Date

Thursday

12.10.2023

Time

9:00

Ignite

Session

How do we foster a more inclusive digital economy?

Hosted by ENAR's Executive Director Kim Smouter, and representatives global tech companies. Join them as they explore the role of Tech in fostering an inclusive society, identifying the opportunities and challenges that Tech as a tool and as a sector represents.

Speakers

Stage

Sponsor

Type

Panel

Date

Thursday

12.10.2023

Time

9:45

Ignite

Session

Minister's Address

Welcome from Paul Scully, Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Speakers

Stage

Sponsor

Type

Presentation

Date

Thursday

12.10.2023

Time

10:00

Ignite

Session

How to build a future-proof organisation

Listen to a panel of experts as they discuss how they are leveraging changes in the tech landscape. Join us to gain valuable insights into building resilient and successful companies.

Speakers

Stage

Sponsor

Type

Panel

Date

Thursday

12.10.2023

Time

10:00

Ignite

Session

AI - Friend or Foe to Black Community?

Explore how artificial intelligence can pose challenges, create opportunities and potential applications in the black community.

Speakers

Stage

Sponsor

Type

Panel

Date

Thursday

12.10.2023

Time

10:00

Ignite

Session

Breaking Barriers, Building Worlds: Discussing inclusivity and how diversity of thought delivers better games

Join the Activision Blizzard King team in this transformative conversation that will discuss how inclusivity isn't just a goal but a catalyst for progress.

Speakers

Stage

Sponsor

Type

Panel

Date

Thursday

12.10.2023

Time

10:40

Ignite

Session

Connecting Realities: Unleashing the Power of Gen AI and the Metaverse

A new era of disruption has arrived, the convergence of generative AI and the metaverse is reshaping our landscape, creating new opportunities previously unimagined. At the same time, the way we interact - be it in the business realm or our personal lives is also fundamentally shifting. The combination of these forces is creating a new paradigm, one that we call Unlimited Reality. Lisa Smith, a Deloitte Digital Partner and Unlimited Reality™ UK & NSE Lead, will explore the art of the possible by showcasing the value that can be unlocked within organisations by reimagining traditional operational approaches for future application.

Speakers

Stage

Sponsor

Type

Keynote

Date

Thursday

12.10.2023

Time

10:40

Ignite

Session

Is the internet a friend or foe for the black community?

Join Seyi Akiwowo, CEO + Founder at Glitch and Nima Elmi, Head of Public Policy at Bumble as they discuss safety, intersectionality and the potential of the internet and wider tech for our community

Speakers

Stage

Sponsor

Type

Panel

Date

Thursday

12.10.2023

Time

10:40

Ignite

Session

Insights from the Numbers: The Black Founder Experience

Delve into entrepreneurship and vc data.

Speakers

Stage

Sponsor

Type

Panel

Date

Thursday

12.10.2023

Time

11:20

Ignite

Session

Jackie Aina

The icon, the content creator, the entrepreneur, Jackie Aina will be gracing our stage as the headline speaker for this year’s event. With her dynamic presence in the digital world, seamlessly merging tech and beauty, Jackie brings knowledge, inspiration, and enthusiasm to the tech space

Speakers

Stage

Sponsor

Type

Fireside

Date

Thursday

12.10.2023

Time

12:00

Ignite

Session

In conversation with Craig David

Speakers

Stage

Sponsor

Type

Fireside