What she's proven: £75M+ in verified client results by democratising AI for non-technical business leaders

What you'll learn: How to build AI literacy across your organisation in Months 1-3 without the jargon, resistance, or false starts that derail most programmes

Heather's framework: The methodology that transformed workforce anxiety into innovative potential across 1000’s professionals

What she's proven: 30+ years delivering emerging tech strategies for aerospace, defence, and high-risk industries, plus UNESCO AI Ethics expertise

What you'll learn: How to create governance structures and risk mitigation frameworks for Months 4-6 that actually work in high-consequence environments

Her framework: The NATO-tested approach to AI risk management that balances innovation with responsibility

What Oriana's proven: She's an early AI Ethics Pioneer, having begun studying AI ethics in 2015, giving her a 10-year head start on industry challenges. She currently holds the rare distinction of actively leading EU AI Act compliance for Admiral Group’s €800M+ European operations

What you'll learn: Real-world implementation lessons from successfully navigating AI compliance across a major European business, moving "From Theory to Practice" in Responsible AI adoption

Oriana's framework: Oriana’s methodology centres on the practical application of Corporate AI Governance Frameworks. Her signature implementation approach leverages a proprietary "EU AI Act Compliance: Practical Implementation Roadmap"

What Toju's proven: 20 years of cross-industry expertise including a decade leading Responsible AI at Google, frameworks now taught at universities globally.

What you'll learn: How to implement responsible AI algorithms throughout the ML lifecycle in Months 10-12 that serve all communities fairly

Toju's Framework: The university-adopted approach to building AI systems that work for everyone

Saba will present a case study on successful AI implementation and data collection in the fashion industry

Pooja is a senior technology leader, Chief Information Officer at Guardian Media Group, and an experienced Non-Executive Director, with over two decades of experience driving enterprise-scale change across complex, regulated organisations. She operates at the intersection of technology, data, artificial intelligence, and business strategy, supporting boards and executive teams to deliver sustainable growth, resilience, and long-term value.

As the Group CIO, Pooja sets the strategic direction for the implementation of Technology, Data, and AI, ensuring that digital investment is aligned with organisational purpose, editorial integrity, and commercial outcomes. A core focus of her leadership is the responsible implementation of AI, embedding robust governance, ethical frameworks, and clear accountability to manage enterprise-wide risk. She champions AI experimentation that is transparent, explainable, secure, and compliant, with strong oversight of data privacy, model risk, bias, and regulatory obligations. She works closely with boards and executive committees to balance innovation with control, ensuring AI enhances decision-making and productivity without compromising trust, safety, or organisational values.

Pooja is an award-winning AI consultant with an INSEAD MBA and 10+ years implementing AI and automation at Fortune 500 companies including P&G and Henkel. She has trained 5,000+ senior leaders and led 12+ enterprise AI implementations, delivering 30x+ ROI, 10+ hours weekly savings, and 60-70% reduction in manual tasks.

What you'll learn: Practical AI implementation strategies for marketing, sales, and operations that scale without breaking compliance.

Pooja's framework: Her 5 Pillars of AI Readiness guides organizations from pilot to production with data safety and ROI as non-negotiables. The methodology focuses on Agentic AI and Workflow Automation using no-code tools, moving companies from strategy to reality.

Aurora focuses on driving responsible and innovative adoption of artificial intelligence across business domains. Aurora is passionate about bridging AI innovation with human and organisational development, and she loves building connections and exchanging ideas on how AI can create long-term societal value.

Julia Belle is a broadcaster, political commentator, corporate event host, and Head of London for Executive Membership Community, Blend.

For over three years, Julia has been a prominent voice on BBC Three, covering news, current affairs, and entertainment. Before this, she was a regular on BBC 5 Live, providing weekly insights on newspaper headlines and breaking news. She has hosted BBC Election shows, delving into key voter issues, and has delivered a TED Talk titled “The Secret to Being Right,” which was selected as a TED Editor’s Pick.