AGENDA

Welcoming in-person attendees

1:00 – 2:00 pm BST

Refreshments & networking

Opening Keynote

2:00 – 2:05 pm BST

SPEAKER

Corina Balaneanu is the Founder of IP, a high-touch membership organisation for board directors/C-suite, focused on curating innovation and leading change case studies as well as facilitating bespoke introductions for members.

She has led delegations to Silicon Valley and Tel Aviv, visiting emerging startups, venture capital firms, CVCs and corporate incubators/accelerators.

She has travelled to over 80 countries, loves fashion and soca music.

No-code AI solutions

2:05 – 2:45 pm BST

SPEAKER

Cien Solon is an AI Transformation expert, startup builder, and growth strategist on a mission to make AI work for you and not the other way around.

As the co-founder of LaunchLemonade, she’s helping businesses and creators unlock the power of AI without code, turning complex ideas into real, scalable solutions.

With a track record in product-led growth, AI automation, and digital transformation, she’s the go-to expert for entrepreneurs and teams ready to move fast and innovate smarter.

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Joyann Boyce is the Founder and CEO of InClued.ai, a cutting-edge platform that helps teams reduce bias, protect brand reputation, and reach wider audiences. Her mission is to establish inclusive communications as an industry standard by building the “Grammarly of bias detection”.

A TEDx speaker and award-winning entrepreneur, Joyann brings over seven years of consulting experience working with major brands such as Coca-Cola, Social Point, Adobe, and Nationwide. She has combined her master’s degree in Data Science, specialising in bias detection, with her marketing expertise to identify content that can either elevate or damage brand reputation.

The board’s role in business transformation

2:50 – 3:30 pm BST

SPEAKER

John Browett, Chairman @ Octopus Group Holdings | Cifas | Wehkamp Retail Group.

Former CEO @ Tesco.com, Dixons Retail PLC, Dunelm and Monsoon Accessorize. Also former SVP for Apple Retail.

SPEAKER

He currently works as a Chief Operating Officer, Chief Transformation Officer and Operating Partner with PE backed companies.

He sits on the Board of Lookahead, is Chair of NIDSG and Board adviser to Ecosync and Lumorus.

His career has spans investor backed companies, high growth ventures and listed multinationals. He has broad industry experience across a range of sectors, mainly in tech-enabled services.
Some of his previous roles include; Chief M&A and Transformation Officer at Howden, Global COO at Hive, MD growth optimisation at Worldremit, SVP Digital Platforms and New Businesses at NBC Universal International, Chief Strategy Officer at Weve, Global Transformation Director at BT Global Services, Head of Corporate Development at Orange. Prior to this he spent 5 years delivering strategy and transformation for global clients at Deloitte Consulting.

He was listed in Financial Times top 100 BAME Executives in UK Tech.

SPEAKER

Diane Moore

Senior Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of Board Audit Committee @ SOCIETE GENERALE

iNED @ SWITCH MOBILITY

NED and Chair of Audit Committee and Chair of Risk Committee @ AXIS BANK

iNED and Chair of Audit & Compliance Committee @ CANTOR FITZGERALD IRELAND

Using GenAI to improve productivity

3:45 – 4:20 pm BST

SPEAKER

Pinar Ozcan is Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Oxford Saïd Business School, where she also directs the Oxford Entrepreneurship Centre and the Oxford Future of Finance and Technology (Fintech) Initiative. Her expertise spans technology markets, platforms and ecosystems, digital competition, and entrepreneurial strategy.

Pinar advises key regulatory bodies, including the Bank of England, UK Competition and Markets Authority, FCA, European Commission, and OECD. She holds a PhD from Stanford University, where she also led major executive and entrepreneurship programmes.

A globally recognised thought leader, she has received awards from the Strategic Management Society, British Academy, and Poets & Quants, and was named to the Thinkers50 Radar and the Global Women in Fintech Powerlist. Most recently, she won the 2024 SMS Educational Impact Award for her Inspiring Female Founders Initiative.

SPEAKER

Christopher Kenna is the Founder and CEO of Media Stream AI (www.mediastreamai.com), a first of its kind technology platform that allows personalised Linear TV Channels to each viewer of their channel.

Christopher is on the advisory board for WFA and he is also a director at UK Conscious Advertising Network (CAN) and, as a mixed race, out gay father, he is a strong advocate for representations within media and advertising.

He was also on the V&A Museum board advisory group as well as the Metropolitan Police board advisory group.

Christopher is an award-winning entrepreneur, having received the Innovator of the Year Award at the second annual Ex-Forces in Business Awards, been in the British LGBT Awards top 10 3x times (2020, 2022 & 2023), named on EMPower’s 100 Ethnic Minority Executives 2020 and OUTstanding top 100 LGBT Executives, and recently in the top 20 of the Top 100 Marketing Influencers in the Technology for Marketing Index 2023!

Mixing creativity & business design

4:25 – 5:05 pm BST

SPEAKER

Dr Rebecca Swift is a world-leading creative expert who has pioneered visual insights. As Senior Vice President, Creative, at Getty Images, Rebecca directs the company’s creative insights and creation of imagery and video used in award-winning advertising, design and editorial around the world. Working closely with creators, art directors and creative researchers globally, Rebecca plays a critical role in ensuring that Getty Images is continually providing fresh, relevant creative content and insights, which in turn engages and inspires creatives and marketers around the world. Her foresight into cultural and societal trends that shape visual communications drives Getty Images’ creative offering.

Rebecca joined the photography industry over 20 years ago and was one of the founding members of the creative research team at Getty Images, introducing visual research methodology to the industry. One area of visual communication Rebecca is particularly passionate about is evolving visual representation. Rebecca is personally responsible for driving change in visual language depicting women and girls, which she has done by rewriting the visual standards of commercial imagery depicting this group and briefing Getty Images’ contributing photographers against these new visual standards.

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Fonz Morris is a distinguished investor and entrepreneur renowned for his leadership and innovation in the design and technology sectors. As the Lead Product Designer at Netflix, Fonz has driven over $70 billion in revenue and contributed to the company’s growth by 200 million users. Named one of Business Insider’s Most Innovative Designers, he is also a three-time startup founder with a profound impact on the startup ecosystem.

Fonz is an investor at Glynn Capital and a key figure in BLCK VC. He is also a scholarship recipient from VC University. His advisory roles at SignalFire, First Round Capital, and numerous leading startups underscore his commitment to nurturing entrepreneurial talent and innovation.

Fonz has completed the prestigious Stanford University Design Thinking Program, further refining his strategic approach to design and investment. His multifaceted expertise makes him a pivotal figure in the industry, continuously shaping the future of technology and entrepreneurship.

CHAIR

I am an entrepreneur & CEO of THE LOOK, one of the UK’s leading film and TV post production companies.

The Look has delivered some of the world’s most prestigious TV series including titles such as Fleabag, Top Boy, Sex Education, The Gold, Rivals & Day Of The Jackal.

I am an experienced business leader and media industry expert who galvanises employees through internal and external training and mentoring. Myself and the team at The Look also engage in community outreach and masterclasses with local colleges and universities.

I have built close relationships with senior leaders across industry, from technology manufacturers to broadcasters such as Netflix and Amazon.

I am also involved in two other creative start-ups.

Drinks reception & networking

5:05 – 7:00 pm BST

Join us for some ‘decent’ wine/prosecco/beer/soft drinks/kombucha 🙂