Matthew Sinclair

Irresponsible AI: Matthew will tackle Irresponsible AI, diving into the ethical dilemmas and potential fallout of letting technology evolve unchecked. He will explore the crucial role responsibility plays in the development of artificial intelligence and the potential consequences of ignoring this imperative.

Bio: Matthew has been building technology since the mid-90s, with nearly three decades of experience. Most recently, he served as Partner and VP Engineering at BCG X in London. Prior to that, he led the Engineering team at BCG Digital Ventures for seven years, launching 30 new businesses and products across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. His background spans high-performance, mission-critical computing, and CTO roles in banking, finance, and payments.

Dhaval Shah

Project to Product: Dhaval will cover Project to Product, exploring what this wholesale shift means for organisations and the impact on technology. He will go deeper into the importance of customer centricity, why communicating strategy is essential, and how engineers and teams can play a key role in contributing to higher levels of business performance.

Bio: Dhaval is a Partner at Adaptavis, a business performance and transformation consultancy. With nearly two decades of experience, Dhaval advises and works with leadership teams to create future-ready organisations, with a strong focus on sustainable growth driven by strategy. His background spans multiple industries, including banking, retail, EV, pharmaceuticals, and insurance.

Taylor Williams

The Secret Ingredient to Hiring a High-Performing Team: Taylor will uncover The Secret Ingredient to Hiring a High-Performing Team. In this talk, Taylor will share practical strategies to help you refine your hiring process and ensure you attract the best talent. You will learn how to go beyond typical hiring frameworks to build a team that is skilled and aligned with your organisation's values and goals.

Bio: Taylor is the CTO at Learn Amp, a leading employee development SaaS platform. With a focus on building high-performing teams, fostering innovation, and aligning technology with business goals, Taylor has driven growth across several tech companies. He also advises startups in the AI and EdTech sectors.