Speakers Announced for Biztech Innovation Challenge Workshop

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Biztech Innovation Challenge -Workshop
Biztech Innovation Challenge -Workshop

Announcing the Speaker Line-Up for the Biztech Innovation Challenge Launch Workshop

We are excited to officially unveil the speaker and facilitator line-up for the upcoming Biztech Innovation Challenge Launch Workshop, taking place on Tuesday, 17 June from 10:00–13:00 at the NatWest Accelerator in Milton Keynes.

The workshop brings together innovation leaders, industry experts, and technology practitioners to inspire participants, explore emerging trends, and kick-start the journey towards developing impactful business and technology solutions.

Designed to encourage creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving, the workshop will provide participants with practical insights into innovation, design thinking, and emerging technologies shaping the future.

Meet the Speakers & Facilitators

Fredi Nonyelu

Workshop Facilitator | Innovation & Collaboration Lead

Fredi Nonyelu

Fredi Nonyelu will open the workshop and lead the interactive sessions focused on problem discovery and team formation. With a strong focus on innovation collaboration and business transformation, Fredi will guide participants through identifying meaningful challenges and turning ideas into actionable opportunities.

Professor Ben Allen

Speaker | Innovation Context & Future Trends

Professor Ben Allen will explore the evolving innovation landscape and discuss the key business and technology trends influencing organisations today. Participants will gain valuable insight into how “Biztech innovation” is driving new opportunities across industries.

Benn Klewpatinond

Speaker | Innovation Mindset & Design Thinking

Benn Klewpatinond

Benn Klewpatinond will lead an engaging session on innovation mindset and design thinking methodologies. Through interactive activities and human-centred problem-solving approaches, participants will learn how to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges.

Dr Mahmoud Artemi

Speaker | Technology Inspiration & Idea Development

Dr Mahmoud Artemi will showcase how emerging digital technologies can enable innovative solutions and business transformation. Participants will explore practical applications of technology while beginning to shape their own early-stage concepts and ideas.

Henry Kafeman

Facilitator | Team Reflections & Next Steps

Henry Kafeman will facilitate the reflection and next steps session, supporting participants as they share insights, refine ideas, and prepare for the next stages of the Biztech Innovation Challenge. The session will encourage collaboration, feedback, and forward planning for continued innovation development.

What Participants Can Expect

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

  • Explore current business and technology innovation trends
  • Learn practical innovation and design thinking techniques
  • Collaborate with peers in team-based activities
  • Identify real-world challenges and opportunity areas
  • Gain inspiration from experienced innovation leaders and academics
  • Begin developing impactful solution ideas

Summary

The Biztech Innovation Challenge Launch Workshop is ideal for aspiring innovators, entrepreneurs, students, professionals, and anyone interested in solving challenges through technology and collaboration.

We look forward to welcoming participants for an engaging and inspiring session as we launch the next phase of the Biztech Innovation Challenge journey.

Register for Biztech Innovation Challenge

Register now to be part of the Biztech Innovation Challenge workshop and see your ideas come to life.

Go to Biztech Stories for more from the Biztech Consulting Team.

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Supported by the Natwest Accelerator

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