Data Driven Innovation

Welcome to Data Driven Innovation Day at the FinTech Scotland Festival, where we delve into the transformative power of data and its pivotal role in shaping the future of innovation. This day will focus on exploring the latest trends and advancements in data-driven solutions, from AI applications to data collaboration and climate-focused initiatives. Industry experts and thought leaders will share insights into how data is driving change across sectors, fostering greater inclusivity, and tackling global challenges. Join us as we explore the immense potential of data in driving innovation, building a more sustainable future, and shaping a resilient digital landscape.

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Agenda

10.15

Registration and Tea

11 - Welcome note

The University of Edinburgh

11.15 - Keynote - Data Driven Innovation

Smart Data Foundry

11.35 - Panel - Change in action

Amiqus, Inicio, The University of Edinburgh + guests

12.10 - Data Collaboration use cases

The University of Edinburgh + guests

12.30

Break

1.30 - Panel - AI perspectives

The University of Edinburgh + guests

1.50 - Global perspectives on AI

Synechron, Fujitsu, JP Morgan

2.20 - keynote - AI Vulnerabilities and their Societal Implications

The University of Edinburgh

2.55

Break

3.25 - Data for climate - Green investing

the University of Edinburgh

3.55 - Space Data practitioner panel

Earthblox, QBE Ventures, EY

4.30

Networking

Speakers

Kev Dhaliwal - Interim Director Edinburgh Futures Institute

Callum Murray - CEO at Amiqus

Emily Shipp - Senior Insight Consultant, the University of Edinburgh

Rachel Curtis - CEO at Inicio

Kristy Docherty - Public Services and Sector Engagement Lead, Edinburgh Futures Institute

Lukasz Szpruch - Programme Director at The Alan Turing Institute, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh

Tiejun Ma - Professor within the Artificial Intelligence Applications Institute, Informatics, University of Edinburgh, and a Fellow of the Alan Turing Institute

Theodor Cojoianu - Associate Professor in Sustainable Finance at Edinburgh University

Simon Pink - UK Head of Emerging Technology, QBE Ventures

Tim Jennings - Senior Director at Synechron

Iain Woodhouse - Knowledge and outreach lead at Earth Blox

Stuart Wallace - Head of Data Management and Strategy, EY

Neela Muhil Vannan - Chief Product Architect - Executive Director (L7) - Firmwide AI/ML Platform at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Hugh Coughlan - CTO - Data & Applied Intelligence at Fujitsu

David Tracy - Head of Data Product