Reading AI Summit
Prompting Sustainable & Creative AI Futures
16 September 2025
9.45 am – 6 pm
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Join us for an engaging exploration of the sustainable and creative potentials of AI technologies. With inspiring speakers from both industry and academia, this is a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with like-minded individuals. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this vital conversation — book your tickets now and take the first step towards shaping a sustainable future!
Featured Speakers
Hans van Dam
CEO of the Conversation Design Institute, a Senior Industry Research Fellow at RMIT University, and a TEDx speaker
Kian Bakhtiari
Innovative Founder of THE PEOPLE, passionate about Gen-Z Insights & Strategy, TEDx Speaker, and author of Marketing for Social Change.
ChaVon (CJ) Clarke-Joell
Recognised as one of the "100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics (2024)," a global speaker and thought leader specialising in AI governance, ethics, and risk.
Matt Webb
Seasoned digital strategist with 25 years' experience as a global CTO, a BIMA 100 Tech Trailblazer, and an advocate for innovation in AI and eCommerce.
Storm Rae
Dynamic educator and digital innovator on Cranfield University's MK:U apprenticeship scheme and former Head of Learning at The National Museum of Computing, dedicated to shaping the next generation of tech talent.
Cuan Mulligan
Co-author of Amazon best seller in change management - The HERO Transformation Playbook | Digital IT and Technology Value Creation
Martin Barnes
Public speaking coach, with over two decedes experience working with C Suite leaders in the advertising, tech and automotive Industries helping them tell emotive and inspiring stories. He has recently incorporated AI into his coaching workflow and the results are transformative.
Adam Hall
Visionary leader and digital transformation expert, known for his innovative approach to integrating AI solutions in business strategies. With a wealth of experience in driving digital initiatives, he inspires organisations to harness the power of technology to unlock their full potential.
If you’re working on an exciting creative or sustainable AI initiative and would like to speak at the event, please let us know.
Who Will Be There
The Reading AI Summit will host a diverse group of experts, including leading researchers, industry innovators, influential thought leaders, and university students passionate about artificial intelligence.
Our Partners
Meet the Team
Bill Banham
Co-Founder of AI Summits, organiser of multiple Disrupt chapters, Editor at HR Gazette and Host of the popular HRchat Podcast.
Giancarlo Erra
Co-Founder of AI Summits, founder of Promethean Box and AudioShapes.ai, and a professional musician and producer with a passion for blending technology and art
Neil Linford-Relph
Design Leader and Founder of The Design Business, Keynote Speaker, Visiting Lecturer at UoR, and former McKinsey Design Director
Emma Humphrey
Multi-award-winning Creative Director, founder of Today for Tomorrow and InsideOut, and sought-after speaker, dedicated to inspiring innovative change in the creative industry.