Emily Campbell-Ratcliffe

Head of Private Sector AI Adoption, Governance & Skills Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)

Emily Campbell-Ratcliffe is Head of AI Assurance at the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI), an expert directorate in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) that works on enabling responsible innovation in AI and data driven technologies. Emily leads the CDEI’s efforts to support the growth of an ethical, trustworthy, and effective AI assurance ecosystem in the UK, in order to drive the uptake of safe and ethical AI. She is also part of the OECD.AI network of experts, contributing to their Expert Groups on AI Risk & Accountability, and Compute & Climate. Previously, she was a lead for the Centre’s AI monitoring function, looking at emerging transformative technologies, and has published work on the responsible publication of AI research, and how to manage its risks.

Main Day 1 - Tuesday 4th November

9:00 AM KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: What’s Happening Now and What’s Next for Europe’s AI Ecosystem?

Europe’s AI journey is entering a critical phase - marked by breakthroughs in compute, rising energy demands, and fragmented policy landscapes. This session offers a panoramic view of the current European AI ecosystem and what’s on the horizon. From the convergence of high-performance computing, AI, and quantum to the infrastructure and policy challenges that could shape, or stall, progress, we unpack what leaders need to watch now.

  • The current state of AI adoption and innovation across Europe
  • How AI, HPC, and Quantum are starting to converge—and what that enables
  • Strategies for protecting both physical and digital AI infrastructure
  • Balancing global interoperability with regional regulation and data protection
  • Strategic considerations for enterprises building long-term AI capabilities in Europe
  • The future of data centres: cost, energy, investment, and sustainability


Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Emily.

Download The Latest Agenda