Keynotes and Chair 2024

14 November 2024

09:00-17:00 (including registration and a networking reception)

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Morning keynote: Jeremy White

Senior Innovation Editor, WIRED

Jeremy White is Senior Innovation Editor of WIRED magazine, where he has reported on subjects including technology mega trends, AI, FinTech, digital transformation, autonomous cars and transport, digital health, cyber security and automation and robotics.

He is also a consultant, working with businesses to deliver an outside perspective on the new developments and how products might better be designed, particularly around the application of technology.

From the embedding of AI in almost every product possible to the future of voice control, quantum computing and the interconnection of everything, Jeremy is interested in innovation and how it is changing established markets.

Jeremy is a regular commentator on BBC and Sky.

Afternoon keynote: Matt Hatton

Founding Partner, Transforma Insights

Matt Hatton is a well-respected commentator and technology industry expert with over 25 years’ experience at the cutting edge of technology research and consulting. He is a thought-leader in telecommunications, digital transformation and the Internet of Things.

He is widely quoted in trade publications and a frequent speaker at conferences.

Matt is currently Founding Partner at Transforma Insights, the leading advisers on IoT, AI and digital transformation. Previously, he was founder and CEO of Machina Research, acquired by Gartner in 2016. Prior to founding Machina Research Matt was a technology industry analyst, working at firms including Analysys Mason and Yankee Group.

Matt holds an MSc in Telecoms from University College London.

Event chair: Sharon Moore MBE

Ecosystem CTO, IBM Technology Ecosystem

Sharon Moore MBE’s mission is transforming industry with technology; her purpose is to make a difference, for the better. She is Technical Director and CTO in IBM UKI’s Ecosystem business, helping IBM’s Services partners succeed.

Recently, Sharon was IBM’s CTO for Global Government and she has 20+ years of experience working in outsourcing, consulting, and sales, across multiple sectors and diverse technologies. You’ll often find her on stage championing the positive impact of technology, shaping its role in making industry successful, and advocating for responsible technical advancement, especially when it comes to AI. She is also a Chartered IT Professional and BCS Fellow.

Sharon is a catalyst for change in inclusion through BCSWomen, formerly through Scotland Women in Technology, and other activity, and is a published co-author on the subject. Sharon was awarded MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in June 2018.

Sharon is a Trustee of BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT and non-executive Director of CENSIS Technology Solutions.

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