Nigel Toon, the CEO and founder of Graphcore, the semiconductor manufacturer which develops accelerators for AI & machine learning, says that AI is impacting software coding jobs and marketing roles in the large technology companies, which is providing a “huge productivity boost”

Up next at #Timestechsummit25 - Sky’s bold leap into connectivity and innovation. We explore how Sky is reimagining broadband and mobile through customer-centric innovation, the story behind Sky Glass, and how AI is transforming the business and unlocking new opportunities.

The government “needs to play a role” in protecting the creative industry from the copyright threat posed by artificial intelligence, Sky’s COO has said. "What we can do is make sure we work with suppliers who respect copyright, but it’s not enough, as there are a lot who don’t"

Reshaping Britain’s Workforce. Hosts @hannahprevett & Dominic O’Connell explore how agentic AI is transforming work in the biggest shift since the Industrial Revolution Featuring a fireside chat with Colin Jarvis, OpenAI + panel on how UK employers are preparing for the future

Colin Jarvis, Global Head of Forward Deployed Engineering, Open AI: "AI is becoming part of everyone’s daily life - with ChatGPT users growing 4x this year alone. Demand is soaring, and the market is eager to realise its value"

Agentic AI is driving the biggest workplace shift since the Industrial Revolution. Dominic O’Connell hosts this next panel alongside Dr. Seth Dobrin (ARYA Labs & Qantm AI), Danielle Gilliam-Moore (Salesforce) & Umang Paw (PwC UK) on preparing the workforce for the future

Experts disagreed on the impact AI could have on Britain’s job market during a panel discussion. Dr Seth Dobrin, CEO of Qantm AI said: “I think there is going to be some downsizing of every organisation, and we need to be honest with ourselves about that"

Powering the UK’s Digital Future With AI’s energy demands soaring, can the UK’s infrastructure keep pace? Hear from three innovators shaping a sustainable digital future - balancing tech growth with Net Zero goals. Host: Danny Fortson, The Times Tech Podcast

Building Britain’s Future: VodafoneThree’s £11bn plan is set to revolutionise UK connectivity with AI-ready 5G across the nation - reaching remote communities, creating jobs, and boosting economic growth. #TimesTechSummit25

Jill Popelka, CEO of the cybersecurity specialist Darktrace, shared her experience of a deepfake scam, a type of fraud that is becoming a major issue for businesses “My voice can be replicated, and even I couldn’t tell the difference. These deepfakes create a real vulnerability"

If the UK wants to be a tech superpower, it has to think - and spend - big. ARIA is funding high-risk ideas with world-changing potential. Ant Rowstron, CTO of ARIA, reveals the projects that could redefine Britain’s scientific & economic future.

With the UK tech sector nearing a trillion-pound valuation and a £1bn government investment boosting national compute capacity by a fifth, momentum is clear. But in a world shaped by geopolitical tension and techno-nationalism, how secure is that trajectory?

Liz Kendall Secretary of State of Science, Innovation Technology: "Today we’re announcing plans to consult on a new AI growth lab - a safe ‘sandbox’ where regulations can be temporarily suspended to test and develop AI. This will help ideas move from spark to real-world impact"

“AI must not be built on stolen content.” News Corp CEO Robert Thomson leads the charge to ensure creators are paid for their work - shaping a new global standard for AI–media partnerships that balance innovation with fair reward.

The transport revolution is here. From self-driving cars to flying taxis, once sci-fi dreams are becoming reality. Hear from the pioneers bringing these innovations to Britain’s skies - and tackling the big question: is the public ready to take the leap?

“In a few years, our children may never need to learn to drive. Self-driving cars and electric air taxis are redefining how we move.” - Eric Allison, Joby Aviation, with insights from Sarah Gates (Wave) and Saswat Panagrahi (Waymo).

Trust in the Digital Age. At #TimesTechSummit25, Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia, explores themes from his upcoming book The Seven Rules of Trust - examining how trust, transparency and strong institutions are vital to building digital resilience.

“People still care about knowledge that has a basis in reality,” said Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia, noting that a thirst for truth keeps the platform thriving “despite the toxicity and noise” of the online world.

How to Save the Internet At #TimesTechSummit25, Sir Nick Clegg joined Josh Glancy of The Sunday Times to discuss why only global cooperation - not national silos - can keep the internet open, resilient, and trustworthy.