19/05/2025
We are delighted to announce that Dr Antonio Weiss, Senior Partner at The PSC and acclaimed author of AI Demystified (Financial Times, 2025), will join the IEP Summit 2025 as our fourth and final speaker in a lineup of leaders in Employability. We are also thrilled to be joined by our expert panellists:
- Brian Bell FIEP, President at Fedcap Employment
- Zoe Bennett BEM FIEP, CEO at Training Personified
- Kevin Browne FIEP, CEO Emerging Markets at Asuria
- Patrick Craven FIEP, Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships, Policy and Stakeholder Engagement at City & Guilds
- Sues Duncan FIEP, Consultant at Be Astute
- David Elsmere FIEP, Partnership Manager at Serco
- Lorenzo Hall FIEP, Managing Director at Transform and Achieve
- David Imber FIEP, Head of the Centre for Employability Excellence
- Pat Russell FIEP, Chair at the IEP
- Lynsey Sweeney FIEP, Managing Director at Communities that Work
Antonio brings a powerful perspective on the intersection of technology and public service, drawing from years of experience advising top-tier UK and international institutions, including the NHS, UK Government Digital Service and the Office for Artificial Intelligence.
His seminar, ‘Brilliant public services in an era of technological disruption’, promises to be a highlight of the event. In it, Antonio will challenge attendees to reimagine how public services – and by extension employability services – can not only survive but thrive amidst rapid digital transformation. Attendees will gain insights into how generative AI and other disruptive technologies can be harnessed to build human-centred systems that deliver impact and resilience.
A seasoned leader and thinker, Antonio is also a three-times elected councillor, former FE college governor, and co-founder of GQ award-winning UK fragrance company Thomas Clipper. His multifaceted career makes him uniquely placed to speak to both the policy and human sides of innovation, offering practical steps for leaders navigating change.
With Antonio completing the speaker roster, the IEP Summit 2025 is set to be our most compelling event yet.
Taking place at the prestigious 116 Pall Mall in London, home to the Institute of Directors, the Summit provides an exclusive environment for senior professionals to explore cutting-edge ideas and collaborate on solutions to the most pressing challenges in employability. We are also proud to have our headline sponsor, City & Guilds, whose commitment to skills and workforce development aligns perfectly with our mission.
This year’s Summit, with the theme of ‘Employability in a Changing Landscape’, will explore how technology, policy, and practice must evolve together. The event offers a mix of high-level seminars and informal networking sessions, ensuring attendees leave not only informed but inspired.
Joining Antonio on the speaker panel are three equally pioneering voices, each bringing their own lens to the future of work:
Dr Nina Jörden
Nina is a Research Associate at the University of Cambridge’s Bennett Institute for Public Policy and a leading voice on productivity, management practices, and sustainable employment. She led the UK’s first public sector four-day workweek trial and collaborates with global organisations to inform policy and improve workforce wellbeing. Nina will lead a thought-provoking seminar on “AI in the Employability Sector: Understanding the hype and making a real impact”. Nina will bring a fresh perspective that challenges assumptions and sparks meaningful discussion, cutting through the noise to examine the tangible impact of AI and related technologies in employability practice.
Bolaji Olatoye
Bolaji is a globally recognised AI strategist and founder of Altitude AI Consulting, with 18+ years’ experience leading digital transformation across sectors. Known for making complex tech accessible, he empowers professionals to confidently engage with AI and automation. His session, “Demystifying AI: Practical Insights for the Employability Sector,” offers clear, real-world guidance on how AI is reshaping the world of work.
Kevin Green
Kevin is Chief People Officer at First Bus, where he is driving a transformational, people-first strategy across one of the UK’s largest transport employers. A former FTSE 100 HRD, CEO, and bestselling author of Competitive People Strategy, Kevin is a TEDx speaker known for creating high-performing, inclusive cultures and helping businesses scale through people-led transformation.
Plus, don’t miss our four Summit Chairs, who will help guide the day’s discussions:
- Liz Sewell FIEP – Director, Belina Grow
- Jim Carley FIEP – Director of Business Development, Shaw Trust
- Claudine Adeyemi-Adams FIEP – Founder & CEO, Earlybird
- Kathryn Jellings FIEP – Director, 3SC (Twin Group)
Join us at IEP Summit 2025 and help shape a future where technology and humanity go hand-in-hand in creating better employment outcomes for all.
Tickets are selling fast – secure your spot at the IEP Summit 2025 now.
And don’t forget to get your ticket to the IEP Summit Networking Dinner too!
