Tech

Cassie Kozyrkov

A pioneering figure in Decision Intelligence and a leading voice on the practical, human-centred adoption of AI, Cassie served as Google’s Chief Decision Scientist for a decade. Since leaving the tech giant she has helped some of the world's biggest companies and their leaders to understand the potential of AI, how it can augment decision-making and drive real business value. Her work focuses on cutting through the hype, shaping responsible strategy, and supporting leaders to build organisations ready for an AI world.

Professor Brian Cox

Brian brings scientific discovery to life for millions. He is also a leading experimental physicist, helping to recreate the conditions 1/1000000000th of a second after Big Bang “to confirm the universe’s underlying simplicity.” With breathtaking images, Brian shows how science shocks and excites our imagination, as well as bringing humanity together. He also sets out the case for co-ordinated investment in science as key to job creation and growth.

Steve Wozniak

The Apple co-founder chose not to stay with the business he and Steve Jobs established, instead focusing his energy on encouraging the next generation of technology entrepreneurs and innovators. Steve speaks about how he and Jobs made computers in a garage, the vision for home computing that they shared, and what will come next.

Will.i.am

Songwriter, singer, producer, actor, entrepreneur and founder member of The Black Eyed Peas, will.i.am has worked with musicians from U2 to Nicki Minaj. Away from music he has maintained a long-term interest in technology working as creative director at Intel and CCO at a 3D printing and scanning company, and working on projects including apps, iPhone accessories and smart watches. He was even the first artist to stream a song to Mars.

Priya Lakhani

Alongside leading CENTURY Tech, the award-winning education company that aids the implementation of AI and machine learning in classrooms, Priya is part of the AI Decoded team on BBC News, and advises businesses and leaders in a variety of sectors on the impact of AI, how to adapt to disruption, and how to build an innovation culture.

Rahaf Harfoush

Exploring the intersection of innovation, culture and digital transformation, Rahaf has written bestselling books, lectured at Paris’ Sciences Po university, and worked for the World Economic Forum. She has explored how data has changed the relationship between organisations and employees, discovered new disruptive businesses, and considered the implications of digitisation in all aspects of society.

Whitney Johnson

Former Wall Street banker turned analyst, Whitney combines her lessons from the business frontline with research into the effects of innovation and disruption. She looks at how to foster and manage innovation, what disruption means, and how leaders deal with the new landscape of disruption.

Mo Gawdat

As Chief Business Officer for Google X, the search giant’s much-envied R&D division, Mo led some of the tech world’s most innovative projects. It was the climax of a successful career in technology but whilst on paper he was doing well, he often felt unfulfilled. He applied his engineering skills to the problem and after almost a decade developed a model which placed happiness in overall context of the experiences and expectations of life. His work became the international bestseller, Solve for Happy: Engineer Your Path to Joy.

Ben Legg

Former Google and Coca-Cola executive Ben explores how businesses can navigate disruption, leverage AI effectively, and build resilience in an era dominated by tech giants. He provides insights on strategy, the future of work, and the geopolitics of technology, helping leaders make decisions and adapt to key trends. With a focus on innovation and strategic growth, he challenges organisations to take risks, analyse consumer behaviour, and thrive in an AI-driven world.