Speakers

Kanishka is the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology and Labour MP for the Vale of Glamorgan. His career spans public service, technology, and finance, with experience in Silicon Valley, the UK civil service, and the City. In business, Kanishka advised and invested in climate and fintech start-ups across Europe and the US, and previously advised FTSE boards, sovereign finance ministries and start-up founders at Lazard. Kanishka is determined for the UK to embrace its future as a global leader in technology and innovation, harnessing growth that works for everyone: strengthening communities, restoring dignity, and lifting people up through opportunity.