Simon Pringle

(he/him)

Simon Pringle

Red River Software

CEO

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Simon Pringle is CEO of Red River Software, where he helps businesses transform through smart, practical software and technology-led problem solving. His background spans software, engineering, education and science, including an early career designing scientific instruments before moving into software and complex automation. At Red River, Simon works across business strategy, product design, project leadership, partnerships and team development, with a focus on making technology easier to change, implement and use well. He is also active in regional business and innovation, including his role on the Board of Directors for the Gatwick Diamond Initiative.

Sessions

Soraya Shaw

Ally Jones

David Kavanagh

Sophie Davies-Patrick

Simon Pringle

The Human Edge: Leadership and Performance in an AI-Driven World

As AI accelerates the pace of innovation and Industry 5.0 reshapes how organisations operate, leaders face a new challenge. Technology is evolving rapidly, but the human brain has not. People still seek autonomy. They still want to grow. And they still want to feel that what they do matters. This panel explores the conditions leaders need to create for high performance in an AI-driven environment. Drawing on neuroscience, leadership practice and real experience working with technical teams, the discussion will look at how understanding the brain can unlock creativity, motivation and performance. In a world increasingly defined by intelligent machines, the organisations that thrive may be the ones that better understand the humans inside them.

Soraya Shaw

Ally Jones

David Kavanagh

Sophie Davies-Patrick

Simon Pringle

The Human Edge: Leadership and Performance in an AI-Driven World

As AI accelerates the pace of innovation and Industry 5.0 reshapes how organisations operate, leaders face a new challenge. Technology is evolving rapidly, but the human brain has not. People still seek autonomy. They still want to grow. And they still want to feel that what they do matters. This panel explores the conditions leaders need to create for high performance in an AI-driven environment. Drawing on neuroscience, leadership practice and real experience working with technical teams, the discussion will look at how understanding the brain can unlock creativity, motivation and performance. In a world increasingly defined by intelligent machines, the organisations that thrive may be the ones that better understand the humans inside them.