University of Birmingham | 18th September 2025
The IST are very pleased to announce that they are preparing for this year’s conference to ensure it meets the needs of the technical and professional communities across all industries and sectors (including Higher Education).
This year’s conference theme is: Innovating and Evolving in a Changing Landscape
Click here to view the IST Technical Conference Flyer 2025
The IST Conference, its talks and workshops offer the opportunity for you to update your technical knowledge, skills and advance your career development, providing valuable networking opportunities to engage and learn from the professional community. The event is aimed at anyone who works in Artificial Intelligence, Creative Industries and STEMM, whether you’re based in industry, higher education and research, business or working independently.
Keynote Speaker Lineup:
The IST are pleased to announce this year’s distinguished keynote speakers:
Professor Tracy Harwood
Professor of Digital Culture at De Montfort University, Leicester, and a leading researcher at the Institute of Creative Technologies. Her work explores the intersection of technology, creativity, and society.
Professor Stephen Jarvis
Provost and Vice-Principal at the University of Birmingham. A renowned computer scientist, Professor Jarvis brings extensive experience in academic leadership and research in high-performance computing.
Dr. Raj Persaud
A highly regarded consultant psychiatrist based on Harley Street, Dr. Persaud is also a life coach, executive coach, broadcaster, and author. He is known for making complex psychological insights accessible to a broad audience.
Workshop Categories:
- AI and Technology
Understanding the rapid advancements in AI and technology is crucial to stay ahead in an increasingly digital world and to ensure effective integration into your work. - Creative Technologies / Media / Comms
Keeping pace with innovations in creative industries and communication ensures you remain competitive and can harness new tools to engage audiences and drive impact. - Health & Safety and the Environment
Adopting forward-thinking strategies in health, safety, and environmental management is vital to creating sustainable, resilient workplaces and addressing evolving regulatory demands. - Careers
Developing strategies to future-proof your career ensures long-term success, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a constantly shifting job market.
About the author: The IST is the professional body for the technical workforce and for practitioners working in a technical background.
This article has been kindly repurposed from Institute of Science & Technology and you can read the original information here.