Benefits of membership
Accelerate your AI initiatives
Amplifing your voice
We ensure SME perspectives are central to AI policy discussions, while raising your company's profile through our communication channels.
Expert resources
Join a network of innovators and thought leaders whom have many years of experience in the AI and regulatory domain
Influence AI policy
Your businesses voice will matter and this is a group where it can be raised
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about membership
- Members gain access to a network of AI expertise and industry knowledge that help them implement AI to grow their businesses.
- Members also feed into policy setting with the Government and regulators.
- An opportunity to submit research and co-create with others to drive thought leadership
- Access to events and meet-ups, setup by the community to discuss specific industry challenges
We provide the community that will support the UKs ambitions of becoming an international leader in AI
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Our Members
An Alliance of AI experts
Discover the experts striving for AI-fuelled business growth.
Colin Carmichael
Operations
30 years working in data analytics and software engineering with a career spanning financial services, telecoms and public sector roles. Colin has held numerous leadership positions with a range of consulting companies and currently a client partner with 4most supporting customer AI strategies and implementations.
Gordon Baggott
Lead copywriter
Director and former pharma and fintech data scientist driving responsible AI adoption across financial services. His 20+ years of expertise in ML engineering, GenAi, AI engineering, risk modelling, and governance helps organisations deploy impactful, compliant AI at scale.
Richard Davis
Lead copywriter
Former Chief Data Officer at Ofcom and AI innovator who champions generative technology to drive SME transformation. His expertise in data strategy, regulation, and digital infrastructure helps businesses scale AI solutions responsibly
Sol Soulsby
Website
Credit risk expert and former Northern Rock senior analyst who champions data-driven lending to strengthen SME financial resilience. With deep experience in credit modelling, governance, and risk strategy, he helps businesses navigate complex financial landscapes with confidence.
Mark Somers
AI-driven regulatory innovator and co-founder of 51degrees, empowering institutions to navigate compliance with generative technology. His expertise in credit risk, data science, and strategic transformation bridges the gap between regulation and innovation.
Jeff Watkins
CTO of CreateFuture and tech strategist driving AI innovation across customer experience, cybersecurity, and product development. A seasoned speaker and thought leader, he helps businesses harness emerging technologies with confidence and ethical insight.
Prof. Daniele Faccio
A distinguished physicist and professor at the University of Glasgow whose groundbreaking research explores quantum technologies and computational imaging with applications for AI advancement.
Chris Hamilton
Christopher Hamilton is a Social Entrepreneur, Inventor and Technical author dedicated to advancing accessibility and inclusion for older adults and people with disabilities. As founder of IOA Foundation CIC and creator of Aclusio, an AI platform for the accessibility and inclusion sector, he also founded Blukite and invented Talucard and AdaptixPay.
Sam Morgan
Fintech innovator and award-winning social entrepreneur championing accessible digital finance. As Co-Founder of BKF Systems and the IOA Foundation, she pioneers inclusive payment technologies like TaluCard to empower visually impaired users. Her leadership in ESG-driven innovation and accessible design is shaping the future of financial inclusion.
Adam Leon Smith
Chair of the AI Quality Infrastructure Consortium and AI standards leader shaping global approaches to trustworthy AI. His expertise in testing and bias mitigation enables organisations to build safe and reliable AI systems.
Martin Kolar
Data scientist and AI enthusiast with expertise in machine learning and knowledge management. Co-founder of a robotics and data science startup, he leverages advanced AI techniques to drive innovation and help businesses unlock value from their data. Passionate about making complex AI accessible and practical for real-world impact.
Frank Dore
Experienced tech and security leader in financial services, instrumental in launching Vida Bank’s digital retail savings platform. His expertise in data strategy, AI-driven security, and regulatory delivery empowers SME-focused banks to scale with confidence.
Laura Gemmel
Founder of Taught by Humans and AI education researcher advocating for inclusive, accessible upskilling in the digital economy. Her expertise in data literacy, edtech strategy, and equitable learning design empowers individuals and organisations to thrive in a tech-driven world.
Lianne Porter
Cybersecurity consultant and former Head of SecOps for Europe’s largest tech transformation. With a background in software development and anthropology, she brings a human-centred approach to cybersecurity and ethical tech. An award-winning speaker and startup founder – Lianne works at the intersection of innovation and security.
Nick Harding
Technology leader at Fifty One Degrees specializing in AI-driven device intelligence and data analytics. He leverages expertise in machine learning and product strategy to empower businesses with smarter, more adaptive digital solutions that enhance user engagement
James Varga
A founder by trade with 30 years of building ventures. He has spent the last 15 years in fintech using data and AI to transform credit risk and underwriting, including creating the first global inclusive credit score. Today he works with a number of companies, helping them scale, expand internationally and apply identity, data and trust frameworks to open new markets.
Jack Perschke
After 20+ years of technology consulting, Jack co-founded and leads Great Wave AI. They are are technology platform that makes Generative AI usable in high-trust environments like government and regulated industries. Their largest clients include the Insolvency service, Talk Talk, Warwickshire Police and Insight, the $9b global IT services firm.
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