Workshop 1: Leadership in the age of AI | NCL in Action

This session is designed to help businesses understand what it means to be "AI-ready" and how you can prepare your organisation to leverage AI effectively.

We will explore the foundational steps needed to build AI readiness into your business, from establishing the right strategy and culture to investing in data, technology, and talent. The session will highlight real-world case studies of companies that have successfully navigated their AI transformation journeys.

By the end of this session, attendees will have actionable insights and practical steps to position their business to thrive in an AI-driven future.

This session will be led by Joe Thomson, CTO Hedgehog Lab.

Meet Joe Thomson

Joe is the Chief Technology Officer at Hedgehog Lab, leading a multi-disciplinary team of developers, QAs and solutions architects as they work their digital magic on web, mobile apps, AI and connected platforms. Before joining the lab he and his team developed AI products to address health inequality. He has previously led digital products for brands including Save the Children, BMW, Ernst and Young and Financial Times, and has consulted on innovation for companies across Europe, the US and Asia. Before joining Deep Medical, Joe was CTO at Accenture’s digital product business Xoomworks, and before that worked in tech and product at Expedia. He serves as a board advisor and leadership mentor for several purpose-led startups and participates in London good-tech meetups.