Over 20 years experience delivering internet-based software solutions. Co-founder of the digital agency Simpleweb where he was previously leading a 20 person development team.

Tom has a strong focus on startups and also worked in the enterprise space with the likes of BP and EMC (DELL). Has spent the last few years leading development on Blockchain technology with Ethereum and Stellar.

MD of a mobile web development agency for 10 years before devising and leading the pivot to SAAS, founding Optanon, a pioneering product in the ‘PrivTech’ sector, and Cookiepedia, popular source of knowledge around consumer tracking on the Web.

Gilbert led development of the customer base and brand, acquisition of a smaller competitor and sale of the business to OneTrust.

A serial entrepreneur, Irfon has founded and sold companies across the API spectrum. Currently CEO of DOVU he was previously founder and CEO of Coull, a programmatic video advertising company processing over 15 billion requests a month from over 118 countries.

With over 20 years experience as an executive, Irfon has a strong background in starting and growing businesses at global scale.

A versatile and driven digital production specialist with deep technical understanding of decentralised applications.

James has worked in digital production for over 20 years delivering successful development programmes and products. These include mobile apps, web technologies and desktop applications for a broad range of SME, corporate, government and non-profit organisations including BP, SUEZ, Google, Android, YouTube, Unilever, DTI and Lloyds.

Registered European lawyer with over 11 years of experience in Contract and Commercial Law. Krasina has headed an international legal department in a law firm, having to deal with various civil and international matters. Then she became a sole-practitioner, focused mainly in Contract, Commercial and Company Law, whilst co-founding a construction business in Belgium. As Head of Legal at a million dollar ad-tech company she discovered her passion around Data protection, Privacy and Smart legal agreements. Being part of the Company Secretariat team in Associated British Ports gave her an additional layer of Corporate Governance expertise.

Heather Burns is a tech policy and regulation specialist with focus on researching, writing, publishing, consulting, and speaking extensively on digital regulations and political issues, most specifically those affecting web development. Heather founded WebMatters, an industry body for digital professionals and is also part of the core privacy team in WordPress.org, helping to create a suite of GDPR and privacy tools shipped in WordPress 4.9.6. Heather has also begun work on establishing a cross-project open source privacy coalition, and created a side blog to monitor the transposition of EU digital and tech regulations throughout the Brexit process.

Multi-disciplined product designer and UX specialist with over 17 years experience working in the software industry, scaling products and tools to serve millions of users.

Extensive experience creating desktop and mobile software, campaigns, services and tools for clients including PwC, Equiniti and Intelliflo. Most recently design lead for Nationwide Building Society, working within innovation and open banking transformation.

Wide commercial experience in digital marketing – growing and managing online communities. Andy’s skills include customer support, content and social media marketing.

Working for VentureTech company Simpleweb, Andy has delivered multiple campaigns to create, scale and proliferate digital communities for SAAS startups.

Chris is the CEO of the DMA Group, comprising the DMA, IDM and TPSL companies. He has over 35 years’ experience across advertising and marketing experience in Europe, the USA and Asia/Pacific including senior roles at agencies, brands and technology companies. Chris has taken a lead in industry issues including legislation, best practice and education.His industry roles include being Co-Chair of FEDMA, Chair of the JIC Mail board, and seats on the boards of the Advertising Association, Asbof and CAP.