October 22, 2024 | London, UK

Bloomberg Tech

When we talk about technology, we need to talk about trust.
Technology shapes the global economy, moves markets, enhances competitiveness, creates opportunities for trade and defines global politics. At an individual level, it impacts our health, investments, the information we consume, the way we connect with one another and our decisions at the ballot box. In a year that sees almost half the world’s population vote in a new government, trust is more important than ever.
At the heart of many trust issues is AI: deep fakes, misinformation, transparency, bias and cynicism at how technology is deployed must. As we increasingly put technology and AI at the heart of our homes and our work, these issues need to be tackled.
How much can we – and should we – trust technology? Why does it matter and how do we build it?
At the Bloomberg Technology Summit in London, we will bring together visionaries, investors, founders and policymakers to discuss these critical questions. Join us. And let’s close the trust gap.

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October 21 - Monday

5:30 pm

Can't Look Away

Join us for this session which includes highlights from the Bloomberg documentary Can’t Look Away: The Case Against Social Media.

Pre-registration is required for this session. Attendance is limited. Please note, the documentary contains scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.

5:30 PM BST – Registration & Networking

6:00 PM BST – Welcome Remarks

Mallika Kapur, Deputy Global Editor, Bloomberg Live Experiences

6:05 PM BST – Bloomberg Tech: Let’s Talk Trust

Tom Giles, Senior Executive Editor, Global Technology, Bloomberg

6:10 PM BST – The Back Story

Bloomberg journalist Olivia Carville and Deputy Global Editor for Bloomberg Live Experiences, Mallika Kapur, discuss Oliva’s investigative reporting into the dark side of social media, particularly its devastating impact on children.

Olivia Carville, Senior Reporter, Bloomberg
Mallika Kapur, Deputy Global Editor, Bloomberg Live Experiences

6:15 PM BST – From Cover Story to the Big Screen: Investigating Child Safety in the Digital World

Bloomberg senior reporter Olivia Carville gained international recognition when she uncovered the rising cyber-crime sextortion, which has been linked to dozens of teen suicides across the US. Through her reporting on the dark sides of social media she was also introduced to a group of intrepid attorneys from the Social Media Victims Law Center. Over the past year, Olivia and award-winning filmmakers Matthew O’Neill and Perri Peltz have shadowed the law firm in its fight to help families gain access to the justice system to hold these companies accountable. In this panel, Olivia, Matt, Perri, a lawyer and a father who lost his 17-year-old son to a blackmail sextortion scam will discuss child safety in the digital era and how their upcoming film shines a light on the potential harm teens face online.

John DeMay, Father & Advocate
Laura Marquez-Garrett, Attorney, Social Media Victims Law Center
Matthew O’Neill, Filmmaker
Perri Peltz, Filmmaker & Journalist
Moderator: Olivia Carville, Senior Reporter, Bloomberg

7:00 PM BST – Closing Remarks & Networking Reception

Mallika Kapur, Deputy Global Editor, Bloomberg Live Experiences

8:00 PM BST – Event Concludes

October 22 - Tuesday

7:30 am

Special Session: Security & Efficiency in the Modern Workplace: Finding the Balance

Proudly sponsored by Google Chrome Enterprise.

7:30 AM BST – Arrivals & Networking

8.00 AM BST – Welcome Remarks

Jordan Robertson, Cybersecurity Reporter, Bloomberg

8.05 AM BST – Opening Remarks

Hjalmar Lundin, DACH & Nordics Lead, Chrome Enterprise

8.10 AM BST – Securing Trust, Boosting Productivity

Bas Burger, CEO, BT Business
Moderator: Jillian Deutsch, European Telecoms Reporter, Bloomberg

8.20 AM BST – Operationalizing Security

We dive into the zero-trust approach, reshaping data and network security paradigms for enhanced resilience in an era of evolving cyber threats.

Jessica Figueras, Chief Executive, Pionen; Acting Chair of Trustees, UK Cyber Security Council
Ellison Anne Williams, CEO & Founder, Enveil
Moderator: Jordan Robertson, Cybersecurity Reporter, Bloomberg

8.50 AM BST – Closing Remarks

Jordan Robertson, Cybersecurity Reporter, Bloomberg

8:00 am

Meet the Editors

Join editors from Bloomberg’s award winning technology team for breakfast and a candid conversation about what they are covering, what’s on their radar and how they go about getting their stories.

Lynn Doan, Managing Editor, Technology, Bloomberg
Peter Elstrom, Executive Editor, Technology, Bloomberg
Olivia Solon, Technology Editor, Bloomberg

Registration and Networking Breakfast

9:00 am

Morning Sessions

9:00 AM BST – Welcome & Opening Remarks

Tom Giles, Senior Executive Editor, Global Technology, Bloomberg
Caroline Hyde, Anchor, Bloomberg Television

9.05 AM BST – In Conversation With Christophe Fouquet

Christophe Fouquet, President & CEO, ASML
Moderator: Tom Giles, Senior Executive Editor, Global Technology, Bloomberg

9:25 AM BST – In Conversation With Sharon White

Sharon White, Former Chairman, The John Lewis Partnership
Moderator: Ruth David, London Bureau Chief, Bloomberg

9:45 AM BST – In Conversation With Fabricio Bloisi

Fabricio Bloisi, Group Chief Executive, Prosus & Naspers
Moderator: Caroline Hyde, Anchor, Bloomberg Television

10:05 AM BST – In Conversation With John Jumper

John Jumper, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry; Director & AlphaFold Team Lead, Google DeepMind
Moderator: Rachel Metz, AI Reporter, Bloomberg

10:25 AM BST – Networking Break

10:55 AM BST – Google Chrome Enterprise Sponsor Spotlight: The Remote Workforce Challenge – Why Your Browser is Now Your Critical Security Line

Oliver Madden, EMEA Specialist, Chrome Enterprise
Moderator: Duncan Chater, Managing Director, Bloomberg Media Europe

11:00 AM BST – Dude, Where’s My Data? Protecting Your Information in the Cloud

From Wall Street to healthcare to the high street, hackers are disrupting entire industries with mass ransomware and cyber extortion attacks that often share a common cause: increasingly complex computer networks that cause companies to lose track of their data and the IT systems containing it. We talk with three leading experts on how organizations can protect sensitive information – and utilize it – while navigating a shift to remote work and the cloud. Should the focus be on reducing risk or building trust?

Shlomo Kramer, Co-Founder & CEO, Cato Networks
Roy Reznik, Co-Founder & Vice President of R&D, Wiz
Ellison Anne Williams, CEO & Founder, Enveil
Moderator: Jordan Robertson, Cybersecurity Reporter, Bloomberg

11:25 AM BST – The Robotic Revolution

From making a cup of coffee, to harvesting crops, treating diseases or inspecting assembly lines – robots are emerging as key pieces of technology in our daily lives. What are the opportunities and challenges in the upcoming robotic revolution? We hear from industry leaders on recent innovations and emerging developments in the field of robotics.

David Reger, Founder & CEO, NEURA Robotics
Kristen Shannon, Chief Operating Officer, Dexory
Moderator: Lynn Doan, Managing Editor, Technology, Bloomberg

11:45 AM BST – AI Regulation: Can Trust Be Built Without Promises Broken?

Policymakers around the globe are struggling to develop baseline rules, or guardrails, for generative AI that can protect against unintended societal risks, but don’t stifle innovation. Yet striking the right balance has proven difficult, with the EU’s AI rules drawing criticism from industry leaders and some politicians, and California’s AI bill being vetoed by the governor, which could undermine public confidence in efforts to rein-in risks.

Tamlin Bason, Technology & Policy Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence

11:55 AM BST – A Live Podcast Recording: Bloomberg’s Elon, Inc.

Geopolitical Elon: As the US presidential election approaches in the next few weeks, Elon Musk’s public support of Donald Trump has dominated headlines. But his political influence doesn’t stop at the US border. For a live podcast recording, Elon, Inc. host David Papadopoulus will be joined by Businessweek’s Max Chafkin and a special guest to discuss how his increasingly virulent posts (and various company positions) are impacting events in the UK and elsewhere.

Devika Shanker-Grandpierre, Founder, JSG Strategy
Host: Max Chafkin, Author & Senior Reporter, Bloomberg Businessweek
Host: David Papadopoulos, Executive Editor, Bloomberg

12:15 PM BST – Nokia Sponsor Spotlight: Networks That Sense, Think & Act

Thierry E. Klein, President, Nokia Bell Labs Solutions Research
Moderator: Hannah Fry, Professor of Mathematics, UCL

12:25 PM BST – In Conversation With Wayne Ting

Wayne Ting, CEO, Lime
Moderator: Lynn Doan, Managing Editor, Technology, Bloomberg

12:45 pm

Lunch Break

1:00 pm

UK Startups to Watch Meet Up

The boom in artificial intelligence is reshaping art, music, journalism, programming and the economy. And many startups and small businesses, after a difficult 2023, are starting to recover. The UK’s startup scene is changing along with it.

Join the companies featured on Bloomberg’s UK Startups to Watch list, 2024 and our editors for lunch and an exciting conversation about how these companies are designing the UK’s future.

Mark Bergen, Reporter & Author, Bloomberg
Tom Giles, Senior Executive Editor, Global Technology, Bloomberg
Amy Thomson, Technology Team Leader EMEA, Bloomberg
Victoria Wakely, UK National Editor, Bloomberg

Special Session: Building Resilience in the Digital Age

Proudly sponsored by Nokia.

Digital technologies touch nearly all aspects of our lives, from communications and medical care to utilities and government services. Yet our infrastructure is under constant threat, with recent internet cable sabotage in France rocking the Olympics and ransomware attacks crippling hospitals in the UK. Resilience is top of mind for every business and industry in our tech-dependent world.

1:00 PM BST – Welcome & Opening Remarks

Jillian Deutsch, European Telecoms Reporter, Bloomberg
Paul Alexander, Vice President, Head of UK & Ireland, Nokia

1:05 PM BST – In Conversation With Jeanie York

Jeanie York, Chief Technology Officer, Virgin Media O2
Moderator: Jillian Deutsch, European Telecoms Reporter, Bloomberg

1:25 PM BST – The New Age of Cybersecurity

Cybercrime cost the UK economy £30.5 billion last year, hitting 1.5 million businesses, according to a study by internet service provider Beaming. With relentless cyber threats, data breaches and ransomware attacks, how can businesses safeguard themselves? We speak to industry leaders on the best practices for risk management, incident response, and compliance with data protection regulations.

Stephen Phipson, CEO, Make UK
Paul Savill, Global Practice Leader for Networking & Edge Compute, Kyndryl
Moderator: Lynn Doan, Managing Editor, Technology, Bloomberg

1:50 PM BST – Closing Remarks

Lynn Doan, Managing Editor, Technology, Bloomberg

Special Workshop: Who’s Getting Value from AI, and Why

Pre-registration is required for this session. Attendance is limited.

Proudly sponsored by BCG.

Drawing from BCG’s latest research on AI adoption and insights from leading AI transformation programs across diverse industries, Jessica Apotheker will delve into the key challenges and opportunities for leaders navigating AI today. What are successful leaders doing differently?

This workshop will equip you with actionable strategies to build foundational AI capabilities and effectively harness both predictive and generative AI to maximize value.

2:00 pm

Revealing Bloomberg’s UK Startups to Watch

An exclusive unveiling of Bloomberg’s second UK Startups to Watch list, which profiles the smartest and most exciting companies in the country.

Tom Giles, Senior Executive Editor, Global Technology, Bloomberg
Amy Thomson, Technology Team Leader EMEA, Bloomberg

2:10 pm

What Comes After Generative AI?

What comes after generative AI? For many tech investors, it’s robotics — they believe the latest AI, fused with advanced hardware, will create a boom in smart, commercial robots. Robco, a German startup backed by venture firms like Sequoia Capital, is one of several newcomers trying to make this a reality with its industrial machines.

Roman Hölzl, Co-Founder & CEO, RobCo
Luciana Lixandru, Partner, Sequoia
Moderator: Mark Bergen, Reporter & Author, Bloomberg

2:30 pm

BCG Sponsor Spotlight: GenAI & Ethics - Conversations We Aren't Having (Yet)

Jessica Apotheker, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Boston Consulting Group
Moderator: Duncan Chater, Managing Director, Bloomberg Media Europe

2:35 pm

In Conversation With Rene Haas

Rene Haas, CEO, Arm
Moderator: Peter Elstrom, Executive Editor, Technology, Bloomberg

2:55 pm

Smart Health: Living Well With Technology

From rings that analyze sleep patterns to apps that track and predict periods, technology focusing on health is evolving and changing how millions of users live their lives. What is the next frontier of health tech? We speak to three top entrepreneurs in the field.

Tom Hale, CEO, ŌURA
Muna Mohamed, CEO & Founder, Kalsoni
Rhiannon White, CEO, Clue
Moderator: Tom Giles, Senior Executive Editor, Global Technology, Bloomberg

3:25 pm

Positive Returns, Positive Impact

The ESG market could surpass $40 trillion by 2030, signifying a departure from purely profit-driven motives to a more holistic approach. We gather forward-looking investors to discuss how technology is helping investments in areas such as food security, fintech, agritech and renewables consistently provide strong financial returns and also drive positive change on a global scale.

Ed Bussey, CEO, Oxford Science Enterprises
Mohsin Pirzada, Head of Funds, Qatar Investment Authority
Daria Saharova, Founding Partner, World Fund
Moderator: Olivia Solon, Technology Editor, Bloomberg

Closing Remarks

Tom Giles, Senior Executive Editor, Global Technology, Bloomberg

3:50 pm