The annual conference for founders, builders, and innovators who refuse to accept the status quo.
"Healthcare in 2030: Why AI gets it wrong before it gets it right"
Founders"Scaling from 0 to 40M users: the parts we never talk about"
Tech"Regulating AI without killing it: a regulator's honest view"
Policy"What we're betting on in 2027 and why you should care"
Investment"The product decisions that look obvious in hindsight"
Design"Building developer tools that developers actually love"
Founders"What could go wrong: a researcher's realistic guide"
Tech"Operating at scale: the systems behind billion-dollar companies"
FoundersDoors open at ExCeL London. Badge collection and breakfast networking.
"Healthcare in 2030: Why AI gets it wrong before it gets it right" — Main Stage
"Conviction investing in uncertain times" — Main Stage
Choose from 6 concurrent sessions across 3 stages
The Great Hall. Hosted networking with table discussions.
Claire Dubois moderates a panel of technologists and policymakers
Main Stage — the engineering, culture, and decisions behind 40M users
Sponsors Lounge — open until 21:00
Breakfasts with investors · Workshop pre-sessions
"The product decisions that look obvious in hindsight" — Main Stage
Limited to 80 attendees. Register at info desk.
4 speakers. Audience votes. No holds barred.
"Operating at scale" — Main Stage
"AI safety, honestly" — Stage 2
8 early-stage startups pitch to a live audience and investor panel
VIP ticket required — The Pavilion, ExCeL
Attendee-led sessions. Propose a topic, find your room.
The future of work · Climate tech · Gen Z founders
Last chance for connections — structured networking tables
"What I'd tell myself in year one" — Main Stage
Voted by attendees. 5 categories. Presented live.
A surprise or two.
Rooftop Bar, ExCeL — sunset over the docks
All tickets include access to all 3 days, lunch, and digital recordings after the event.
All 3 days · General access · Lunch included · Digital recordings
All 3 days, workshop priority, networking app access
Everything, plus speaker access, gala dinner, VIP lounge
Group bookings (5+): email tickets@summitforward.co for volume pricing
Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL
1,200 tickets remaining at standard price. Price increases April 1, 2026.
Questions? Email hello@summitforward.co