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Flossy AI was founded in London by Gameli Ladzekpo a former Artist.

Flossy AI is like Instagram, but with AI generated images instead of photos. In our community users can come together and co-create images. You can see creations from friends and buy prompts so you can make similar images yourself.

Flossy also helps brands too – Artists, Creators, Sports Teams can boost engagement by co-creating beautiful media, merch or marketing materials with their fans.

The mission of the company is to put design super powers in the hands of every person on earth and make the world more beautiful.

Loud Parade is the award winning music creative and sonic branding company with over 8 billion campaign views. Loud Parade makes bespoke music compositions for brands and creative agencies across all platforms and has worked with Fenty, Nike JBL, JD Sports, WPP and Havas, amongst others.

Working at the intersection of Psychology and Music, Loud Parade creates sonic identities which match a brand’s aspirational personality bringing objectivity to the usually subjective world of music in advertising by leveraging an AI tool which can test the emotional resonance of sounds.

Loud Parade uses music as a form of storytelling, creating unique sonic identities for brands to increase individuality and uniqueness of their campaigns. Through viral sounds they increase brand love, recognition and awareness as well as support with the problem of music licensing through authentic and scientifically backed music solutions.

Welcome to Musircle an AI-driven social media platform that is redefining the music landscape. We’re not just a place to listen to music – we’re an interactive community that uses advanced technology to bring together music enthusiasts, artists, and rising stars from around the world.

At the heart of Musircle is the concept of Music DNA. Using powerful AI algorithms, we map your individual Music DNA, analyzing your musical tastes across genres, artists, eras, and even nuanced musical elements. We use this to connect you with others who share your passion, creating a global community based on shared or complementary musical preferences.

Innovation is our melody, and our key feature, Echo Playlists, is a perfect example. These collaborative playlists allow users to control a live playlist together. Add songs, vote to remove tracks, chat in real time, and enjoy a collective listening experience that’s as dynamic as a live concert.

But Echo Playlists offer more than just a communal listening experience. They also present a golden opportunity for rising artists to increase their exposure. Since every device individually streams a song added to an Echo Playlist, emerging musicians can significantly boost their listener counts. Furthermore, our Music DNA feature intelligently connects these artists to new, relevant fan bases, facilitating organic growth in their listener community.

Join Musircle today to explore, connect, and revolutionize your musical journey. Whether you’re a music lover looking for like-minded listeners, or a rising star seeking to amplify your reach, Musircle is the place to be.

Musircle: Where music connects us, AI unites us, and Echo Playlists amplify our shared experience.

Stories & The City is a cultural tourism immersive startup. We create city tours using your smartphone and augmented reality (AR) to get interesting information and stories straight to your phone.

We bring virtual content into the real world.
We use AR and storytelling to encourage human connection.
We want people to go out and engage with the real world whilst using the benefits of the augmented world.

Code and Culture (C+C) specialises in innovative cultural curation. Collaborating with world-class artists and partners we blend creativity and technology to uncover untold stories and enable new cultural discovery, for new contemporary audiences and fans alike.

Our core solution, Wordsmiths, uses the latest storytelling technology to revolutionise how audiences of all ages engage and experience rap lyrics and the wider cultural canon.

Mismatch Studios creates digital clothing for virtual worlds as a sustainable alternative for clothing prototyping for designers.

Immersely is pioneering real-time emotion detection for game developers, providing an innovative tool that captures and analyzes players’ biometric data to gauge emotional responses during gameplay. By integrating this technology into game development, Immersely enables developers to refine user experiences and improve game engagement, making it easier to predict and enhance the success of new game releases.

At TwoShot, we’re building next-generation AI making music creation easy, with just your voice — it’s like being in the studio with a professional musician.

We’re looking to unlock the next billion musicians — Demo of MVP
Importantly, our tech is fully traceable, solving AI music’s complex copyright issues.

BeGenio is a game-based learning platform that focuses on assessments through immersive games, and specific outcomes – fluency, reasoning and problem-solving, and key aspects of building mental abilities. BeGenio’s first game Race To Infinity has won multiple awards and has been academically researched and studied successfully by the University of Greenwich.

Wellvrse integrates health, art, and technology to enhance mental well-being through virtual reality (VR). By leveraging evidence-based practices from Neuroaesthetics, Wellvrse develops immersive and inclusive digital experiences specifically engineered to support mental health.

An AI-native creative studio helping brands stay relevant online by creating original content and digital campaigns, drawing on 15 years creative expertise and powered by an AI tool, HypeMuse (founded by Katie Debrah). 

A technology company redefining the live entertainment industry through a transparent, fan-first ticketing platform to tackle scalpers, bots and hidden fees while empowering fans, artists and venues with a fair and secure way to buy and sell event tickets (founded by Tayo Odesanya).

A beauty-tech business built for creators powering the global beauty economy, connecting visibility, bookings and payments in one seamless system helping independent professionals run smarter, grow faster and own their client relationships (founded by Tai Broadhurst).

Helps dyslexic children learn and retain information 30% more than traditional text-based learning through educational songs (founded by Alex Molokwu). 

Converging physical ticketing with an accessibility focused streaming service to remove physical and digital barriers at live events to support disabled audiences through extended reality (founded by Berne Omolafe)

Revolutionising grassroots sports by empowering clubs with affordable video technology and AI-driven analytics on one platform to help nurture talent, inspire growth and creative a level playing field for all grassroots clubs (founded by Jason Calder-McLaren) 

Building digital trade passports that move with creative goods, across the music, film and fashion industries, ensuring they travel securely, compliantly and sustainably (founded by Lavinia Fernandes).  

AI-powered creativity built on culture, trends, and insight, by blending trend intelligence with AI innovation into one platform to empower creators in a fast-moving cultural landscape (founded by Chloe Ameh) 

A football investment simulation platform for talent identification combining entertainment with credible verification of scouting ability (founded by Daniel Sofoluke).

Product Leader at Channel 4 with cross-industry Product consulting background.

James specialises in delivering engaging audience research that drives breakthroughs for stakeholders within creative organisations. He is hands-on and has nurtured a high-performing team who thrive working across a variety of methodologies to inform and inspire corporate, brand, and marketing strategy. James is globally minded and has conducted research in over 30 countries. James has cultivated an international network in the process, and have frequently delivered insight projects on the ground in other markets. He has led research that has directly shaped and fuelled campaigns that have been recognised by the Webbys, Clios, Lovies, Adweek Awards, Drum Awards and Campaign Awards. He was part of a team who received a commendation at the Market Research Society Awards for cultural insight, and has been personally recognised as one of the 50 most influential people in social intelligence globally by the Social Intelligence Lab.

Becky is an advisor to companies at the intersection of Music & Technology, with a particular focus on music rights and nascent technologies. With almost 20 years of experience, most of it supporting startups, scale ups and large blue chip companies offer innovative (and licensed, where necessary), services to consumers and the music industry.

Felix has grade 8 percussion and grade 7 piano, A*AA at A-level (economics, politics & music respectively), a 2:1 BA in Music from the University of Bristol, CORe: Credential of Readiness from HBX | Harvard Business School, a years’ experience in financial services and investment (at M&G Investments), and over 11 years experience in the music industry at Media Insight Consulting, Commercial Affairs at Universal Music Group and most recently as Vice President at Sony Music Publishing covering A&R, Commercial Strategy and A&R Research. Felix is interested in commercial music development from both an artist and industry perspective. He loves start-up culture and an active small investor and enjoys watching Brighton FC.

Alex is a Entertainment lawyer, Partner and Head of Digital and Technology Department at Russells Solicitors.

Janice B Gordon is an experienced entrepreneur, mentor, and customer-growth specialist who has spent over two decades helping early-stage founders build sustainable, scalable businesses. Her journey includes growing her own 100-seater restaurant and late-night bar through the financial crisis, giving her firsthand insight into startup resilience, leadership, and customer loyalty. For eight years, Janice served as a mentor with both Virgin StartUp and the Cherie Blair Foundation, and as the Sales Mentor on the World Bank Accelerator Ignite Investment Readiness Program, supporting founders from diverse backgrounds to refine their ideas, strengthen their operations, and gain confidence as leaders. She brings a practical, people-first approach grounded in real-world experience and a deep belief in the potential of emerging entrepreneurs. Janice is recognised as The Customer Growth Expert, working with organisations to improve sales performance, build strong revenue foundations and create north star leaders. She is an international speaker, consultant, and host of the Scale Your Sales Podcast. As a black woman, Janice is passionate about backing underrepresented founders and helping them unlock opportunities, navigate challenges, and grow with purpose.

A Product Lead passionate about creating digital experiences that are smart, inclusive, and genuinely enjoyable. He has shaped both subscription and free products at big-name broadcasters like Channel 4 and Channel 5, helping influence the way millions watch, stream, and connect with content every day. Whether it’s partnering with Tech, Design, Editorial or Marketing, Steve brings creativity, clarity and a sharp user-focus to every stage of the product journey – always aiming for impact, innovation and accessibility. From streamlining apps to launching new platforms, he thrives on turning complex problems into intuitive solutions that delight diverse audiences and deliver real results. Alongside this, he is also a qualified coach. Coaching has sharpened how he listens, question and empower others – skills he uses not just in dedicated coaching sessions, but in how he leads, collaborate and support others. For Steve, it’s about unlocking potential – whether in products, teams, or people.

Daniel Haack is an Emmy Award-winning children’s media professional dedicated to creating content and experiences that engage and enrich kids and help make their lives better (and more fun!). He is currently vice president at Magic Star, the kids and family entertainment division of Sony Music Entertainment’s The Orchard. He previously was creative lead for YouTube Originals’ kids & family slate, developing and overseeing shows including The Guava Juice Show, Super Sema, Corpse Talk, Coyote Peterson’s Wild Field Trip and many others. He holds a B.S. from Ithaca College and received an Ed.M. in educational media and technology at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. Daniel is also the author of the Prince & Knight and its sequel, Prince & Knight: Tale of the Shadow King, and the co-author of Maiden & Princess, all from Little Bee Books. The former was a Goodreads Choice Awards nominee and was named one of the best picture books of 2018 by Amazon, Kirkus Reviews and the Chicago Tribune. As a writer, he is represented by Brent Taylor of TriadaUS Literary Agency. Daniel is based in Los Angeles, California.

Will Hughes is Chief Revenue Officer at Sound Patrol, a technology company building the foundations for a fair and trustworthy internet, where creative value and copyright are protected in the age of AI. He leads the company’s commercial strategy and product roadmap in partnership with industry stakeholders, driving innovation that brings transparency and accountability to how digital media is identified, attributed and monetised. With over a decade of experience in the music and media sectors, Will has led teams across label management, music licensing, and rights technology. Prior to SoundPatrol, he oversaw Account Management and Customer Success at Audible Magic, managing key commercial relationships with rights holders, distributors, industry bodies and digital platforms. Before that, he led music licensing and rights holder relations for EMEA at Songtradr, and managed labels and catalogues at MRC and HHO Group, spanning licensing, sync, royalties and content protection. Alongside his executive work, Will is committed to mentoring the next generation of music and tech professionals through programmes such as the Abbey Road Redd Incubator, BPI Grow London, London Black Founders, and The University of Dauphine.

An experienced product manager with a career in video streaming and subscriptions. Meron has worked in Video On Demand roles, ranging from video editing, content management and operations to product management roles.

Robert Hitchings is a Talent Acquisition Lead at Channel 4.

Lee is the founder of Into-it. Into-it is a free Chrome browser extension that keeps music fans reading The Guardian and The Independent up-to-date on new releases and gigs by replacing the banner ads with personalised notifications. He also teaches marketing to startups. Over the last year, with his teaching partner Dino, he has taught over 1,000 founders on the learning platform Maven. Before Into-it, he ran Silence Media for 15 years before selling it to Canopy Media. Silence produced banner advertising campaigns for some of the biggest entertainment companies in the world. In 2018, he co-produced Gilles Peterson’s Look Up, a pop-up record and bookshop and week of gigs and club nights in Stoke Newington in London that raised money for the mental health charity for young people SafaPlace. Look Up explored the positive relationship between mental health and the arts through talks with artists like Goldie, Jordan Rakei and Yazmin Lacey. In 1996, he founded Way to Blue, the world’s first online PR agency, which The Miroma Group bought. He is also the author of the novel Queer Fish in God’s Waiting Room (Legend Press), which he wrote to ask his wife to marry him. In the 90’s, he wrote an Oasis biography and worked as a music and technology journalist for The Manchester Evening News, The Guardian, The Times and The Daily Telegraph.

After more than 20 years in the music & entertainment industries, Lee has led impactful, award-winning campaigns for some of the most influential artists in modern culture. Today, he runs Borderless Works – an agency built for a world where audiences, platforms and formats no longer sit neatly in boxes. His team connect culture, creativity and commercial impact to help artists and rights-holders build campaigns that feel relevant and long-lasting.

Clare Maguire is the Founder and CEO of NOPRBLM, a creative tech venture studio and consultancy working with celebrities, global brands, corporates, and creators. Through NOPRBLM she has built a trusted network spanning leading figures in culture, major technology institutions, venture groups, and government. Her work focuses on shaping strategies, products, and partnerships that help organisations navigate the evolving relationship between creativity and emerging technologies. Clare also serves as Chief Marketing Officer and Trustee of Thinking About Thinking, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to advancing ideas in the computational study of intelligence. She advises founders, artists, and organisations on innovation, creative strategy, and the future of technology, drawing on more than a decade of experience supporting high profile clients across entertainment and tech. Alongside her executive work she continues her career as a musician and artist. Clare has released a top ten album and remains committed to supporting emerging creators and new forms of creative expression.

Sharold Palmer is a strategist, transformation leader and founder dedicated to helping organisations grow with clarity, innovation and purpose. With more than two decades of experience across digital publishing, commercial strategy and organisational change, she is recognised for her leadership as Head of Digital Publishing at the Financial Times, where she delivered global platform transformations, significant subscription growth, and new multimillion-pound revenue streams. As Founder & Chief Vision Officer of Seven Palms Consultancy, Sharold works with business owners and socially conscious organisations to shape ethical, future-ready systems. Her advisory spans digital transformation, AI enabled growth, product innovation, multimedia strategy, stakeholder engagement, and inclusive leadership. She brings strategic insight grounded in cultural intelligence, helping organisations build resilient teams and make decisions that stand up to real-world complexity. Sharold’s work is anchored in service and community. She is a committed mentor to young people and, women in leadership, offering guidance that blends strategic clarity with practical support. Beyond business, she plays an active role in charitable and civic initiatives. Under her People,Purpose,Planet,Profit ethos, Seven Palms Consultancy donates 7% of client fees to charities advancing community resilience, education, and opportunity. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a qualified Non-Executive Director, Sharold is also a speaker on digital transformation, AI, leadership, and inclusion. Sharold is known for translating complexity into clear action and championing meaningful, human-centred growth.

Bina “B” Mistry is a leading voice in music licensing and a passionate advocate for creators. With over 20 years of experience across SoundCloud, PRS for Music, Apple Music, Warner Chappell, and more, she brings deep expertise in music publishing, royalties, and streaming. In 2020, she founded music:defined, a consultancy empowering creators and execs to navigate ‘the business behind the music’ through mentorship, education, and clarity on copyright and royalties. A proud British-Indian executive, B is a fierce advocate for equity in music, supporting initiatives like PRS Foundation’s POWER UP and UKIPO’s Metadata Education Group. Whether speaking on global panels or mentoring the next generation, B is known for turning complexity into clarity – helping independent creators get paid, get credited, and get heard.

Experienced entertainment industry professional, specialised in digital and consumer-centric strategies. Julie loves identifying and solving problems, working collaboratively across functions and exercising her leadership, creative and analytical skills.

Noeline Sanders, an exceptional Board Director and CFO with over 30 years of experience helping businesses scale, thrive, and navigate challenges. With a proven track record in the tech sector and beyond, Noeline has a unique ability to be both a “vitamin” (enhancing growth and opportunity) and a “painkiller” (resolving challenges) depending on the diagnosis and phase of the business. Noeline brings a powerful combination of strategic vision and financial leadership to help tech SMEs unlock their full potential. She connects the dots between strategy, operations, and finance, delivering measurable impact at every stage of growth. Notable achievements: Fractional CFO to Med Tech spin off from NPL – set up and development to gain seed funding from investors. Currently setting up a Creative AI tech Centre – a space for academia and industry to pioneer AI applications across entertainment, media, fashion, music and art. Tech Sector Specialist: Played a key role in growing Apple UK tenfold, driving product launches, distribution channel expansion, and new service business models. Pioneering Innovation: Led as CFO in establishing the Digital Catapult, driving its success over its first 10 years to champion emerging technologies in the UK. Commercialising Technology: Extensive expertise in taking ideas from concept to commercial scale for businesses across technology and services sectors. Leadership & Governance: Built and mentored finance teams, championed EDI initiatives, and developed strong governance structures to manage risk effectively. As Audit & Risk Chair, Ravensbourne University – established cycle of reviews and risk process; shaped diversification of income strategy. Awarded Honorary Fellowship.

Naomi is a highly experienced data protection expert with over 9 years at the ICO (regulator). She works in the Innovation Hub, where her team provide free, tailored support on privacy by design and key areas of data protection compliance to innovators to ensure compliance prior to launching onto the market. She seeks to provide regulatory certainty which will help reduce time and costs and ensure user confidence and trust in your product. The Innovation Hub provides access to ICO specialists within our technology department and can offer mentoring on a one-to-one basis as well as via a webinar.

Manny Toro is a seasoned global Marketing Executive with an illustrious 19+ year career in the Music, Media, Sports, Apparel, and CPG/FMCG industries. Currently, he is the Founder & CEO of Los Gweilos, LLC., where he leads innovative branding strategies that blend entertainment with business. Previously serving as SoundCloud’s Global VP of Marketing, Manny’s expertise left an indelible mark on the industry. His career includes key roles at Nike, Seeker Music Group, and Red Bull, where he led global marketing strategies, elevated brand presence, and drove innovative storytelling. Proud member of the Recording Academy, contributing to the advancement of the music industry. Manny is also passionate about philanthropy, actively engaging in community involvement, and serving as a motivational public speaker for at-risk youth programmes.

With over 20 years of music industry experience, primarily as part of the Sony Music Entertainment family, Olivia co-founded Magic Star in 2019, the now thriving global kids and family division of the Orchard and Sony Music, working with artists and brands dedicated to bringing authentic audio and audio-visual experiences to children and family audiences. Having previously worked across Frontline Artist Marketing campaigns and Multi-Artist compilations Olivia’s accolades include multiple platinum albums, a Music Week marketing award and millions of album sales.

Sony Music’s story began in 1887 with the formation of Columbia Records – the oldest surviving label in the recording industry.

Today, the Company comprises a variety of record labels devoted to every genre of music, from rock, dance, and pop to classical, hip hop and R&B. They seek out the industry’s best artists and executives to create world-class music and audio entertainment.

In the UK, Columbia, RCA, Ministry of Sound, Epic Records, Since ’93, Relentless, Robots + Humans, Music For Nations and The Orchard are part of the Sony Music family and represent a hugely diverse roster of artists.

They are joined by Commercial Group, home to Sony Music’s catalogue and merchandise division, and 4th Floor Creative, which comprises Brand Partnerships, Sync, Visual Creative, Digital and Audience Development.

Sony Music UK is part of Sony Music Group, a global recorded music and publishing company, a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America. The company represents a vast global catalogue, including some of the most important recordings in history.

Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”) is the #1 global music publisher, dedicated to advancing the artistry of the world’s greatest songwriters and composers for over 25 years. We design our suite of services to amplify opportunities, build connections, and provide support at every career stage.

SMP is a member of the Sony family of global companies.

Channel 4 exists to create change through entertainment. Publicly owned yet commercially funded, Channel 4 generates significant and sustainable cultural, economic and social impact across the UK – at no cost to the taxpayer.

The broadcaster’s distinctive remit is set by Parliament, and it has a role to represent unheard voices, challenge with purpose and reinvent entertainment. For more than 40 years, it has been a British success story, engaging generation after generation of young people. Working with hundreds of creative companies every year, Channel 4 makes a major contribution to the local, regional and national economy, creating and supporting thousands of jobs and businesses across the country.

In 2024, Channel 4 launched its Fast Forward strategy to accelerate its transformation into an agile and genuinely digital-first public service streamer by 2030. It is designed to ensure Channel 4 embraces the generational shift in TV viewing, elevates its impact across the UK and stands out in a crowded market.

From its bases in London, Leeds, Manchester, Bristol and Glasgow, Channel 4 is fully committed to harnessing the power of its regional structure to increase its impact across the UK. Through its training and development initiative 4Skills is opening up opportunities in broadcasting, with a particular focus on disadvantaged young people and addressing skills gaps across the Nations and Regions. 4Skills invests £10m in training, development and learning opportunities annually.

Through Film4 Productions, Channel 4 also invests in British filmmakers to huge critical acclaim, producing 43 Oscar wins and 97 BAFTA wins in its history.

The BlackXRNetwork UK (BXRN) was established to create a platform for professional black creatives and XR enthusiasts to connect, collaborate and share knowledge through a host of networking events, mentoring programs, speaker series and workshops.

MSDUK is the UK’s largest, longest established and leading advocacy body for inclusive procurement, working with corporate and public sector organisations. MSDUK certify ethnic minority businesses and support small and diverse-owned businesses, by connecting them to supply chains of progressive organisations in the UK and worldwide. Through buyer-supplier engagement, skills programmes, and a strong peer network, we help create economic value in local communities.

Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates bring together a diverse and inclusive network of startups, scaleups, corporates, policymakers and academics to drive the exchange of knowledge, ideas and experiences for the good of the global tech sector.

At Culttech Accelerator, we specialize in bridging culture, creativity, and technology. With our original roots in Europe and a growing global presence, we support early-stage ventures, public programs, and ecosystem partners to innovate, scale, and create impact.