Inaugural Innovation Roundtable: Professor Braund to Headline

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Biztech Technology Forum is proud to announce that Professor Ed Braund will headline the inaugural Innovation Roundtable. This online event will take place on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026, from 12:00 to 13:00 GMT. It marks the launch of a new initiative aimed at fostering collaboration. Also supporting forward-thinking dialogue across the region’s tech and business communities.

About Professor Ed Braund

Professor Ed Braund
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Professor Braund brings a wealth of expertise to the inaugural roundtable session. He is head of the School of Computing, Engineering & Creative Industries at the University of Bedfordshire. Additionally. his research portfolio spans logical, chemical, and physical systems used to develop next-generation processors, sensors, and computational intelligences. Also Director of Luton Artificial Intelligence (AI), a civic organization based at the university. He has been instrumental in building a regional ecosystem. Leveraging academic excellence to drive business innovation and create high-skilled jobs.

Other Innovation Roundtable Panel Speakers

Joining Professor Braund on the Inaugural Roundtable are four distinguished speakers. Altogether bringing diverse perspectives from across the innovation landscape. Professor Ben Allen, Director and Principal Innovator, Beta Alpha Ltd, will chair the event. And offer a strategic view on how academic research can fuel regional growth. Another panellist is Fredi Nonyelu, founder and CEO of Briteyellow. Likewise, he will share insights from his work in smart mobility and immersive technologies. Henry Kafeman, founder of HDK Solutions, brings deep expertise in engineering and product development. While Axel Segebrecht, Director of Be Braver Online, will speak to the role of public-private partnerships in scaling innovation.

Purpose of the Innovation Roundtable

Indeed, the Inaugural Roundtable will serve as a platform for entrepreneurs, academics, founders, and public-sector leaders. Furthermore, creating an opportunity to discuss the practical challenges and opportunities at the intersection of technology and business. Consequently, attendees can expect a rich exchange of ideas around AI adoption, innovation strategy, and digital transformation.

Why attend

A chance to step away from day‑to‑day pressures and engage in open, strategic conversation.

Key Themes: AI readiness and skills across SMEs.

What you will learn

  • What AI is and is not?
  • Where AI might hold value for SME’s?
  • How to start your AI journey?
  • Where are the pitfalls and challenges?
  • What are the regional opportunities?

Who should attend

  • Business – Leaders/Innovators
  • Education – Academics/Students
  • Local Authorities
  • Investors/ Funders
  • Business Organisation

Registration for Innovation Roundtable

Registration is open via Eventbrite, and the event is free to attend. Biztech continues to expand its community-building efforts. This inaugural Biztech Innovation Roundtable sets the tone for a series of high-impact conversations. All designed to empower the region’s innovation leaders.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this milestone event. Join Professor Ed Braund and the Biztech community on February 4th to explore what’s next in tech and business.

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