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*More speakers to be announced

13:30

Registration and refreshments

14:15

Welcome from Bayes Business School

Professor André Spicer, Executive Dean, Bayes Business School

Mr Hong Su, Business Director, Alibaba Cloud

14:30

Stream 1: London as a Global Hub for AI Expansion, Creativity, and Consumer Engagement

Explore how London is becoming a global hub for AI companies seeking international growth, creative innovation, and meaningful consumer engagement across markets.

Moderator: Dr Sara Jones, Interim Director, Institute for Creativity and AI; Director, Centre for Creativity in Professional Practice, Bayes Business School

Speakers

  • Dr Nora Chen, Head of UK, Fotor
  • Paedar Coyle, Founder, AudioStack
  • Alex McLeman, Strategic Solutions Architect, Alibaba Cloud
  • Johnathan Kwok, AI Strategy
  • Rory Daniels, Head of Emerging Tech, techUK

15:45

Coffee break

Parallel Sessions

16:00

Stream 2A: Responsible AI, Trust, and Policy Engagement

This stream explores how AI companies can expand globally while building trust through responsible innovation, transparency, and strong regulatory and public engagement.

Moderator: Esme Palaganas, PhD student, Bayes Business School

Speakers

  • Elizabeth Lui, Head of Ecosystem, FLock.io
  • Philip Clements, CEO, Finspector.ai
  • Dr Sasikumar Sundaram, Senior Lecturer, City St George’s University of London
  • Martin Percy, Film director, BAFTA British Academy Award and Emmy Award winner

Stream 2B: Talent, Education, and the Future AI Workforce

This stream explores how AI is reshaping talent needs and how business schools can prepare students for AI-enabled careers across global industries.

Moderator: Toni Liu, Leadership and Careers Coach, Bayes Business School

Speakers

  • Sarah Juillet, Director of Postgraduate Careers, Bayes Business School
  • Ishha Nagrath, Head of Digital Learning and Development: Platforms, AI Enablement and Workforce Readiness, Hogan Lovells
  • Dr Yusuf Öç, Associate Professor in Marketing; Course Director of MSc Digital Marketing with AI and MSc Marketing Strategy and Consumer Insights, Bayes Business School
  • Krit Sawatdipong, Managing Consultant, Capgemini Invent
  • Jessica Andrews, Managing Consultant, Cappfinity

16:50

Transition break

17:00

We Are Here: London, Global AI, and the Next Chapter of University Industry Collaboration

A closing conversation bringing together insights from previous sessions from industry, education, and innovation ecosystem perspectives on London’s role in the next chapter of global AI growth.

Moderator: Dr Sara Jones, Interim Director, Institute for Creativity and AI; Director, Centre for Creativity in Professional Practice, Bayes Business School

Speakers

  • Alex McLeman, Strategic Solutions Architect, Alibaba Cloud
  • Dr Sasikumar Sundaram, Senior Lecturer, City St George’s University of London
  • Sarah Juillet, Director of Postgraduate Careers, Bayes Business School

Closing Remarks:

Professor Feng Li, Associate Dean for Research and Innovation, Bayes Business School

18:00

Networking reception