Dr Phininder Balaghan

loading speaking_and_community

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.

Upcoming

Where I will be speaking and contributing next.

Speaking · Online

Tracing Decision Authority and Accountability in the Age of Agentic AI

A Digital Leaders AI Week session with Ian Makin on how to trace, audit, and govern decision authority across agentic AI systems in the public sector, without stifling operational innovation. 13:30 BST.

--days
--hrs
--mins
--secs
Register on Digital Leaders ↗
Dr Phininder Balaghan announced as a judge for the Prolific North Tech Awards 2026
Judging · 2026

Prolific North Tech Awards 2026: Appointed Judge

Appointed to the 2026 judging panel for the Prolific North Tech Awards, recognising the strongest technology work and talent across the North of England.

About Prolific North ↗

Book a Session or Intro Call

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

Discuss AI Governance Fit Email Direct Track Record

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 portrait of Dr Phininder Balaghan
Professional profile image used for speaking, advisory, and leadership contexts.

Media Gallery

Filter by context, then open any image for a full-size view.

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:

Selected Articles and Interviews

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.