LAB Exchange Programme & Speakers

Data, AI & Transformation

Cross-Functional Lightening Talks & Hot Topic Panels that will get your juices flowing!

Our Community of Speakers

"Our community is the heart of Eden Smith. The leaders, speakers and innovators within it are the reason our story continues to grow. Every event, discussion and opportunity begins with the people who generously share their experience, challenge convention and help others thrive."

Matt Smith, Co-Founder & CRO

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LAB Exchange Programme

1pm-6pm

A different kind of leadership event.


The LAB Exchange brings together a curated community of cross-functional leaders who are shaping the future of data, AI and transformation. Expect fresh perspectives, challenging conversations and practical insights from beyond the usual conference circuit.



No sales pitches. No echo chamber. Just honest discussion, diverse experiences and meaningful connections built throughout the day and, into the evenings Winter Party!


Making AI Change Land

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Keynote Briefing: Ela Osteberger


Director of Experimentation & Measurement at Booking.com

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Why Great Transformations Die in the Boardroom

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Operator Briefing: Mai Fenton


Portfolio Chief Marketing Officer & NED at How & When

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Inside Sport's Data and AI Revolution

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Exchange Session:

  • Host: Nicholas Deveney
  • Dru Patel - Data Lead at The Football Association
  • Ed Hornby - Former Head of Data Transformation at the Premier League
  • Geoff McGrath - Former Chief Innovation Officer at McLaren F1
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From Pilot to Profit: Driving Measurable Value in AI Transformation

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Operator Briefing: Sami Rahman


Head of AI Strategy & Solutions at DataArt

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Making Transformation Stick in Local Government

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Exchange Session:

  • Host: Omid Shiraji - Portfolio Chief Information Officer | Non-Executive Director | Advisor | Founder
  • Vindy Hansra - Digital Productivity Programme Lead (Independent) at Barnet Council
  • Darren Mann - Director for Customer & Digital Services at Cambridgeshire County Council
  • Melanie Rose - Director of IT and Digital Services at Islington Council
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Moving from Experimentation to value realisation

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Exchange Session:

  • Host: Lee Fulmer - Head of Data at Canada Life Re
  • Lindsay Parry - Director at Perry Strategic Finance
  • Stylianos Taxidis - Global Director of Data & AI at the CV Library
  • Liz Henderson - Executive Advisor & Chief Architect at Capgemini
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Transformation at Scale: The Specsavers Story

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Operator Briefing: Robbie Priddle


Head of Data Strategy & Transformation at Specsavers

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AI at Startup Speed: Can Enterprises Keep Up?

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Fireside Exchange: Rosanne Werner & James Adams


Rosanne Werner - Data & AI Culture & Mindset CEO XcelerateIQ


James Adams - People & Talent in Venture Capital


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Agentic AI & the Future Operating Model

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Exchange Session:

  • Host: Erik Schwartz - Founder at TheAIExpert.ai
  • Kumutha Swampillai - Head of AI Solution Consulting & Engineering at WPP
  • Raluca Crisan - Co-Founder &CFO at ETIQ
  • Alex Moseman - Managing Consultant at PA Consulting
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Delivered, Not Captured. The Real Question of AI Value

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Keynote Briefing: Ryan den Rooijen


MD of AI & Monetisation at Currys

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Why Choose Us?

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More than 25 years of experience specialising in PEOPLE & Data
Excellence in data & AI with expert consultants adding value at every stage
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A team of consultants who love their jobs & drive your success
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