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Professor Philip Treleaven is a distinguished figure in Computer Science at University College London (UCL), where he directs the UK Centre for Financial Computing and Analytics. His research spans financial computing, computer architecture, and regulatory technology, with a focus on the intersection of data, systems, and markets. He is widely recognised for pioneering work in fintech, shaping how financial systems integrate advanced computing and analytics at scale.

Dr. Pieter van Hasselt founded an AI-driven automated trading company in the late 1990s, which was later partially sold to a strategic partner. In 2005, he established Source Capital AG, a Swiss proprietary trading firm with offices in Zug, London, and Amsterdam. After leaving high-frequency trading in 2017, he shifted his focus to asset management, bringing deep expertise in quantitative systems, financial markets, and AI-driven decision-making.

Lawrence Edwards has built his career at the intersection of mathematics, machine learning, and finance. He served as Global Head of Research for Central Risk at Morgan Stanley and now works with a prominent hedge fund in London. His expertise lies in applying quantitative models to complex financial systems, with a focus on risk, optimisation, and data-driven decision-making across global markets.

Vicky Poole is a public sector procurement strategist with over 15 years of experience helping organisations secure public contracts and non-dilutive funding. As founder of Tender Response and UK Grant Finder Pro, she has supported hundreds of SMEs in navigating complex bid and grant processes. Her work spans government and third-sector landscapes, where she specialises in unlocking access to funding and translating procurement systems into clear, actionable strategies for growth.