Andrew Humphries

(he/him)

Andrew Humphries

Imperial College London

Entrepreneur in Residence

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Andrew Humphries is an innovation expert, venture builder and entrepreneur, currently Entrepreneur in Residence at Imperial College London. Over more than two decades, he has built and exited his own businesses, supported founders to turn ideas into viable companies, and helped startups scale into globally significant businesses. Andrew was Co-Founder of The Bakery London, a corporate open innovation accelerator connecting major brands with entrepreneurial innovators to solve real-world challenges. His wider experience spans executive coaching, sales, marketing, venture development and corporate innovation, giving him a practical view of how ambitious ideas become scalable businesses.

Sessions

12:20

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14:20

Keynote

Pioneers Stage

From Hype to Strategy

AI is moving quickly from experimentation into real organisational change. This block looks at what happens once the hype gives way to action, and leaders have to make decisions about capability, transformation and long-term strategic advantage. From field notes on the agentic era, to an organisational AI pivot, to competing in an AI-shaped economy, these sessions explore how businesses move from uncertainty to direction.

12:20

-

14:20

Keynote

Pioneers Stage

From Hype to Strategy

AI is moving quickly from experimentation into real organisational change. This block looks at what happens once the hype gives way to action, and leaders have to make decisions about capability, transformation and long-term strategic advantage. From field notes on the agentic era, to an organisational AI pivot, to competing in an AI-shaped economy, these sessions explore how businesses move from uncertainty to direction.