Chris is Head of Science for AI at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), where he leads strategic research into trustworthy AI, AI for science and AI assurance. His work supports the development of reliable, transparent, and fit-for-purpose AI systems, particularly in critical sectors such as healthcare and manufacturing. He also holds a professorship in Systems and Synthetic Biology at University College London (UCL), where his academic research focuses on AI, computational modelling and engineering biology.

Chung Sang Hoa has experience in developing practical AI governance frameworks and tools to help industry implement responsible AI. His current focus is on building an ecosystem for AI assurance and testing to enable trustworthy AI. His recent initiatives include the Global AI Assurance Sandbox that brings together AI deployers and specialist testing firms to technically assess the safety and reliability of AI systems, and the AI Tester Accreditation Programme that recognises the technical competency and operational readiness of AI testing service firms.

Dr Matthew Forshaw is Senior Advisor for Skills to The Alan Turing Institute and a Reader in Data Science at Newcastle University. He leads the AI Skills for Business Competency Framework with DSIT and Innovate UK, and setting professional standards with the Alliance of Data Science Professionals. He is currently seconded to DSIT as their Head of Skills for AI Assurance, working on policy commitments from the Third-Party AI Assurance Roadmap. He is passionate about democratising access to AI skills.

Esther influences Technology policy to enable businesses, accountants and wider society to harness its benefits while limiting harm. Prior to joining ICAEW, she worked in technology consulting, internal and external audit roles, focussing on information and cyber security and operational resilience. She trained as a software engineer and is also an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

Lord Clement-Jones serves as the Liberal Democrat House of Lords spokesperson for Science, Innovation and Technology, with a long-standing focus on artificial intelligence policy and governance. As former Chair of the House of Lords Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence, he led the publication of the landmark reports, which helped shape the UK’s approach to AI strategy, ethics, and regulation. In 2016, he co-founded and continues to co-chair the All-Party Parliamentary Group on AI, providing a cross-party platform for engagement on emerging technologies. Internationally, he is a founding member of the OECD Parliamentary Group on AI and has advised the Council of Europe’s Ad-hoc Committee on AI (CAHAI).

Avtar is a director at Deloitte with a focus on AI Assurance, helping organisations to scale with AI in a trustworthy manner. Avtar has deep technical experience of building and validating quantitative models and has been working with clients validating GenAI and Agentic AI systems. Avtar has 16 years of experience across consulting and Financial Services including the PRA, in quantitative roles specialising to in Data, Analytics and AI.

Mark is a Partner at Deloitte and leads the Global Algorithm & AI Assurance team, which provides support as advanced technologies are adopted across industries and as tech-powered companies themselves enter a period of major regulatory change. He has extensive experience across audit, assurance and regulatory compliance and is active in supporting the development of AI assurance standards and methods. He is a ICAEW Fellow and chairs the ICAEW AI Assurance Working Group.

Frank trained as a theoretical physicist, and he has been active as an expert supporting audits and as risk consultant for over 25 years. As early as 2022 he helped a European Non-Profit design its audit procedures supporting their Ethical AI label, and he is currently active in providing AI assurance both through second line (Risk) and third line (Internal Audit) in the financial industry.

Franki is Director of Audit AI at Grant Thornton UK. Previously, Franki was Head of Audit and Ethics at Engine B while maintaining an academic sideline researching country-by-country tax reporting and open databases, and worked before that as Head of the Data Analytics Research Team at the UK National Audit Office. Franki is a trained data scientist and auditor with a background in political economy, chairs the ICAEW Data Analytics Community Group and sits on the ICAEW Ethics Advisory Committee

Sofia leads AI Consulting at Forvis Mazars, helping clients harness the potential of AI through responsible, strategic innovation. She also plays a key internal role in driving Forvis Mazars’ own AI-enabled transformation, shaping how the firm adopts and scales AI. Sofia brings deep expertise in designing and implementing Responsible AI governance frameworks, along with the tools and enablers needed to foster trustworthy AI. Her work helps organisations navigate the complexity of emerging technologies and evolving regulatory landscapes with confidence.

Chi Onwurah MP is a British politician representing Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West in the House of Commons. She was first elected in 2010 to represent Newcastle Central. She serves as the Chair of the House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee. Chi is a Charted Electrical Engineer and before entering Parliament spent over twenty years working on engineering projects around the world. She has previously served as Head of Technology at Ofcom. Whilst at Ofcom Chi oversaw the development of PIA, the Physical Infrastructure Access regulatory product which has enabled competition and greater fibre coverage in the UK.

President, ICAEW Caroline joined the profession as a graduate trainee. For some years she specialised in audit but in the last twenty years has worked in risk and compliance for a Mid-Tier firm Bishop Fleming. She is a Past-President of ICAEW South West, past chair of both ICAEW Practice Committee and ICAEW Members and Commercial Board.

Rob leads KPMG’s Risk & Regulatory Advisory team in the UK. Rob has over 25 years of finance and risk management experience, the majority of which has been focused on the Risk agenda for Financial Services clients. Rob also heads KPMG’s Global Regulatory Network and sits on the ICAEW Risk & Regulatory Committee as the KPMG representative.