Speaking and Community

I speak about what actually makes AI transformation work in the real world.

I work with executive and technical audiences on the practical side of AI adoption, from leadership choices to delivery reality.

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For keynote speaking, panels, advisory support, or a first conversation on AI transformation, connect directly.

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Selected Speaking Contexts

Google Cloud Next workshop activity.
Manchester Tech Festival sessions.
RUSI SOCC and Neo4j GraphTalks engagements.
Additional conferences and private industry forums.

Judging and Recognition

Judge for Prolific North Tech Awards.
Judging activity linked to Manchester Tech Festival.
Global Roch Wiesman Innovation Award winner.
Multiple shortlist recognitions for innovation leadership.

Community Leadership

Founder of TAG (Tech, Academia and Government).
Welcoming committee contribution to the UK-Ukraine tech bridge in Manchester.
Participant in AI delegation to the Baltics via Digital Leaders AI Expert community.

Booking and Collaboration

Keynotes and panels on AI strategy and transformation.
Leadership briefings for executive teams and boards.
Cross-sector sessions linking policy, industry, and delivery.

Media and Public Communication

Hosted AI-focused podcast conversations with guests across industry and academia.
Regularly invited to break down complex technology topics for public audiences, including BBC Radio Humberside.
Featured in long-form profile and career interviews by Prolific North and Naimuri.
Talk themes include responsible AI delivery, data sovereignty, and "augmentation over replacement."
Strong track record translating technical detail into clear executive and public messaging.

Leadership in Action

A selection of moments from speaking, awards, and cross-sector AI leadership activity.

Professional profile image used for speaking, advisory, and leadership contexts.

Media Gallery

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Dr Phininder Balaghan at Google Cloud Next activity — Google Cloud Next activity.

DrupalCamp England keynote speaking moment — DrupalCamp England keynote speaking engagement.

UK-Ukraine AI tech bridge participation in Manchester — UK-Ukraine tech bridge contribution, Manchester.

AI delegation activity in the Baltics — AI delegation to the Baltics.

Manchester Young Talent Award related event appearance — Manchester Young Talent Award event.

Award recognition moment — Award-winning leadership recognition.

TAG event activity with technology, academia, and government community — TAG community event.

Technology community event participation — Additional technology community engagement.

University of Hull BILS project demonstration context — University of Hull BILS project context.

University of Hull BILS system setup with laptop — BILS system setup and delivery context.

AI Expert event appearance in Lithuania — AI Expert community engagement in Lithuania.

UK-Ukraine tech bridge panel participation — UK-Ukraine tech bridge panel contribution.

UK-Ukraine tech bridge delegation activity — UK-Ukraine tech bridge delegation activity.

Dr Phininder Balaghan with Lord Kulveer Ranger during AI delegation activity — AI delegation moment with Lord Kulveer Ranger.

Manchester Digital and Naimuri event activity — Manchester Digital and Naimuri community activity.

Speaking or networking activity at SF Recruitment event — SF Recruitment event participation.

Talk delivery at Hub8 event — Hub8 talk and audience engagement.

Webinars, Talks, and Podcast Features

A few external sessions and appearances:

PROBabLE Futures opening slides (Northumbria / PDF reference).
Winning as a Digital Leader in the Age of Agentic AI (Digital Leaders AI Expert).
DrupalCamp England keynote (YouTube).
Stop Playing With AI, Start Winning (AI Masterclass).
QinetiQ podcast episode (Spotify).

Selected Articles and Interviews

What I've Learnt: Phininder Balaghan, Head of Partnerships, Naimuri (Prolific North, 13 Dec 2023).
How I Got into Technology (Naimuri, 31 Jul 2024).
Naimuri partners with 42 Engineer Regiment (GEO) for technology conference (Manchester Digital).

Latest Profile and Activity

For the most up-to-date public timeline and activity, visit linkedin.com/in/phini.

Academic credential reference: University of Hull thesis record.

Recent recognition: University of Hull Alumni Laureate 2026.