How does the UK turn AI ambition into sustainable economic leadership? In this high-level Mainstage conversation, Dr Claire Thorne (Co-CEO, Tech She Can) moderates a strategic dialogue with Resham Kotecha (Global Head of Policy, Open Data Institute & UK Government Social Mobility Commissioner) and Dom Falcao (Founder, Deep Science Ventures). Together, they examine the foundations shaping the UK’s technology landscape: skills reform, talent pipelines, innovation ecosystems, and the policy decisions driving growth. From unlocking social mobility through data to accelerating deep-tech venture creation, this session reveals what must happen now to build a competitive, resilient and globally influential UK tech economy.