- The Businessabc AI Global Summit brings together 1300+ global trailblazers from government, industry, and academia to define a human-centric future for artificial intelligence (AI).
- 80+ confirmed contributors, including Dr. Ben Goertzel (co-creator of Sofia Robot), Lord Clement-Jones CBE (UK government), senior executives from Accenture, Oxford University, Unilever, Google, and Mastercard.
- Conceptualised by visionary tech-preneur Dinis Guarda, ranked among the top 10 AI thought leaders in the world.
- The launch of the Businessabc Global AI University Prize across 300+ universities.
- For the first time, a Maharashtra Government, India, delegation, comprising officials and scientists, will join the AI Opportunities in Agriculture during the Summit.
Friday, 20 June 2025, London, United Kingdom: The Businessabc AI Global Summit 2025, a flagship event dedicated to advancing the transformative, sustainable, and responsible use of AI across business, academia, and governments, will convene over 1,300 international leaders on 26–27 June at the Royal Kensington Town Hall in London, with one urgent goal: to bridge the gap between artificial intelligence and its practical, ethical application in business and society.
Conceptualised by Dinis Guarda, a published author and a global personality who is ranked among the world’s top 10 thought leaders in AI, the Summit reflects his mission to make breakthrough technologies meaningful, trusted, and inclusive. As founder of Businessabc and ztudium Group, Dinis has spent over two decades advising governments, Fortune 500 companies, and financial institutions on how to harness AI and digital infrastructure to drive innovation and long-term value creation. With a media network reaching over 20 million and a rapidly growing YouTube podcast series profiling 300+ changemakers, his work amalgamates frontier technology with enterprise strategy and public impact, themes central to this year’s Summit.
“The AI industry promises $4.4 trillion annually, whilst humanoid robotics forecasts $5 trillion by 2050, yet over 60% of enterprises struggle with basic AI use case identification. The gap between trillion-dollar potential and execution paralysis is where fortunes vanish—or emerge.” Sources: McKinsey Global Institute (AI economic impact); Morgan Stanley Research (humanoid robotics market forecast); IBM Global AI Adoption Index (enterprise implementation challenges)
The Businessabc AI Global Summit aims to change that. With a two-day programme of keynotes, masterclasses, and panel discussions, it is designed to equip business decision-makers – from startups and SMEs to international corporates – with the insight and strategy to move beyond AI fear or hype and into practical implementation.
Expanding on this vision, the Summit will bring together investors, policymakers, founders, and academics to explore how AI is reshaping market dynamics and governance. The 20+ sessions will unpack AI’s role in boosting economic resilience and scaling next-generation ventures. Through focused dialogue and curated exchange, the Summit becomes a launchpad for policy influence, scalable investment, and business-ready innovation.
A prestigious line-up of renowned speakers will share unique insights from across continents and sectors, including:
- Dr. Ben Goertzel, CEO of SingularityNET, co-creator of Sophia and Desdemona, and pioneer of artificial general intelligence (AGI)
- Lord Clement-Jones CBE, Chair of the UK Parliament’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on AI, is a critical figure shaping AI legislation and regulatory frameworks
- Prof. Vijay P. Bhatkar, Researcher, innovator, and creator of India’s first supercomputer (Param); former Chancellor of Nalanda University
- Baroness Sandip Verma, event co-chair, Former UK Minister for International Development and Chair of the UN Women’s National Committee, a prominent voice on equity and AI governance
- Baroness Manzila Uddin, Member of the House of Lords| Co-Chair Digital Identity| leading APPGs on the Metaverse, Web 3, AI, Cyber Security, Activist, Entrepreneur
- Senior executives from Accenture, Audi, Unilever, Google, Mastercard and others;
- Janet Adams, COO at SingularityNET, Board Director of ASI Alliance, Researcher in Ethics and Regulation of AI, Former executive at TSB Bank & HSBC
- Nick Rosa, Industry Technology Innovation Director for Europe at Accenture, Founder at AI-Da Robot, Director, Innovation Director, Board Member, Founder, Host
- Scholars from Imperial College, MIT, Oxford University, UCL, UCLA, Surrey University, Liverpool University and many others.
The Summit addresses the “how” behind effective integration by mapping AI’s influence on markets and innovation across four thematic priorities:
- The urgency of AI Bridges for Society: Mobilising academia, industry, and policymakers to collaborate on urgent priorities for AI in development.
- AI Age – Sectors of Transformation: Exploring AI’s Role in EduTech, AgriTech, Spatial Computing, Finance, Smart(er) Cities, ESG, Blockchain, and Sustainability.
- The Human–AI Innovation Magna Carta: Drafting new frameworks for accountability, creativity, inclusion, IP, and policy in the age of intelligent machines.
- Reimagining the Future – Human-Centric AI & AGI: Defining how nations and institutions must support continuous reskilling, values-led design, and safe deployment of emerging Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).
The Summit will spotlight several world firsts:
- For the first time, LeoAI and AdaAI, the AI agents created with technologies like 3D Physical AI spatial computing and inspired respectively by Leonardo da Vinci and Ada Lovelace, will take the stage as keynote speakers at a global summit. The agents will be unveiled not as holograms or novelty acts, but as ethically engineered, historically grounded systems trained on their original writings and philosophies. Developed to inspire public dialogue on creativity, ethics, and innovation, LeoAI and AdaAI represent a world-first: two digital pioneers from different centuries reimagined to speak directly to today’s AI age, offering a fresh perspective on the future from the minds that helped shape its roots.
- The AI agents will be joined by Desdemona, an expressive humanoid robot created by AGI pioneer and Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) Alliance CEO, Dr. Ben Goertzel. The band “Desdemona’s Dream” will make history with the first known simultaneous concert by a humanoid robot streamed in real-time across two continents (with her live performance debut in the UK and simultaneous presence in the USA). Developed by Hanson Robotics and powered by SingularityNET, Desdemona is the younger sister of Sophia, the world’s first robot citizen and a widely recognised symbol of AI-human interaction. This event marks the first transatlantic performance by a decentralised humanoid robot. Through a mix of improvised music, spoken word, and audience engagement, Desdemona helps us explore a new frontier in ethically designed artificial intelligence.
- Another major unveiling is the Businessabc AI Global Index™, the first live, data visualisation, interactive, intelligence platform tracking AI’s global evolution across business, society, governance, and ethics. It integrates top personalities and researchers, empowering users with real-time insights, rankings, and open access to shape AI’s future.
- The Summit will introduce Businessabc’s multidisciplinary AI Business Readiness Scorecard that aims to look at how companies are ready to adopt AI across their sectors and is designed to strengthen collaboration between universities, industry experts, scientists, and public sector institutions to drive the safe and equitable development of AI. The AI Readiness Scorecard presented herein offers a comprehensive framework for organisations to assess their preparedness for artificial intelligence integration.
- In addition, the Summit will also present the Businessabc Global AI University Prize, developed in partnership with upskilling platform Hack2Skill, which will engage millions of students across 300+ universities to design AI-powered solutions for real-world challenges in climate adaptation, finance, and digital literacy.
- The Summit will feature a delegation from the Maharashtra Government (India), comprising government officials, academicians, and scientists, exploring the transformative potential of AI in the agricultural sector on the international stage. This visit marks a pivotal moment for integrating cutting-edge technology into one of India’s most critical sectors as regional leaders and AI experts come together to explore collaborative opportunities for innovation and growth in agricultural practices.
“AI has become the new nervous system of our institutions, from startups to cities. Yet too many are still trying to understand what it means for them,” said Dinis Guarda. “This Summit is designed to unlock clarity, strategy, and community, not just more noise.” He added, “Our mission is to create an accessible framework that accelerates adoption while safeguarding values. With the right coalitions in place, AI can become a tool for empowerment in business, education, and everyday life.”
The Summit is organised by Businessabc.net, a global digital AI Hub marketplace designed to help the world’s 400 million startups and SME community increase visibility, trust, and market access through AI-powered tools, including certified business directories. Businessabc.net is a part of the ztudium Group, a London-based innovation company with proprietary platforms in AI, blockchain, and spatial computing. Dinis Guarda is the Founder, CEO and Chairman of ztudium, co-founded by Sonesh Sira and Dilip Pungliya. The Summit reflects the shared ethos of the platform and the Group: to make emerging technologies more accessible, actionable, and inclusive.
The event will be live-streamed, with digital distribution via Businessabc.net and Dinis Guarda’s media network, reaching over 50 million viewers.
For event passes, visit: https://BusinessabcAIGlobalSummit.eventbrite.co.uk
Full Summit details are available at: https://aiSummit.businessabc.net
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About Dinis Guarda
Dinis Guarda is a renowned figure in the AI sector, blending his expertise as an author, academic, entrepreneur, and influencer to advance the global conversation on artificial intelligence and its transformative potential. Dinis is the founder of ztudium, a London-based innovation group comprising 13 companies working at the intersection of AI, blockchain, and social impact. He is ranked among the Top 10 global thought leaders and futurists in AI, fintech, and the metaverse by Thinkers360, Edemlan, and Cointelegraph. He created the ztudium companies: Wisdomia.ai, an AI-powered educational platform designed to promote the wise use of AI through a unique blend of education and entertainment technologies, Businessabc.net, a global digital business platform designed to support SMEs, startups, and professionals, and Citiesabc.com, a digital platform to index cities worldwide. As a consultant and advisor, Dinis has collaborated with leading organisations such as UNESCO, UN/UNITAR, the European Space Agency, Fortune 500 companies, Mastercard, US and Governments, shaping policy frameworks and innovation strategies that integrate AI solutions. Dinis’s influence in AI is further amplified through his YouTube Podcast, a platform recognised globally for its thought leadership in AI, blockchain, and digital transformation. By spotlighting AI’s role in areas like education, space exploration, and ethical governance, the podcast has become a critical resource for businesses and academics navigating the AI revolution. Dinis has authored books and whitepapers addressing AI’s implications for society, particularly in the context of Society 5.0, Digital Twins, and Smart Cities. His forward-thinking insights have earned him recognition among the most influential figures in AI and blockchain, as highlighted by rankings from Right Relevance, Thinkers360, and Cointelegraph.
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About the organiser platform Businessabc.net
Businessabc.net is a global digital business platform designed to support SMEs, startups, and professionals to improve visibility, credibility, and trust in the AI economy. It offers AI-powered directories, certification, and insights tools to support real-world innovation, partnerships, and access to funding. Businessabc.net is part of the ztudium Group.
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About the company producer Ztudium
Ztudium is a global leader in innovation and technology, specialising in 4IR (Fourth Industrial Revolution) technologies and research, headquartered in London. Ztudium focuses on building proprietary platforms and infrastructure across AI, blockchain, Web3, spatial computing, SaaS and PaaS tools for governments, enterprises, and academic networks. With a presence in the UK, Europe, Asia, and the US, Ztudium is the creator of 13 platforms such as Businessabc.net, Citiesabc.com, Wisdomia.ai, and Leonardo da Vinci AI Agent, and is recognised as one of Thinkers360’s Top 50 global thought leadership companies in AI and digital transformation. Ztudium is a member of the European AI Alliance and the UN Global Compact, and collaborates with public and private partners to design future-ready, ethical, and scalable technology solutions.
For more information, visit: https://www.ztudium.com/
Sources: McKinsey Reports: The State of AI (Dec 2022) and The Economic Potential of Generative AI: The Next Productivity Frontier (June 2023).
Pallavi Singal is the Vice President of Content at ztudium, where she leads innovative content strategies and oversees the development of high-impact editorial initiatives. With a strong background in digital media and a passion for storytelling, Pallavi plays a pivotal role in scaling the content operations for ztudium’s platforms, including Businessabc, Citiesabc, and IntelligentHQ, Wisdomia.ai, MStores, and many others. Her expertise spans content creation, SEO, and digital marketing, driving engagement and growth across multiple channels. Pallavi’s work is characterised by a keen insight into emerging trends in business, technologies like AI, blockchain, metaverse and others, and society, making her a trusted voice in the industry.
