AI & Entrepreneurship Forum

Building AI Startups - Trends, Talent and Tech
​What defines a fundable, scalable AI startup in 2025?What actually works when taking AI from prototype to product? How do you build teams that blend technical depth with commercial ambition? How to navigate fundraising and investor expectations in the GenAI wave?

​Panelists:

• ​Chris Wilkinson, Founder @ VYZN | ex-MD Molten Ventures
• ​Sam Miller, Founder @ Artanis | ex-Turing Institute
• ​Kirsty Lloyd-Jukes, Entrepreneur-in-Residence @ Oxford Science Enterprises | ex-Waymo
• ​Sam Harman, Partner & Head of Deep Tech @ Oxford Science Enterprises

​Rewire or Retire – Leadership in the Age of AI
​How AI is reshaping leadership, operations, and culture? What are the practicalities of ethics, upskilling, and legacy systems? How to build resilience and mental fitness in high-change environments? What keeps boards and execs up at night in the AI era, and how to act instead of freezing?

​Speakers:

• ​Marco Ryan, Former SVP Digital @ bp | Cyber & AI Advisor
• ​Alastair Lechler, Partner @ Argon International | Founder @ ReBoot | ex-New Entrepreneurs Foundation

​Can't wait to see you there!