Can
    Matt Smith
    Matt Smith - Global Entrepreneurs Network
  6. Scaling Smarter: The Power of Ecosystem & Serendipity
  7. Going Global: The Playbook for International Expansion
    Speakers
    Eleanor Lightbody
    Eleanor Lightbody, CEO - Luminance
    Edith Harbaugh
    Edith Harbaugh, Co-Founder, Startup Mentor - LaunchDarkly
    Melvyn Lubega
    Melvyn Lubega, Partner - Breega
  8. Networking Break
  9. Navigating the Funding Maze: Choosing the Right Path for Your Startup
    Moderator
    Eleanor Kaye
    Eleanor Kaye, Managing Director - Newton Venture Program
    Speakers
    Avion Gray
    Avion Gray, Co-Founder - Belong
    Karl Lokko
    Karl Lokko, Founder & Managing Partner - Blackseed
  10. From Startup to Scaleup: Breaking Through the Growth Ceiling
    Speakers
    Iza Sia Login
    Iza Sia Login, Founder - LLOVE Foundation
    Tushar Aggarwal
    Tushar Aggarwal, Founder - Stashfin
  11. The Startup Advantage: Harnessing the Power of Your Community
  12. AI As Co-Founder: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Transform Business Models
    Moderator
    Zahra Shah
    Zahra Shah, Advisor on AI - Commonwealth Businesswomen's Network
    Speakers
    Tommie Edwards
    Tommie Edwards, CEO - Tech1M
    Angie Ma
    Angie Ma, Co-Founder - Faculty.ai
    Brett Martin
    Brett Martin, Co-Founder & President - Fonzi
  13. The Infrastructure of Innovation: How Startups Can Build for Scale from Day One
Impact Stage
  1. Chairperson's Opening Remarks
    Chairperson
    Jack Kreindler
    Jack Kreindler, Founder & CEO - Wellfounded
  2. Driving Innovation & Adoption for the Next Generation of Healthcare
  3. AI in Action - How Will AI Redefine Healthcare?
    Speakers
    Bjoern von Siemens
    Bjoern von Siemens, Co-Founder & CFO, Caresyntax
    Stephanie Kuku
    Stephanie Kuku, Chief Knowledge Officer - Conceivable Life Sciences
    Finn Stevenson
    Finn Stevenson, Founder & CEO - Flok Health
  4. Follow the Funding - What Next for Health Tech VC?
    Moderator
    Elena Moneta
    Elena Moneta, Principal - Balderton Capital
    Speakers
    Anas Nader
    Anas Nader, Co-Founder & CEO - Patchwork Health
  5. How Tech is Driving the Next Phase of Personalised Healthcare
  6. Demystifying Collaboration & Technology Adoption in the NHS
  7. Longevity Unlocked - The Science and Innovation Behind Living Longer and Healthier Lives
    Speakers
    Amol Sarva
    Amol Sarva, Managing Partner - LifeX Ventures
    Nitin Shori
    Nitin Shori, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer - Elevate
    Ashton Harper
    Ashton Harper, Head of Medical Affairs UK & Ireland - Roche
  8. Networking Break
  9. From Simulation to Solution - Extended Reality Applications in Healthcare
    Speakers
    Dan Stoyanov
    Dan Stoyanov, Chief Scientist - Touch Surgey
  10. Generative AI for Drug Discovery
    Speakers
    Phil Lorenz
    Phil Lorenz, CTO - Basecamp Research
    Layla Hosseini-Gerami
    Layla Hosseini-Gerami, Co-Founder & Chief Data Science Officer - Ignota Labs
  11. Digital Twins in Drug Development - Hype or Healthcare Revolution?
  12. Chairperson's Closing Remarks
    Chairperson
    Jack Kreindler
    Jack Kreindler, Founder & CEO - Wellfounded
Tech Horizons Stage
  1. Pushing the Boundaries of AI: The Future with Large Language Models (LLMs)
    Speakers
    Mark Heaps
    Mark Heaps, Chief Tech Evangelist & VP of Brand - Groq
  2. Innovate UK Address
  3. How Quantum will Transform the Compute Bottleneck
    Speakers
    Jan Goetz
    Jan Goetz, Co-CEO & co-Founder - IQM Quantum Computers
  4. AI-Powered Threat Detection: The Next Frontier in Cyber Defence
  5. A New Approach to Cybersecurity with Blockchain
  6. The Growth in Dual-Use Tech in an Era of Uncertainty
    Speakers
    John Ridge CBE
    John Ridge CBE, Chief Adoption Officer - NATO Innovation Fund
    Josh Western
    Josh Western, CEO & Co-founder - Space Forge
  7. The Rise of Advanced Aerial Imaging and Analytics in Dual-Use Tech
  8. Next-Gen Automation: Combining AI and Robotics
  9. AI Futures: AI is Shaping Our World, but Who's Shaping AI?
    Speakers
    Claire Thorne
    Claire Thorne, Co-CEO - Tech She Can
  10. Networking Break
  11. Safer, Smarter, Stronger: Robotics for Hazardous Environments
    Speakers
    Péter Fankhauser
    Péter Fankhauser, Co-founder & CEO - ANYbotics
  12. The Road Ahead: The Technology Underpinning the Robotaxi Future
    Speakers
    Crijn Bouman
    Crijn Bouman, CEO & Co-founder - Rocsys
  13. Urban Skies: The Rise of eVTOLs and the Future of Urban Mobility
  14. Fireside Chat: Small Satellites: Revolutionising Communications, Iot, Data Collection, and Earth Observation
    Speakers
    Paul Bate
    Paul Bate, CEO - UK Space Agency
  15. Panel: An Inter-Planetary Future: Commercial and Accessible Human Space Flight
    Speakers
    Meganne Christian
    Meganne Christian, Commercial Exploration Lead, UK Space Agency and Member of Astronaut Reserve - European Space Agency
  16. Fireside Chat: Reshaping Education for the Age of AI
    Speakers
    Conrad Wolfram
    Conrad Wolfram, Strategic Director and European Co-Founder/CEO - Wolfram
  17. From Skies to Space: How AI is Redefining Aerospace Engineering
Startup Stage
  1. UK Innovators: A Spotlight on Startups Transforming the Future Across the Regions
  2. The Accelerator Showdown: Who’s Ready to Fuel Your Startup
  3. Masterclass: Angel Investing: Wings for Your Wealth
    Moderator
    Eleanor Kaye
    Eleanor Kaye, Managing Director - Newton Venture Program
    Speakers
    Jenny Tooth
    Jenny Tooth, CEO - UK Business Angels Association
  4. Grow London Global Pitch Showcase
  5. Networking Break
  6. Flip the Script: Investors in the Spotlight, Pitching for Your Future
  7. Masterclass: Compliance for Growth: How Startups Can Leverage Security for Scale
  8. UK Innovators: A Spotlight on Startups Transforming the Future Across the Regions
  9. Masterclass: Navigating the Legal Landscape for Your Startup
Main Stage
  1. Chairperson's Opening Remarks
  2. Deliveroo’s CEO Will Shu on Continuing to Drive Innovation at Scale
    Moderator
    Julian David
    Julian David, CEO - TechUK
    Speakers
    Will Shu
    Will Shu, Co-Founder & CEO - Deliveroo
  3. The Quantum Computing Advancements Set to Unlock the Promise of AI
    Speakers
    Ilyas Khan
    Ilyas Khan, Founder & Chief Product Officer - Quantinuum
  4. AI-Powered Personalization: The Next Competitive Edge
    Speakers
    Jonathan Cherki
    Jonathan Cherki, Founder & CEO - Contentsquare
  5. Driving Sustainability in Tech Beginning with a Rejection of Fast Tech
    Speakers
    Thibaud Hug De Larauze
    Thibaud Hug De Larauze, Co-Founder & CEO - Back Market
  6. Transforming an Industry: Lessons from 20 Years of Automation
    Speakers
    James Matthews
    James Matthews, CEO - Ocado Technology
  7. Networking Break
  8. Chairperson's opening remarks
  9. Is SaaS Stifling Innovation? Exploring the Different Approaches for Implementing Impactful Technology in 2025
    Speakers
    Marcus Hunter
    Marcus Hunter, Chief Technology Officer - Evri
  10. Taking the Guess Work out of Implementing New Systems and Processes with Digital Twins
    Moderator
    Cate Lawrence
    Cate Lawrence, Senior Journalist - Tech.eu
    Speakers
    Sam Huber
    Sam Huber, MENA CEO - Infinite Reality
    Bryant Noice
    Bryant Noice, Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer - IKEA Retail (Ingka Group)
  11. Maximising Your ROI from the Multicloud Approach
    Speakers
    Amanda Hamilton
    Amanda Hamilton, Group CIO - Pret-A-Manger
    Ravneet Shah
    Ravneet Shah, Chief Technology Officer - Allica Bank
  12. From Liability to Differentiator; Does GenAI Hold the Key to Solving the Legacy Tech Conundrum?
    Speakers
    Lea Sonderegger
    Lea Sonderegger, Chief Digital Officer - Swarovski
    Fabrizio Antonelli
    Fabrizio Antonelli, Global Head of Data & AI - Swarovski
  13. Breaking Barriers: How Low-Code/No-Code is Continuing to Redefine Development, Teams and Business
  14. Chairperson's Closing Remarks
Innovation Stage
  1. Chairperson's Opening Remarks
    Chairperson
    Simon Edward
    Simon Edward, Non-Executive Director & Advisor - Former VP & CMO IBM
  2. Marketing Technology's AI Makeover - Prediction, Personalisation, and Profit
    Moderator
    Alex Humphries-French
    Alex Humphries-French, MADTech Practice Director - Propeller Group
    Speakers
    Ben Carter
    Ben Carter, Global Chief Customer and Marketing Officer - Carwow
    Vitaly Pecherskiy
    Vitaly Pecherskiy, Co-Founder & CEO - StackAdapt
  3. The AI Edge - Transforming Retention with Predictive Analytics
    Moderator
    Chloë Thomas
    Chloë Thomas, Editor-in-Chief - eCommerce Tech
    Speakers
    Priya Lakshminarayanan
    Priya Lakshminarayanan, Chief Product Officer - Recurly
    Leila Hassan
    Leila Hassan, Chief Data Officer - Digitas
  4. AI-Powered Compliance - Personalisation vs Privacy in Modern Marketing
    Moderator
    Allyson Stewart-Allen
    Allyson Stewart-Allen, CEO - International Marketing Partners
  5. Next-Gen Advertising - Using AI to Generate, Personalise, and Optimise Ads at Scale
  6. Creating Trustworthy and Scalable Brand Experiences with Agentic AI
  7. Networking Break
  8. Smarter Media, Stronger Results - The Future of AI-Driven Ad Placement
  9. Using AI to Decode and Measure ROI
    Speakers
    Niel Bornman
    Niel Bornman, CEO - Publicis Media
  10. Case Study: Ad Creative That Clicks - A Case study in Driving Results
Founders Stage
  1. Chairperson's Opening Remarks
  2. The Rise of Founder-Led Brands
    Moderator
    Natalia Gamero del Castillo
    Natalia Gamero del Castillo, Managing Director - Conde Nast
  3. Creating the Future from Campus: Why Are University Spinouts So Important for Innovation?
    Moderator
    Jeffrey Rayport
    Jeffrey Rayport, Professor - Harvard Business School
    Speakers
    Amelia Miller
    Amelia Miller, Co-Founder - ivee
  4. Revolutionising Growth: How Are UK Capital Markets Empowering High-Growth Businesses
    Speakers
    Sanjot Malhi
    Sanjot Malhi, Partner - Northzone
    Irene Graham OBE
    Irene Graham OBE, CEO - Scaleup Institute
  5. The Hard Truths About Building A Unicorn
  6. Thriving Under Pressure and Conquering the Entrepreneurial Arena
    Speakers
    Sam Chaudhary
    Sam Chaudhary, Co-Founder & CEO - ClassDojo
    Sophia Amoruso
    Sophia Amoruso, Founder & Managing Partner - Trust Fund
  7. Building Products Which Enhance the Human Experience
    Speakers
    Toby Brown
    Toby Brown, Founder - Beem
  8. Networking Break
  9. What Does It Take to Lead in the Next Wave of Tech Disruption
    Moderator
    Jennifer Clamp
    Jennifer Clamp, Founder Coach - Aata Ltd
    Speakers
    Andy Ayim MBE
    Andy Ayim MBE, Partner, Psalt / CEO, Angel Investing School
  10. Scaling with Impact: Building Enduring Companies in Emerging Markets
  11. From Crypto, to Quantum, and AI: What's Next for Tech?
    Moderator
    Jane Wakefield
    Jane Wakefield, Technology Journalist - UK Tech News
    Speakers
    Karim Beguir
    Karim Beguir, Co-Founder & CEO - InstaDeep
    Marguerite de Tavernost
    Marguerite de Tavernost, Investor - Ledger Cathay Fund
    Daniel Hulme
    Daniel Hulme, Chief AI Officer - WPP Satalia
Impact Stage
  1. Powering Britain's Future: Mission Control for Clean Energy 2030
  2. Scaling AI Without Scaling Emissions: The Path to Energy-Efficient AI
    Speakers
    Rodrigo Liang
    Rodrigo Liang, Co-Founder & CEO - Samba Nova Systems
  3. The Next Wave of Climate Tech Investment
    Moderator
    Kim Zou
    Kim Zou, Co-founder - Sightline
    Speakers
    Jamie Rowles
    Jamie Rowles, Partner - Regeneration
    Eleanor Blagbrough
    Eleanor Blagbrough, Co-Founding Partner - Blume Equity
    Mete Coban MBE
    Mete Coban MBE, Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy - GLA
    Kieran Mahanty
    Kieran Mahanty, Director - Teachers' Venture Growth. OTPP
  4. AI and the Future of Sustainable Materials
    Speakers
    Chad Edwards
    Chad Edwards, Co-Founder & CEO - Cusp AI
    Sarah Najmark
    Sarah Najmark, Co-Founder & CEO - Osium AI
    Jonathan Bean
    Jonathan Bean, Co-Founder & CEO - Materials Nexus
  5. The Digital Landfill: The Growing Environmental Impact of Data Waste
  6. Sustainable Intelligence: How AI is Driving Climate Innovation
    Speakers
    Irina Mirkina
    Irina Mirkina, Chief AI Scientist - Fugro
    Kirstine Dale
    Kirstine Dale, Chief AI Officer - Met Office
    Philippe Rambach
    Philippe Rambach, Chief AI Officer - Schneider Electric
    Dominic Vergine
    Dominic Vergine, Co-Founder & CEO - Monumo
  7. Scaling Startups: Lessons & Investment Insights
  8. Networking Break
  9. A Vision to Raise $700 Billion by 2023 for Biodiversity Conservation
  10. NatureTech: Harnessing Innovation to Restore & Protect Biodiversity
    Speakers
    Susan Graham
    Susan Graham, Co-Founder & CEO - Dendra Systems
    Dimple Patel
    Dimple Patel, CEO - NatureMetrics
    Vian Sharif
    Vian Sharif, Founder - Nature Alpha AI
  11. De-Risking the Green Revolution: How Insurance is Unlocking Climate Innovation
    Speakers
    Rowan Douglas CBE
    Rowan Douglas CBE, CEO, Climate Risk and Resilience - Howden
    Natalia Dorfman
    Natalia Dorfman, Founder CEO - Kita Insurance
  12. Innovating Circularity: Transforming Business for a Waste-Free Future
    Speakers
    Philippine de T'Serclaes
    Philippine de T'Serclaes, CSO - Dassault Systemes
    Thibaud Hug De Larauze
    Thibaud Hug De Larauze, Co-Founder & CEO - Back Market
    Karl Andersson
    Karl Andersson, Co-Founder & Partner - Matsmart
  13. Scaling Smart, Circular & Sustainable Packaging
    Moderator
    Pru Ashby
    Pru Ashby, Head of Sustainability - London & Partners
    Speakers
    Pierre Paslier
    Pierre Paslier, Co-Founder & Co-CEO - Notpla
    Anne Lamp
    Anne Lamp, Founder CEO - traceless materials
    Wayne Hubbard
    Wayne Hubbard, CEO - RE London
  14. Future-Ready Energy Systems: Driving Resilience and Scalability
    Speakers
    Steve Smith
    Steve Smith, Chief Strategy and Regulation Officer, National Grid / President, National Grid Partners - National Grid
    Jo-Jo Hubbard
    Jo-Jo Hubbard, Co-Founder & CEO - Electron
    Richard Butland
    Richard Butland, Co-Founder & CEO - Highview Power
Tech Horizons Stage
  1. Opening Panel: Investing in Deeptech: Navigating the Path from Innovation to Commercialisation
    Moderator
    Pippy James
    Pippy James, Chief Product Officer - ARIA
    Speakers
    Gerard Grech CBE
    Gerard Grech CBE, Managing Director - Founders at the University of Cambridge
    Ismail Sami
    Ismail Sami, Co-Founder & CEO - Molyon
  2. Future Cities: The Technology Driving Smarter, More Sustainable Urban Landscapes
  3. AI Video: A Transformational Shift
    Speakers
    Daniel Verten
    Daniel Verten, Strategy Partner - Synthesia
  4. The Connected Worker
  5. How Generative AI is Shaping the Future of Advertising
  6. From Stadiums to Screens: Shaping the Future of Fan Interaction
  7. Panel: Sonic Innovation: The Changing Face of Music Composition and Production
    Moderator
    Matt Cartmell
    Matt Cartmell, CEO - Music Technology UK
    Speakers
    David Courtier-Dutton
    David Courtier-Dutton, CEO & Founder - SoundOut
    TĀLĀ .
    TĀLĀ . - Artist/Music Producer
  8. The Future of Film: How AI is Reshaping Storytelling and Filmmaking
  9. EdTech Unleashed: The Innovations Transforming the Future of Learning
    Speakers
    Steve Toy
    Steve Toy, CEO - Memrise
  10. Networking Break
  11. Vertical Farming and the Future of Sustainable Agriculture
  12. Food Waste, Solved
    Speakers
    Saasha Celestial-One
    Saasha Celestial-One, COO & Co-Founder - Olio
  13. Femtech: Improving Women's Health with Data & ML
  14. Building Better Minds: The Role of Tech in Mental Wellness
  15. Weaving the Future with Smart Fabrics
  16. Brain Computer Interfaces: Enhancing the Human Potential
  17. Unlocking the Brain's Secret: Neuromorphic Computing
Startup Stage
  1. Disruptors Across Borders: Startups from Every Corner of the Globe
  2. Masterclass: The Overlooked Question of Where to Incorporate
    Speakers
    Tom McGinn
    Tom McGinn, General Counsel - Northzone
    Rena Kakon
    Rena Kakon, Co-Founder - Kara Ventures
  3. Disruptors Across Borders: Startups from Every Corner of the Globe
  4. Disruptors Across Borders: Startups from Every Corner of the Globe
  5. Masterclass: Leveraging Influencer Marketing for Explosive Startup Growth
  6. Networking Break
  7. Disruptors Across Borders: Startups from Every Corner of the Globe
  8. Masterclass: Building a High-Performance Team: Recruitment and Retention Strategies
  9. Disruptors Across Borders: Startups from Every Corner of the Globe
  10. Masterclass: How to Choose and Optimise the Right Technology Stack for Scaling Your Startup
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