2027 SPEAKERS

Finn Bauer is Vice President of Life Science Research & Development at Croda, where he leads a global team driving cutting-edge innovation in pharmaceutical and agricultural solutions. His work focuses on translating scientific discovery into real-world impact, advancing the frontiers of...

Caitlin Broadbent is a Sustainable Research Officer in the LEAF Team at University College London, helping publicly funded Universities and Research Institutions across the world ensure how they perform research is sustainable. Caitlin started her career as a Technical Assistant at Plymouth...

Dr Ian Brotherston is Deputy Director for Innovation Funding Products at Innovate UK, leading the development and delivery of funding mechanisms that support innovative businesses across the UK. He brings a wealth of experience from across the innovation ecosystem, having worked at the...

Dr. Radhika Gudipati is a Technical Specialist in Robotics at ARIA, with 15 years of experience in AI and Deeptech. She holds a PhD in Robotics for rehabilitation from the University of Hertfordshire. Her expertise lies in commercializing high-TRL research, a strength she honed at robotic startups...

Professor Stephen Hilton is a Professor of Chemistry and Enabling Technologies at University College London (UCL), based in UCL School of Pharmacy. He leads a multidisciplinary research programme at the interface of synthetic chemistry, advanced manufacturing, and immersive digital technologies. ...

Jonathan Hirst is Professor in Computational Chemistry at the University of Nottingham. In 2020, he was awarded a Chair in Emerging Technologies by the Royal Academy of Engineering, focusing on research that will empower the development of next-generation molecules that chemical engineers and...

I’m COO of Quest, dedicated to building a more sustainable food future through science, creativity, and smart operations. My work connects biotechnology, food innovation, and sustainability, supporting the growth of the alternative protein and cultivated meat industries. With a PhD in Material...

Dr Uyai Ikpatt is Research & Technology Manager at Croda working in the consumer care area of the business.  Her role is focused on using robotics, automation and instrumentation to innovate in the chemical industry space.  She’s interested in using digital tools in combination with automation...

Dr Shazia Iqbal is a Senior Lecturer and Program Lead at the University of Buckingham and a Member of the WHO Regional Office for Europe Knowledge Community, with extensive experience in medical education leadership, curriculum design, and digital health innovation. She has previously served as...

Ross D. King has joint positions at the University of Cambridge (Biotechnology), and is Professor of Machine Intelligence at Chalmers Institute of Technology, Sweden.  His main research interest is AI for science. He originated the idea of a ‘Robot Scientist’ (aka self-driving lab): integrating AI...

Professor Chris Molloy is Chief Executive Officer of the UK BioIndustry Association (BIA), the trade association representing the UK's innovative life sciences and biotechnology sector. He leads the organisation's work with industry, investors and government to create the conditions for...

I am a Principal Enterprise Fellow at the University of Southampton. I am the Principal Investigator for the Careers and Skills for Data-driven Research Network, the Pathfinder Lead on Process Recording for the Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure (PSDI) Initiative - www.psdi.ac.uk, and a...