Please note that registrations are managed externally by the BridgeAI team. Completing the registration form constitutes an expression of interest and does not guarantee a place at the venue due to capacity. All registrants are invited to join the BridgeAI B2Match platform.
About the event
The event is designed to support prospective applicants understand the programme and how it will be delivered and to connect with potential collaborators and begin forming strong, well-balanced consortia. It will bring together organisations across the UK’s Industrial Strategy priority sectors seeking to adopt AI with AI developers, solution providers and innovation partners offering the capabilities and expertise needed to support trusted, real-world AI deployment.
Whether you represent an organisation seeking to adopt AI, an AI developer with an existing solution or capability, or an organisation contributing specialist expertise, the event will provide a practical opportunity to ask questions, share challenges and capabilities, connect with prospective partners and begin turning industry needs into deployable AI solutions. Participants will also be able to continue developing their knowledge and collaborations after the event through online partner-led workshops and the BridgeAI B2Match networking platform.
What to expect?
The event will combine practical information about the BridgeAI programme and competition with opportunities to ask questions, meet potential collaborators and begin developing consortia ahead of the Phase 1 competition.
The programme will include:
dedicated semi-structured and informal opportunities to meet potential consortium partners from industry, the AI community and the wider innovation ecosystem
practical information about the Phase 1 competition, including its scope, eligibility requirements and what will be expected from applicants
an introduction to the next phase of BridgeAI, including the programme’s objectives, opportunities, delivery approach and support available
a panel discussion and audience Q&A with BridgeAI delivery partners, highlighting the expertise, resources and support available throughout the programme
information about forthcoming online partner-led workshops, where participants can explore relevant topics and programme support in greater depth
access to the BridgeAI B2Match platform to find partners and continue conversations before and after the event
Who should attend?
This event is relevant to organisations interested in developing, adopting, deploying or supporting AI solutions who are considering participation in the BridgeAI competition or able to contribute to a prospective consortium, including:
medium or large UK-registered businesses and public sector organisations exploring how AI could address their operational or strategic challenges and interested in collaborating on AI deployment in business setting
UK-registered AI technology developer SMEs with an existing AI or ML solution at TRL 5-6 who are looking to respond to industry challenges moving beyond pilots into trusted, real-world deployment
organisations interested in joining or forming collaborative consortia
innovation specialists, regulators, investors, sector bodies and organisations supporting commercialisation
organisations supporting responsible AI adoption and commercialisation
Participants do not need to arrive with an established consortium or fully developed project idea. The event is designed to help attendees understand the opportunity, test and develop ideas, identify complementary expertise and make relevant connections.
Why attend?
By taking part, attendees will:
understand the next phase of BridgeAI, its programme objectives, consortium requirements and how to engage
learn about the Phase 1 competition, including its scope, eligibility requirements and what will be expected from applicants
hear from BridgeAI delivery team and partners about the expertise and support available to help organisations deploy AI solutions
identify the combination of industry, technology and specialist expertise needed to develop a strong collaborative application
meet potential partners and begin forming consortia ahead of the Phase 1 competition
begin developing the relationships and ideas needed for a strong collaborative application
learn about upcoming online sessions and support available through BridgeAI’s delivery partners
continue conversations and develop partnerships before and after the event through the BridgeAI B2Match networking platform
How can I attend?
Please note that the in-person event is an expression of interest and does not guarantee a place. With limited space available, we will review the expressions of interest on an ongoing basis and aim to create an appropriate mix of prospective AI adopters, AI developers, solution providers and organisations offering relevant consortium expertise.
In-person places will be prioritised for attendees who can actively contribute a relevant challenge, AI solution, capability or specialist expertise to discussions and consortium-building activities.
B2Match collaboration platform
All registrants, regardless of the outcome of the expression of interest to the in-person event, are invited to join the BridgeAI B2Match platform, where they can identify and connect with potential partners, and share their challenges and capabilities. The platform will also host a partial recording of the talks taking place during the in-person event.
The B2match platform will be accessible for the entire period of the competition, and interested collaborators will be able to create an account at any point during this period.
Continue the conversation after the event
The launch event will be followed by a series of online workshops delivered by BridgeAI programme partners, providing opportunities to explore relevant topics and available support in greater depth while continuing to develop connections with prospective collaborators. Further information about workshop themes, dates and registration will be shared with registered attendees and through the BridgeAI website and B2Match platform.
All registrants will be invited to join the BridgeAI B2Match platform to showcase their challenges, solutions, services and expertise; identify potential partners; arrange meetings; and develop collaborations before and after the event. Participants are encouraged to complete their profiles and include a clear collaboration pitch explaining what they can offer and who they would like to meet.
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Kir Nuthi
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Kir Nuthi
Head of AI and Data, techUK
Kir Nuthi is the Head of AI and Data at techUK.
She holds over seven years of Government Affairs and Tech Policy experience in the US and UK. Kir previously headed up the regulatory portfolio at a UK advocacy group for tech startups and held various public affairs in US tech policy. All involved policy research and campaigns on competition, artificial intelligence, access to data, and pro-innovation regulation.
Kir has an MSc in International Public Policy from University College London and a BA in both Political Science (International Relations) and Economics from the University of California San Diego.
Outside of techUK, you are likely to find her attempting studies at art galleries, attempting an elusive headstand at yoga, mending and binding books, or chasing her dog Maya around South London's many parks.
Usman joined techUK in January 2024 as Programme Manager for Artificial Intelligence.
He leads techUK’s AI Adoption programme, supporting members of all sizes and sectors in adopting AI at scale. His work involves identifying barriers to adoption, exploring solutions, and helping to unlock AI’s transformative potential, particularly its benefits for people, the economy, society, and the planet. He is also committed to advancing the UK’s AI sector and ensuring the UK remains a global leader in AI by working closely with techUK members, the UK Government, regulators, and devolved and local authorities.
Since joining techUK, Usman has delivered a regular drumbeat of activity to engage members and advance techUK's AI programme. This has included two campaign weeks, the creation of the AI Adoption Hub (now the AI Hub), the AI Leader's Event Series, the Putting AI into Action webinar series and the Industrial AI sprint campaign.
Before joining techUK, Usman worked as a policy, regulatory and government/public affairs professional in the advertising sector. He has also worked in sales, marketing, and FinTech.
Usman holds an MSc from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), a GDL and LLB from BPP Law School, and a BA from Queen Mary University of London.
When he isn’t working, Usman enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He also has a keen interest in running, reading and travelling.
Sue leads techUK's Technology and Innovation work. This includes work programmes on AI, Cloud, Data, Quantum, Semiconductors, Digital ID and Digital ethics as well as emerging and transformative technologies and innovation policy. In 2025, Sue was honoured with an Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to the Technology Industry in the New Year Honours List. She has also been recognised as one of the most influential people in UK tech by Computer Weekly's UKtech50 Longlist and was inducted into the Computer Weekly Most Influential Women in UK Tech Hall of Fame.
A key influencer in driving forward the tech agenda in the UK, in December 2025 Sue was appointed to the UK Government’s Women in Tech Taskforce by the Technology Secretary of State. She also sits on the UK Government’s Smart Data Council, Satellite Applications Catapult Advisory Group, Bank of England’s AI Consortium and BSI’s Digital Strategic Advisory Group. Previously, Sue was a member of the Independent Future of Compute Review and co-chaired the National Data Strategy Forum. As well as being recognised in the UK's Big Data 100 and the Global Top 100 Data Visionaries in 2020, Sue has been shortlisted for the Milton Keynes Women Leaders Awards and has been a judge for the Loebner Prize in AI, the UK Tech 50 and annual UK Cloud Awards. She is a regular industry speaker on issues including AI ethics, data protection and cyber security.
Prior to joining techUK in January 2015, Sue was responsible for Symantec's Government Relations in the UK and Ireland. Before that, Sue was senior policy advisor at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). Sue has an BA degree on History and American Studies from Leeds University and a Master’s Degree in International Relations and Diplomacy from the University of Birmingham. Sue is a keen sportswoman and in 2016 achieved a lifelong ambition to swim the English Channel.
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