AI & Future Tech Forum

Convening expertise. Shaping adoption. Driving regional impact.

AI & Future Tech Forum

The AI & Future Tech Forum is TechWM’s strategic Special Interest Group for artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

It brings together subject matter experts, founders, scale-ups, corporates, researchers and policymakers to shape how AI and future technologies are adopted across the West Midlands, turning insight into action and ambition into impact.

Delivered in partnership with ecosystem leaders, the Forum plays a critical role in positioning the region as a national leader in applied AI and future tech adoption.

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Leadership in AI & Future Technologies

Driving responsible, secure adoption of AI and future technologies across the West Midlands.

TechWM convenes experts, industry and policymakers to move the region from experimentation to real-world impact, without delivering training or technology directly.

Adoption Pathways

Defining shared priorities and practical routes for AI and future tech adoption across the region.

Policy Insight

Shaping regional and national policy through evidence-led discussion and collaboration.

Industry Use Cases

Surfacing real-world challenges and applied use cases to focus adoption where it matters.

Ecosystem Connections

Connecting innovators, adopters, investors and partners to unlock collaboration and scale.

Policy & Ecosystem Strategy

We shape and support regional tech policy through thought leadership, data, and collaboration with WMCA and national partners.

Meet the AI & Future Tech Members

Joanna Birch

Founder - GROWTHINNK Associates

Alexeis Garcia Perez

Professor of Digital Business & Society - Aston University

David Boardman

Research Strategy and Development for Engineering and Physical Sciences - University of Birmingham

John Hall

Managing Director, UK - nLighten

Jim Scott

Chief Product Officer - Grid Edge

Lee Doughty

Director of Security and AI Practice - Intercity Technology.

Long Tran-Thanh

Research Professor - University of Warwick

Lucas Wager

SCC Partner Led - IBM