Convene Conference: Innovating an Ethical and Sustainable UK Tech Landscape

Introducing Convene, a new conference hosted by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.

Our convening power is what sits at the heart of our Royal Charter, so we’re excited to gather industry leaders, innovators, educators, and thinkers to explore the future of technology in our ever-evolving world.

Our expert speakers will explore critical topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Future Technology, and strategies for fostering diversity and inclusivity across the tech industry.

• Engage in thought-provoking discussions and interactive sessions designed to spark collaboration and inspire actionable change.

• Discover how you and your organisation can make a positive impact in tech today.

• Connect with influential figures in the industry, and participate in live Q&A sessions to share your ideas.

• Don't miss this chance to be part of a transformative experience and gain insights that will shape the future of IT.

• Attendance will be recognised as applicable CPD for CITP and other BCS professional registrations revalidation.

Join us at Convene and help celebrate ethical professionalism and innovation in technology!

Professor Michael Wooldridge

BCS Fellow and Ashall Professor of the Foundations of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Oxford.

Michael Wooldridge is the Ashall Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Oxford. He has over 30 years of research experience and has published over 450 scientific articles on the subject. He’s a Fellow of ACM, AAAI, and EurAI, and has served as president for the European Association for AI and the International Joint Conference on AI. He’s received multiple prestigious awards and has published two popular science introductions to AI: the Ladybird Expert Guide to AI (2018), and The Road to Conscious Machines (2020).

Chi Onwurah

Chartered Engineer, Labour MP and Chair of the House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.

Chi Onwurah's inspiration to become an engineer came from Newcastle's great industrial past, and she enjoyed a fulfilling career in engineering after graduating from Imperial College in 1987. She worked across various sectors, including hardware and software development, product management, market development, and strategy, for several private sector companies in different countries, including the UK, France, the US, Nigeria, and Denmark. During this time, she also pursued an MBA from Manchester Business School and earned Chartered Engineering status. Specialising in building infrastructure in new markets and standardising wholesale Ethernet access, her last role before entering parliament was as the head of Telecoms Technology at Ofcom, the Communications Regulator.

We’re busy finalising our programme, and will announce it shortly.

(Prices stated are inclusive of VAT and fees)

Early Bird - BCS members: £95.00

Early Bird - Non-members: £120.00

A refund, excluding fees, will be issued if a cancellation request is received within 14 days of the booking date or by noon on 11/02/2025, otherwise, name substitutions will be allowed after this date.

Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over.

BCS is a membership organisation. If you enjoy this event, please consider joining BCS. You’ll be very welcome. You’ll receive access to many exclusive career development tools, an introduction to a thriving professional community and also help us Make IT Good For Society. Join BCS today:

https://www.bcs.org/membership/events

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For overseas delegates who wish to attend the event, please note that BCS does not issue invitation letters.

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BCS, The Chartered Institute of IT

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