Why we're not just talking about AI

Tolu Osinubi is a Director at Deloitte UK within the Engineering, AI & Data practice, where she leads large-scale technology delivery and digital transformation programmes for global consumer organisations. With more than 13 years of consulting experience in quality engineering, software testing, and transformation delivery, Tolu specialises in guiding complex, enterprise wide change initiatives, helping organisations modernise technology landscapes, enhance customer experiences, and realise measurable business value.

Recognised as a trusted technology leader, Tolu is known for driving change at the intersection of innovation, delivery excellence, and people transformation. She has successfully led programme testing and quality assurance across some of the most complex business and technology transformations, enabling organisations to adopt emerging technologies and deliver sustainable outcomes at scale.

Beyond her client work, Tolu is a multi-award-winning inclusion champion and influential voice on diversity, equity, and belonging. She was recognised as the Rainbow Honours Corporate Champion 2026 and the Pride Power List 2026 for advancing equity and inclusion for the LGBTQIA+ community. As an advocate for intersectionality, she uses her platform to amplify underrepresented voices and foster inclusive cultures. A sought-after speaker, Tolu regularly presents at industry and community events, sharing insights on leadership, technology transformation, and the Black experience in the UK through the lens of her lived experiences as a Black LGBTQ+ leader.

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Dwayne Lynch is a technology transformation leader and Senior Manager with a passion for helping organisations and individuals thrive in an increasingly digital world. His work spans business transformation, emerging technology, data and digital innovation, with a focus on delivering meaningful outcomes rather than technology for technology's sake. Alongside his professional role, Dwayne is an active advocate for diversity in technology and future-focused career development, regularly contributing to industry events, podcasts and panel discussions. He enjoys exploring how technology is reshaping business, leadership and career opportunities, and is committed to helping others navigate change with confidence.

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Farra Gomez is a Partner in EY Technology Consulting, where he leads a 50-person CIO Advisory practice and is the lead for CRM sales and service implementation. With 20 years of experience across consulting and industry, Farra works with CIOs and executive teams to shape technology strategy, modernise operating models and deliver complex transformation. He brings a commercially focused, outcome-led perspective on how organisations can turn digital ambition into measurable business value. As a senior panel speaker, Farra offers practical insight into the evolving role of the CIO, the leadership required to drive technology-enabled change, and the opportunities for organisations to build more agile, customer-centred and resilient businesses.

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Simeon Agada is a Director in KPMG UK’s Infrastructure Advisory Group, where he leads teams helping asset-intensive organisations turn technology ambition into measurable operational and public value. Over an 18-year career spanning consulting, government, industry and academia, he has led digital strategy, transformation and complex programme delivery across real estate, energy, transport, utilities and the built environment. His work includes major asset-management system implementations, digital investment cases and innovation programmes harnessing automation, data analytics, digital platforms, digital twins and AI. Previously, Simeon was Head of Clean Energy and Advanced Economies at BEIS, representing the UK in international energy partnerships, and held engineering and commercial roles at Baker Hughes GE. He is a Chartered Engineer with a PhD from Heriot-Watt University and postdoctoral experience at Imperial College London. He brings executive-level insight into how technology reshapes organisations, services, careers and opportunities while building more connected, resilient and productive infrastructure systems.

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