About the panel
A TV presenter and journalist specialising in lifestyle technology, Lara Lewington presents the BBC show, Click, where she investigates tools and tech with the potential to revolutionise our lives. With experience in everything from weather presenting and gadget reviews to interviewing the stars for Five News, Lara combines tech expertise with natural charisma to bring a unique perspective.
C-suite executive, founder and academic, Leanne Elliott-Young is noted globally as an innovator and commentator on the metaverse, digital fashion innovation, inclusivity in tech, sustainability and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). She has spent over 15 years creating strategic concepts for future facing living, fusing the established with progressive, youth-centric points.
Dr Neil McDonnell has returned to academia from a leading role at Soluis. A Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow, his research focuses specifically on Virtual and Augmented Reality. He jointly established Project Mobius which led to the creation of Edify – an immersive learning platform that will deliver ‘learning without limits.’
Principal advisor for the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) Ahmed Razek is an expert in AI, data and design. He has a passion for understanding the impact of technology on society and the ethical questions that emerge. He currently chairs the ICO’s AI working group and recently co-led their award winning Children’s Code Design Guidance.
Stephanie Whitley is Chief of Staff at Dubit – a games studio founded in the late 90s by a group of 16-17 year olds who wanted to make fun virtual worlds for young people like themselves. Today, Dubit creates metaverse experiences for brands including Samsung, Paramount, The Grammy Awards, and UEFA.
