Meet us at The AI Summit 2024 - Digital Catapult

Event overview

The AI Summit London is a two day event that brings together the most forward-thinking technologists and business professionals in the UK, Europe, and beyond to explore the real-world applications of AI. On the 12th and 13th June, the conference will celebrate this emerging and transformative technology and offer an all-round immersive experience.

Taking over London’s Tobacco Dock this June, the Summit provides an abundance of opportunities for AI-adopters to arm themselves with the contacts and expertise needed to ensure their next project is a success.

The Quantum Computing summit will take place as part of the AI Summit as a one day event on 12th June and will be a great opportunity for guests to discover the potential of quantum computing and real use cases.

Attendees will be able to hear from Digital Catapult experts presenting at the multiple stages of the AI Summit, including Practitioners Stage, VisionAIres Programme and the The Quantum Computing summit.

Hear from us

Focus on Quantum

Chair of the Quantum Summit

June 12th

Paul Ceely, Director of Technology Strategy at Digital Catapult will be an ever present figure as the Chair at the Quantum Summit this year, which will see him delivering the opening and closing remarks

Accelerating quantum computing adoption – Enabling industrial use case exploration through QTAP

June 12th, 11:30 – 11.55

Joseph Day-Evans, Quantum Computing Technologist and Daniela Valenzuela, Innovation Delivery Manager at Digital Catapult will be sharing the learnings and experiences from the recent Quantum Technology Access Programme (QTAP), a first-of-its-kind programme run by Digital Catapult.

This programme bridged the gap between quantum computing suppliers and end-users through a tailored training and education programme in partnership with consortium partners ORCA Computing and Riverlane. Eleven companies across different industries in the UK explored relevant use cases using quantum computing across optimisation, machine learning and simulation. As part of this talk, you can also hear from one of the QTAP participants exploring quantum computing for the energy sector.

Furthering Quantum Cryptanalysis research

June 12th, 16:35

Tim Wood, Cryptography Engineer at Digital Catapult will be joined by Florence Lewine, Policy advisor for the U.S Department of Homeland Security to discuss Furthering Quantum Cryptanalysis Research.

This discussion will look at the ongoing research into potential vulnerabilities of existing cryptographic systems to quantum attacks, the evolution of quantum-safe cryptographic solutions and the development of hybrid cryptographic systems to provide enhanced security amongst other topics.

AIConics Quantum of the Year nomination

Daniel Goldsmith, Senior Quantum Computing Technologist at Digital Catapult has been nominated for the AIConics Quantum Computing Innovator of The Year in recognition of his work in bringing the QTAP programme to life.

This award has been put together to celebrate the pioneering minds in quantum computing who are exploring the practical application of quantum in the workplace.

Be sure to vote for Daniel here.

Focus on AI

The Global Push for Sustainability: Leveraging AI for environmental impact

June 12th, 14:00, VisionAIres Programme

Dr David Pugh, Director of Sustainable Industry at Digital Catapult will join an exclusive roundtable to discuss AI technologies continuing global sustainability endeavors and strategies for business engagement. As ESG initiatives become increasingly important to shareholders and drive the value of enterprises, the measurement of these initiatives needs to be regulated and tracked which can be heavily supported by AI technologies. Conversations will also include the analysis of optimal methods for seamless integrations across varied industrial sectors.

Future-Proof Foundations: Embracing the convergence of AI and IoT for success

12th June, 15:35, VisionAIres Programme

Dr Munir Chowdhury, Director of Technology, IoT Platforms & Technology Operations at Digital Catapult will join a fireside chat exploring how the merging of AI and IoT is revolutionising business operations. This session will take a deeper dive into advanced strategies aimed at ensuring infrastructures are future-proofed for sustained success surrounded by this convergence. Additionally, industry leaders will dissect the essential components required for building strong and adaptable business foundations.

The Ethical Compass of Data: Ensuring integrity in the realm of data science and analytics

13th June, 10:10, Practitioners Stage

Cecilia Nunn, Responsible AI Lead at Digital Catapult will be joined on stage by Georgiana Marsic, Senior Audits Analytics Manager, Audit Transformation – Jaguar Land Rover for a fireside chat moderated by Rajat Kotra, Group Director, AI and Data Analytics – Informa. The experts will discuss how can organisations establish robust ethical frameworks within their data science and analytics practices to ensure responsible and accountable decision-making and explore in what ways does the ethical landscape in data science evolve as new technologies and methodologies emerge, and how can professionals stay ahead of ethical challenges in this dynamic field.

Unpacking the AI Act: Progress, prospects, and industry implications

13th June, 11:55, VisionAIres Programme

Chanell Daniels, Responsible AI Manager at Digital Catapult will join a panel for an in-depth analysis of the AI Act’s advancements, prognosticate on future trajectories, and scrutinise its multifaceted ramifications across industries. The audience will have an opportunity to acquire insights into the operationalisation of the AI Act and its foreseeable repercussions on enterprise strategies, technological innovation, and regulatory frameworks.

Data Capitalization: Effective strategies for extracting value from your data

13th June, 16:10, Practitioners Stage

Hema Ramamoorthy, Data and AI Lead at Digital Catapult and Ghida Ibrahim, Lead Quantitative Engineer – Meta meet on stage for a fire side chat exploring common challenges and potential roadblocks in the journey of data monetisation, and discussing how can businesses navigate and overcome them effectively.

Our speakers

Paul Ceely

Director of Technology Strategy

Paul Ceely has over 20 years’ experience in technology and network strategy, covering strategy and solutions for mobile, internet, security, network management and technology evolution in general.

Daniel Goldsmith

Senior Quantum Computing Technologist

Daniel has a Masters in Quantum Technology at University College, London, and researched Quantum Error Correction Codes. He has experience of working with quantum annealing and photonic computers, as well as the standard quantum circuit model. He has a good understanding of algorithms for the NISQ and the fault tolerant era. He is particularly interested in quantum machine learning. Daniel also has extensive experience of leading teams to design, build, test, cut over, and operate global ERP IT systems. This has given him an excellent understanding of the key elements of a successful IT implementation. He has a deep knowledge of technical and process architecture and has worked in key integration roles on large and complex projects. Daniel also has a good appreciation of finance, gained from qualifying as a Chartered Accountant at Ernst & Young, and then working as a European Financial Controller for a technology firm earlier in his career. He studied Physics at Jesus College, Cambridge.

Daniela Valenzuela

Innovation Delivery Manager

Daniela Valenzuela is an accomplished Innovation Delivery Manager at Digital Catapult, where she has been leading the first quantum technology access programme. She holds an MSc in Strategic Innovation Management and has a STEM background in industrial engineering. Daniela has ample experience in managing innovation programmes for different industrial sectors. Daniela is also an expert in mapping technology ecosystems and has been awarded academic prizes for her contributions to the adoption of emerging technologies.

Joe Day-Evans

Quantum Computing Technologist

Joseph is an experienced quantum computing professional having explored quantum computing in both research and industry settings. Joseph specialises in exploring innovative applications of quantum computing, most notably in the Defence and Security Sector having been the lead quantum developer for projects looking at near term quantum applications to improve decision making with DSTL and Leonardo. This has led Joseph to explore a wide range of quantum technologies including quantum annealing, gate based quantum computers and quantum inspired solutions such as digital annealers. Joseph also has wider interests in cryptography and thus post quantum cryptography and also quantum sensors

Tim Wood

Cryptography Engineer

Tim is a cryptography SME with 9 years of experience across academia and industry. He holds a PhD in cryptography from the University of Bristol (UK) where his focus was on privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs). He spent 18 months working in this area with the research group at KU Leuven (Belgium). He then spent four years in the Defence sector analysing risk in high-assurance environments, helping to develop and improve technical standards, and providing expert consultant advice on the use of cryptography. He joined Digital Catapult in 2023 where he provides guidance on the application of PETs and cryptography in a range of cutting-edge projects.

David Pugh

Director of Sustainable Industry

Dr David Pugh is Digital Catapult’s Head of Sustainability. In his role David sits at the interface between advanced digital technologies and industrial adopters to provide real business impact.

Dr Munir Chowdhury

Director of Technology, IoT Platforms & Technology Operations

Munir is an experienced technology leader with more than 20 years’ experience in digital and cellular communication; IoT, R&D digital transformation, and technology incubation.

Cecilia Nunn

Responsible AI Lead

As Responsible AI Lead at Digital Catapult, Cecilia works with businesses, government, start-ups, academics and investors to put ethics into practice. She sits in the All-Party Parliamentary Group for AI, as well as the BRAID (Bridging Responsible AI Divides) board. She’s managed multi-million-pound international digital projects for leading technology companies such as Google. Mission-driven by programming, design and the use of tech to transform society, she’s extremely passionate about getting more women into STEM and has taught software engineering on the Code First Girls course.

Chanell Daniels

Responsible AI Manager

Chanell is a Responsible AI Manager at Digital Catapult, the UK authority on advanced digital technology. Prior to this, she led the Community Safety Team at Depop which worked on child online safety, extremism and preparations for online safety regulations, and managed high-risk crisis responses and prevention efforts at Meta. Before joining the tech industry, Chanell worked with the UK Government on consumer protection policy; with the UN on peacekeeping, human rights and governance; and with the EU on environment policy. She is a Visiting Policy Fellow at the University of Oxford Internet Institute and a Member of the AI Advisory Board for OpenUK.

Hema Ramamoorthy

Data and AI Lead

With 20+ years of unparalleled expertise in the design, development, implementation and delivery of technology solutions, Hema is a highly passionate and results-driven Data and AI lead. Armed with a degree in Engineering and a natural inclination for problem solving, Hema plays a pivotal role in shaping the Data and AI/ML deployment strategies. At Digital Catapult, her work includes Data discovery projects, consultation, design and development of cutting-edge Data and AI solutions, overseeing digital transformation, data readiness and AI adoption initiatives, crafting robust Data Governance frameworks as well as aiding AI models deployments.

Portrait of Hema Ramamoorthy of Digital Catapult (Image by Kirsten Holst)

Location

Tobacco Dock

Tobacco Quay, Wapping Ln, London, E1W 2SF

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