Join industry experts as we explore how different sectors are deploying AI - at the edge, in the cloud, and in hybrid systems - and what they can learn from each other. This event will tackle the technical, regulatory, and ethical challenges of AI adoption, from medical devices to aviation, and offer cross-industry insights into safe, effective, and impactful implementation.
Markets around the world are exploiting and realistically deploying AI of all flavours (edge, cloud & hybrid) for the benefit of their customers. But what lessons can different industries learn from each other on the most effective and safe way to leverage AI? This event will explore that question and answer:
Join market experts to hear their insights and participate in discussions that dive deeper into these questions and provide a pragmatic outlook to these problems.
Nick Sinnott - Head of Strategy and Innovation, BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
Blaise Thomson – CEO, Bitfount
Panel Session with all speakers
TTP
Head of Technology Strategy & Innovation, BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
Name | Company |
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Lucy Allinson | Cambridge Wireless |
Mr Darendra Appanah | Cambridge Consultants Ltd |
Mr Christian Axelsson | Sigma Connectivity |
Miss Sarah Bell | ARU |
Mr Phil Claridge | Mandrel |
Mr Chris Curtis | ctm information technology |
Rupert Davey | ctm Information Technology |
Mr David Frew | Delta T Devices Ltd |
Daniel Garbutt | OppiSec |
Mr Renato Goodfellow | Commercis |
Mr Joel Jessop | Rohde & Schwarz UK Ltd |
Inara Laljee | ctm Information Technology |
Dr Allan MacLean | Amdeo Ltd |
Simon Mead | Colbea |
Mr Guy Mills | Anglian Ruskin University |
Mr Andrew Milton | rbl brand agency |
Mr Preetesh Mistry | Anritsu |
Mr Jonathan Mitchener | Innovate UK |
Mr Eddie Murphy | Priory Consulting Services Limited |
Mr Szczepan Orlins | CrossSense |
Jen Richardson | Project Cambridge |
Mr David Roberts | Jabooh Software Services Ltd |
Ben Timmons | Qualcomm Technologies International |
Mr Stephen Tunnicliffe-Wilson | Alliance Strategy Consulting Ltd |
Dr Walter Tuttlebee | WTIS Ltd |
Mick Withers | Plextek |
Senior Assurance Engineer, Cambridge Consultants
Senior Assurance Engineer, Cambridge Consultants
Darendra is part of the Systems Engineering & Test department, where he applies his expertise in Digital Security Testing to various technologies, including Machine Learning and AI. He has a background in Software Test Automation of wireless communications protocols, such as satellite communications and LTE. He enjoys defining and developing testing strategies for cybersecurity challenges and ensuring the quality and reliability of innovative solutions.
Founder, Mandrel Systems
Founder, Mandrel Systems
Phil Claridge is a ‘virtual CTO’ for hire within Mandrel Systems covering end-to-end systems. Currently having fun and helping others with large-scale AI systems integration, country-wide large scale big-data processing, hands-on IoT technology (from sensor hardware design, through LoRa integration to back end systems), and advanced city information modelling. Supporting companies with M&A ‘exit readiness’, due-diligence and on advisory boards. Past roles include: CTO, Chief Architect, Labs Director, and Technical Evangelist for Geneva/Convergys (telco), Arieso/Viavi (geolocation), and Madge (networking). Phil’s early career was in electronics, and still finds it irresistible to swap from Powerpoint to a soldering iron and a compiler to produce proof-of-concepts when required.
Partner, Appleyard Lees IP LLP
Partner, Appleyard Lees IP LLP
Parminder is a patent attorney based in Appleyard Lees’ Cambridge office, and helps companies to protect their technological innovations. She has built a substantial reputation working with high-growth start-ups, spin-outs and SMEs in Cambridge, and has in-house experience. She specialises in writing and prosecuting patent applications for computer-implemented inventions. Her work includes patenting AI-based technologies, including new machine learning frameworks and applications of machine learning in image classification, human-computer interactions and text-to-speech. Parminder also writes her own AI blog on LinkedIn, and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys’ Computer Technology Committee.
Head of AI, ML & Data Science, GFT Financial Ltd
Head of AI, ML & Data Science, GFT Financial Ltd
Simon leads a team that develops AI and ML solutions for large financial institutions. Before joining GFT he was the Principal Investigator for BT’s AI program. Before that he was the Head of Practice for Big Data and Customer Experience at BT and BT’s lead for collaborations with MIT, and the first industry fellow at the Alan Turing Institute. Simon is interested in practical application of AI technology and the practice and process of AI and ML projects. His book “Managing Machine Learning Projects” was published by Manning Books in 2023.
Head of Autonomous Technologies, TTP plc.
Head of Autonomous Technologies, TTP plc.
Vidhya leads the Autonomous Technologies team at TTP. Her team works with ambitious clients in markets ranging from aviation to farming to bring novel technologies that expand human capabilities, empower human efficiency and enhance human safety. Vidhya has a background in digital signal processing and physical layer design and development. In her PhD at Imperial College London, she carried out research on array signal processing techniques with applications in 5G and defence.
Programme Manager, UKTIN, Founder, Vision Formers
Programme Manager, UKTIN, Founder, Vision Formers
Peter is Founder & CEO of Vision Formers, the specialist consultancy that supports and mentors leaders of visionary technology businesses get product to market and turn ideas into reality. Vision Formers works with start-ups and scale-ups, providing significant expertise in accelerating business growth through a focus on developing a robust product strategy, growing and coaching product and development teams, and providing operational excellence. Peter has a long track record of conceiving, developing and marketing successful technology-based solutions, deployed at scale, globally. Innovative products Peter has brought to market in digital, cloud, AI, consumer electronics and telecommunications have been used by countless millions of people on a daily basis globally, badged by the world’s leading digital and technology brands. Peter also works with Digital Catapult as Programme Manager for UKTIN, working with partners and stakeholders to deliver UKTIN’s mission to transform the UK telecoms innovation ecosystem, capitalising on the country’s strengths in technology, academia, and entrepreneurialism, while positioning it for growth as new opportunities emerge in the industry. Peter is a board member of CW (Cambridge Wireless), a Fellow of the IET, a Chartered Engineer, and a member of the Association of Business Mentors.
Partner, Appleyard Lees IP LLP
Parminder helps clients protect technological innovations and shape IP strategies, drawing on experience both in-house and with direct clients. She is recognised for her work with high-growth start-ups, spin-outs, and SMEs in Cambridge and beyond. Specialising in physics-based technologies and computer-implemented inventions, Parminder is particularly known for her expertise in Artificial Intelligence and deep tech. Her work covers machine learning, image analysis, object classification, generative AI, federated learning, and AI for process control, as well as broader software innovations such as bioinformatics, cyber security, and natural language processing. She holds a PhD in Physics from Oxford and is vice-chair of CIPA’s AI committee.
Dr Parminder Lally – Partner, Appleyard Lees IP LLP Thursday @ 4:00 PM
Panel: From Surgery to the Skies – Breaking Cross-Market AI Silos Thursday @ 4:40 PM
Head of Technology Strategy & Innovation, BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
Head of Technology Strategy & Innovation for BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Nick has significant experience leading: Business & Technical change, advanced technology innovation as well as AI leadership, AI advisory expertise in Government and other sectors. Nick has 30 years key domain expertise covering C4ISR, AI Operationalisation, AI Ethics, AI Product Management, AI Assurance, AI Governance, AI Strategy and AI Strategic Capability Development.
AI Supply Chain Considerations for AI in Defence and Security Sector Thursday @ 2:50 PM
Panel: From Surgery to the Skies – Breaking Cross-Market AI Silos Thursday @ 4:40 PM
Senior Director, Advanced Air Mobility, Viasat
Anthony is Viasat's Senior Director of Advanced Air Mobility. He has a deep knowledge of Airline Engineering & Operations, combined with the current, evolving, advanced Air Mobility (AAM) communications, air traffic control and regulation landscape for crewed and un-crewed platforms. He is also responsible for establishing the distribution network, and engaging the OEM’s, regulators, and User Terminal partners to evangelise the benefits of the next generation of SatComm IP Connectivity.Anthony Spouncer - Senior Director Advanced Air Mobility, Viasat Thursday @ 2:20 PM
Panel: From Surgery to the Skies – Breaking Cross-Market AI Silos Thursday @ 4:40 PM
Head - Defence & Aerospace, TTP plc
Vidhya leads the Autonomous Technologies team at TTP. Her team works with ambitious clients in markets ranging from aviation to farming to bring novel technologies that expand human capabilities, empower human efficiency and enhance human safety. Vidhya has a background in digital signal processing and physical layer design and development. In her PhD at Imperial College London, she carried out research on array signal processing techniques with applications in 5G and defence.Closing Remarks Thursday @ 5:20 PM
CEO, Bitfount
Blaise Thomson is the CEO of Bitfount, the federated data platform, accelerating research, clinical trials and AI model distribution. He was previously the founder-CEO of VocalIQ, which he sold to Apple in 2015, and a Research Fellow in Machine Learning at Cambridge University.Using Federated Analysis to Accelerate Clinical Research Thursday @ 4:10 PM
Panel: From Surgery to the Skies – Breaking Cross-Market AI Silos Thursday @ 4:40 PM
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