Agenda

Feeling like the career ladder has disappeared? In this session, our speakers will tackle the daunting landscape for early career professionals and career changers head-on. It will acknowledge the real challenges of landing that first role or making a pivot, but leaves you with more than just sympathy. We'll equip you with practical, actionable advice and strategies to navigate the modern job market, helping you identify opportunities and confidently take that crucial first step.

This session goes beyond the individual engineer's workflow and tackles the architectural implications of building with and for AI. It is for engineers with a more senior or architectural focus. Attendees will learn how to design software systems that are not just using AI, but are fundamentally structured to take full advantage of AI capabilities. They will explore the shift from traditional microservices to "AI-first" architectures.

Get ready for a compelling conversation with Munya Chawawa, the multi-talented creator and comedian. In this special session, Munya will sit down with Shore Delano of The Rendition to discuss his unique journey through comedy and creativity, and how it has shaped his views on philanthropy and the future of the arts. He’ll also discuss his new and impactful initiative, Black Boys Theatre Club. This program serves as a vital gateway, providing young Black boys with an introduction to the arts through theatre, fostering a new generation of creative talent.

In this session, we will explore the cutting-edge technologies redefining how brands connect with consumers. We'll dive into the world of AI, machine learning, and data analytics and how they are enabling unprecedented levels of personalisation and efficiency. Discover the new platforms and tools that are shaping the future of ad creation, targeting, and measurement, and learn how to leverage these innovations to build campaigns that are not only smarter but also more impactful.

This session will delve into how AI is not merely a technological advancement but a fundamental force reshaping industries, communities, and our daily lives.

This session provides a strategic, C-suite-level discussion on the essential components of a modern, scalable AI infrastructure. This is not a technical deep dive, but a focused conversation on the business decisions and investments required to build a future-proof technology stack.

Join Krept, the co-founder of the record-breaking baby skincare brand Nala's Baby, in a candid conversation with venture capitalist Charmaine Hayden of Good Soil VC. In this session, we'll go behind the scenes of Nala's Baby's phenomenal growth, which saw it ranked as one of the UK's fastest-growing private companies. Krept will share the raw, unfiltered journey from a personal mission to building a multi-million-pound brand that has disrupted the CPG space. Charmaine will bring her expert lens on what it takes to scale an authentic, purpose-driven company. This is a must-attend session for anyone looking to build a business with impact, leveraging personal story, and navigating the path from startup to industry leader.

This session explores the transition from individual contributor to management, offering practical advice on developing essential leadership skills, making strategic career decisions, and overcoming common challenges. We'll discuss key topics like effective team management, scaling your influence, and maintaining technical relevance. This is your guide to successfully climbing the tech leadership ladder.

Scaling platforms to hit millions of users requires more than just adding servers; it demands a fundamental architecture, structures, strategy, and organisational design. Join this essential discussion with leading Technical leaders who have successfully navigated the complexities of hyper-scale. This panel will dive into the critical decisions that define scalable success. Including architecting for resilience and engineering and managing technical debt in a rapidly evolving environment. Gain practical insights and strategic frameworks for engineering products that not only survive, but thrive, at massive scale.