Chris Huntingford is Chief AI Officer at Cloud Lighthouse, where he helps some of the world’s largest organisations harness AI responsibly to solve complex real-world challenges. His work spans government, enterprise and international organisations, including engagements with bodies such as the United Nations, combining strategic leadership with deep expertise in enterprise architecture, data platforms, agentic AI and responsible AI.
An internationally recognised keynote speaker, technology strategist and creative disruptor, Chris is known for cutting through hype and making emerging technologies practical, understandable and impactful. As co-founder of Stay Extra Human, he champions human-centred innovation and helps organisations understand the critical role people play in an AI-driven world.
Chris is also the founder of Rebel Raptor Studios, a creative art brand exploring colour, creativity and human expression in an age increasingly shaped by AI. His unique blend of technical depth, strategic thinking and creative perspective makes him exceptionally well placed to judge excellence in digital innovation, leadership and transformative technology.
After graduating in Computer Science, Glenn Powell worked in the commodity software industry for several years, spending much of that time immersed in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and learning the software inside out.
During this time, the idea of FormusPro began to take shape: a software consultancy intent on providing high-quality, configured CRM solutions, able to speak the language of both the developer and the end user.
Like any small business, the early years were challenging, but Glenn never lost faith in the FormusPro concept. The breakthrough came a few years later when the business secured two sizeable new clients within days of each other.
From that moment on, everything changed. FormusPro now has a healthy client roster and an even healthier pipeline, supported by a team delivering software solutions in the way Glenn believes they should be delivered.
As anyone who has grown a business will know, the next challenge is staying true to what made it successful in the first place.
Glenn remains committed to the quality of the people FormusPro employs and to avoiding practices such as filling projects with junior resource or outsourcing work purely to reduce costs. He is equally committed to keeping the business efficient and responsive, while maintaining the personal approach to client relationships that customers value.
As FormusPro continues to grow, that challenge becomes increasingly important. For Glenn, the focus is on ensuring every new recruit brings the same passion for great customer service and effective software solutions, while helping the business maintain the standards it was built on.
Neil Stephenson is the Assistant Director for IT, Digital and Communications at North Lincolnshire Council. He provides organisational leadership across technology, cyber security, data, AI, corporate communications and digital transformation. Neil focuses on building secure, reliable and user-centred services that make day-to-day work easier for colleagues and improve residents’ experience of the council. Known for his calm, straightforward style, he emphasises clear governance, practical solutions and joined-up delivery. He works closely with services across the organisation to strengthen digital foundations, modernise systems and support evidence-based decision-making. His approach to transformation is grounded in simplicity, accountability and real-world outcomes, ensuring digital change is sustainable, accessible and aligned to the council’s wider strategic ambitions.
