In this session, Dr. Edward Steele, IT Fellow for Data Science at the MET Office, shares how cross-sector collaboration has unlocked transformative weather and climate innovation over the last decade. From rapid prototyping with Big Tech to scaling solutions across public policy, Edward reveals proven models, patterns, and practical examples of how to drive impact at scale. Whether you’re in industry or academia, this is your blueprint for moving AI beyond the lab – and into the real world.