Held at The Marble Arch Hotel, Future AI Summit London attracted strong international participation by bringing together AI experts, entrepreneurs, academics, industry leaders, and technology innovators. Organized in collaboration with BAU Global, AWS, Intel, Telescope, Skyloop, and Future Campus, the summit stood out as one of the most comprehensive AI-focused events held in the UK.

The event was enriched by academic contributions from Bahçeşehir University, the University of Oxford, Imperial College London, and Rutgers University, reinforcing the strong collaboration between academia and industry.

Future AI Summit London was also honored by the presence of H.E. Osman Koray Ertaş, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to London, who engaged with sector and academic representatives and delivered a valuable address during the summit.

Leading Voices of the AI Ecosystem on Stage

The summit featured distinguished speakers including Dr. Serdar Şenel, Vice President of BAU Global; Simon Windsor from Intel UK; Atılım Güneş Baydın from the University of Oxford; Bilge Kaçmaz from Pulsar Fusion; Soner Ergen, CEO of Telescope AI; Dr. Athanasios Gkelias from Imperial College London; Dr. Nil Girgin Kalıp from BAU TTO; Oya Geron from Reshape Consulting; Elif Sancak from Kensington Partners; Dr. Nathan C. Walker from Rutgers University AI Ethics Lab; Ray Lavery, CIO of CPG; Helen Roberts, CEO of CPG; Pawan Lokwani, Co-Founder of Recruitment Smart AI Technologies; and Caleb Isaac, Creative Director at Takk UK.

A Global Perspective on the Future of AI

As the London edition of Future AI Summit, which has been held in Istanbul for the past two years as the largest AI-focused event in the MENA region, the summit explored the transformative impact of artificial intelligence across multiple domains—from economics and education to defense, space technologies, and creative industries.

Throughout the event, discussions focused on the current capabilities of AI, emerging technological layers, and the broader societal implications of rapid AI adoption. Key topics included autonomous systems, satellite-based data processing, AI-driven military analytics, and deep space research infrastructures.

Collaboration models between universities and technology companies were also highlighted, emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches that accelerate research and development while strengthening innovation ecosystems.

In addition, ethical considerations such as data security, transparency, responsible AI use, and social impact were discussed in depth. The growing role of the venture capital ecosystem in AI investments, along with insights into investment strategies, risk management, and scaling AI startups globally, further enriched the program.

Through real-world case studies and expert insights, Future AI Summit London provided a comprehensive platform for shaping a shared global vision for artificial intelligence.