Professor Emma Hunt is well known nationally and internationally, she has been invited to talk about UK Higher Education Art and Design in the UK, America and China, and has been a Visiting Professor at Yunnan Arts University, China. In all her academic appointments, Emma is focused on providing an unrivalled student learning experience that leads to exceptional career opportunities in the creative industries.
Rated as 1 of the 14 "people who matter in UK AI policy" from Politico, Sam leads work on R&D, skills & talent, and compute – delivering over £1bn of investment in new supercomputers. Sam has previously worked on AI regulation leading the team to publish the Regulation White Paper in spring 2023 and is well known for supporting the Bletchley AI Safety Summit attended by Rishi Sunak, Kamala Harris, Charles III, and Elon Musk.
Helen is enhancing the community by introducing Gigabit-capable fiber-optic broadband to Cornwall, with a special focus on underserved areas, isolated communities, and locations deemed inaccessible by others. She can personally elaborate on how pioneering projects will stimulate economic growth in the UK, and the world, through innovation and technology, embodying a commitment to progress.
Seth will showcase how best to develop not only an understanding of external risks impacting your company, but also how efficient internal controls can be utilised in Cyberdefense. He was a principal part of the development, implementation, and operationalization of Hershey’s next generation of firewall and edge system protections.
Tom, is an experienced IP specialist and has assisted numerous clients in the realm of intellectual property and information technology. His expertise extends to advising on the establishment and growth of international trademark portfolios, navigating legal frameworks for IP exploitation like licensing and franchising, and orchestrating intra-group IP restructures with meticulous planning and execution
In her role as co-head of the UK technology sector team and Global Co-Head of Gaming, Verity brings over a decade of expertise in advisory, investigatory, and transactional facets of competition law within the EU and the UK. Renowned for her insights, she is a prominent voice on competition and regulatory matters within the tech sector. Don't overlook her presentation; her expertise is so valued that she's frequently cited in Parliamentary committees discussing these very topics.
Michael has developed highly innovative solutions that offer opportunities for new business models, economic growth, greater efficiency as well as cost reduction and potential safety improvements to manned aviation through increased automation, digital connectivity and data analytics. With over 35 years experience within the aviation industry and regulatory agencies we're looking forward to his expertise.
As Head of Postgraduate research, Professor Lee's academic background has led him to a rewarding career in the Arts and Creative Industries. He's contributed to the research culture of Falmouth University though his role as coordinator for postgraduate research, and his faculty as the director of doctoral research. He is committed to innovation in pedagogy.
Rose has worked as a Business Consultant and Advisor, specializing in innovation, digital transformation, and revenue optimization for the creative and emerging tech sectors. She leads businesses to unlock their innovative ideas and talent and builds bespoke projects with a creative edge, incorporating technology and digital solutions to give them a competitive advantage.
Dr Deborah Watson manages the Innovate UK Business Growth team of innovation and growth specialists in the Great South West. She has extensive experience managing University and business partnerships, helping innovative businesses to make our area the best place to live and work.
Tess Buckley is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) ethicist, strategist and musician. She is Digitsal Ethics and AI Safety Programme Manager at TechUK. She completed a Master of Arts in AI and Philosophy from Northeastern University London, where she specialised in ableism in biotechnologies. Her primary research interests include AI literacy, music systems, the impact of AI on disability rights and the portrayal of AI in media. She seeks to use philosophical principles to make emerging technologies explainable, and ethical.
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