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Matthew Blakemore is an award-winning tech visionary, entrepreneur, and strategist in Artificial Intelligence (AI), acclaimed for his expertise in digital transformation and AI strategy. Celebrated for his innovative contributions, he has been honoured with the UK Business Award for Tech Visionary.
He has over a decade of experience in propelling products from ideation to delivery and commercialisation. Highly regarded for his thought-leadership and dynamic public speaking, he consistently sheds light on the expansive realm of AI and digital transformation.
Matthew has been strategically involved in the Advisory Committee of the Innovate UK Bridge AI Program, backed by a £100M UK Government Fund to enhance AI adoption across diverse sectors.
Matthew spearheaded the creation of a multimodal AI tool, developed in collaboration with Amazon Web Services and the University of Bath, which leverages speech, sound, and visual recognition to identify compliance issues and their severity within videos.
Utilising his creative talents using AI tools to produce short films, Matthew has showcased at film festivals and displayed at prestigious venues including the European Broadcasting Union, and the Flagey Building (home to the first ever TV broadcast in Belgium) to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Belgian Broadcaster VRT.
Additionally, Matthew is a prolific speaker, regularly invited to speak at high profile events. Past events include speaking at World Summit AI, Big Data Conference Europe, New York AI Summit and Generative AI for Marketing Summit London.
As a member of the International Standards Organization (ISO), Matthew has been instrumental as sub-editor of the AI Data Lifecycle Standard Framework, highlighting his commitment to sharing his knowledge to support the global community in its adoption of AI.
His involvement with the ISO, coupled with his contributions to the British Standards Institution (BSI) and his commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, has earned him wide acclaim, including being shortlisted for the CogX Global Goals Impact Award.
This accolade, along with his decade-long track record of driving innovation from conceptualisation to commercial success, solidifies his status as a key figure in the AI community, dedicated to its ethical and responsible implementation.
Matthew has also worked in the fashion world for Looks Good On Me, where he launched a web, iOS, and Android app, revolutionising the in-store shopping experience by integrating AI and social connectivity. AI was able to reduce online returns by making the in-store experience more engaging.
Leveraging image recognition technology with bespoke algorithms, his team developed a mobile application capable of suggesting clothing items from partner retailers’ inventories, that go well with the item users photograph.
For this endeavour him and his co-founder won the Prince Abdul Aziz Entrepreneurial Award, and University of Hertfordshire Flare Competition.
Spending four years at the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), Matthew Blakemore invented, patented, and led the development of an innovative AI-driven video classification solution. This tool enabled the organisation to produce multiple territory-specific age ratings and content advice from a single viewing.
Alongside this, he spearheaded the creation of a multimodal AI tool, developed in collaboration with Amazon Web Services and the University of Bath. This advanced system leverages speech, sound, and visual recognition to identify compliance issues and their severity within videos.
Currently Matthew is the Chief Executive Officer at AI Caramba!, where he continues to play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between the theoretical potential of AI and its practical applications across industries. He is dedicated to empowering businesses, particularly within the creative domain, to harness the transformative capabilities of AI.
Holding a Bachelor’s degree in International Business and a Postgraduate degree in AI, his extensive experience and expertise make him an invaluable asset for organisations seeking to navigate the complexities of AI implementation and digital transformation. As a speaker, mentor, and strategist, Matthew Blakemore is a sought-after figure for those looking to leverage AI to drive innovation and achieve business excellence.
Matthew Blakemore has supported our London & Partners ecosystem on a number of occasions and every time he just delivers every time. He last joined us on a panel discussion on the topic of AI in front of an audience of 110 high-growth companies from the Grow London Global programme, where he shared all his expertise on the topic. not only very informative but downright inspiring. Matthew’s ability to break down complex concepts into digestible nuggets is impressive, and his passion for the subject is contagious!
He’s also great to work with when it comes to planning the event and content, giving ideas prior to the session and very keen on helping as much as possible to make sure the content is spot on. If you’re looking for a speaker who can educate and energise your audience, Matthew is your guy. Highly recommended!
Guillermo Huertas, Senior Partnerships Manager at London & Partners
I had the pleasure of collaborating with Matthew Blakemore at World Summit AI 2023 in Amsterdam, and his contributions truly stood out.
As the chair of our Deep Dive Tech Talks and moderator for the Fireside Chat on Computer Vision, Matt skillfully guided discussions, ensuring they were both insightful and engaging for everyone involved. His presentation on ‘Is your data Oscar-worthy for AI deployment?’ was another standout moment, offering a thought-provoking perspective on the crucial role of data in the AI landscape.
I wholeheartedly recommend Matt for his expertise, effective moderation, and engaging presentation style. It was a pleasure working alongside him at the conference.
Maisie Holder, Group Director at InspiredMinds!