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Professor Deb Leary OBE D.Uni, FRSA

Honorary Consul for Mexico, CEO & Founder, Forensic Pathways

Deb is CEO and Founder of Forensic Pathways, an international consultancy and technology design company specialising in the development of innovative technologies for the criminal, threat intelligence and business intelligence arena.

Throughout its history the company has won numerous awards for innovation and business; appointed Export Champion in 2017, voted one of the Midlands top 50 innovation companies in 2017 and 2019 and in 2018 was presented with a Board of Trade Award by the Secretary of State for International Trade.

Deb is an international motivational speaker and consultant on entrepreneurship, international trade, innovation and corporate social responsibility. In 2022 she was made a Visiting Professor of Aston University and in addition holds an Honorary Doctorate from Birmingham City University.  In 2008 she was presented with the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for Entrepreneurship and the Community.

Phil Webb

CEO & Co-Founder, Vu Ai

As the CEO and Co-Founder of Vu Ai, I bring over ten years of extensive experience in the technology industry. My journey began as the sole employee of a tech start-up, where I played a pivotal role in driving growth that led to a successful exit. This experience prepared me to transition to a digital agency, where I advanced from an Account Manager to the Head of Growth, working with large enterprise clients to drive innovation and expansion. Now, I lead Vu Ai with a sharp eye on AI, sales, business growth, and whatever cool tech trends are shaping the future. 

Vu Ai is a consultancy specialising in business process optimisation through artificial intelligence. Vu Ai offers services that include departmental and company-wide efficiency reviews, AI strategy development, and integration support. Our approach aligns AI capabilities with specific business goals to enhance operational efficiency and drive measurable improvements. Through Vu Ai, we have assisted various businesses in leveraging AI to streamline their processes, reduce pain points, and adapt to an evolving technological landscape. We aim to make AI integration accessible and beneficial for organisations across different sectors.