Julian Jackson is Founder and CEO of VisionBridge (visionbridge.org.uk), a social enterprise that champions assistive technology innovation and supports the development of particular technologies that will make a measurable difference to people’s quality of life; this includes digital wayfinding such as Waymap (waymapnav.com).

Waymap’s digital wayfinding solution is scaleable, innovative and appropriate for all abled and differently-abled citizens across multiple sectors. It offers a seamless, safe, sociable and sustainable assistance for those requiring extra help in moving around the built environment. VisionBridge is delighted to support Waymap’s continuing evolution.”

Daniel brings over 25 years of experience building and scaling technology businesses. Spanning the entire corporate lifecycle, from IPOs to acquisitions, this has equipped him with a strategic perspective and unique understanding of applying technology at scale.

A passionate advocate for innovation, Daniel possesses a deep understanding of the Transportation and AdTech landscape, having been a key leader across numerous sectors including travel, transportation and affiliate marketing. Throughout his career, Daniel has been a champion for groundbreaking technologies in AdTech, Transportation and related sectors. He is not only an expert in scalable infrastructure, ad serving, machine learning, and cloud-based architectures – all crucial for building high-performance, data-driven solutions – but also a proven innovator with several pending patents to his name for innovative online tracking techniques.

This technical prowess is further complemented by experience in VC fund raising and working with large corporates in the real-time data and cloud computing space. As CTO, Daniel is dedicated to harnessing the power of technology and artificial intelligence to revolutionize transport information. His proven leadership, combined with a strong technical background, deep technical knowledge, experience securing funding and collaborating with major corporations, and a pioneering spirit in online technology, makes him instrumental in driving the company’s technological vision and innovation.

Specialising in risk and scheduling software, with three years of experience helping construction teams navigate project uncertainties. Recently specialising in weather risk management, working closely with contractors and clients to identify, apply, and proactively manage one of the most persistent and unpredictable challenges in the built environment.

As part of EHAB, the world’s first construction weather risk management solution, Kate and her team collaborate with leading UK contractors and clients delivering innovative solutions to improve project success. By leveraging cutting-edge data, AI-driven forecasting, and advanced risk modeling, EHAB helps the industry move beyond outdated contingency planning—providing accurate, actionable insights that prevent costly delays.

The business mission is clear: enhance how the construction industry manages weather risk, transforming what has traditionally been an uncontrollable variable into a measurable, mitigable factor. With weather-related disruptions costing the industry millions each year, her goal is to redefine risk strategies, ensuring greater resilience, efficiency, and financial stability for every project.

Melissa Zanocco OBE, Capital Projects & Infrastructure Advisory at Accenture, is one of the instigators of ‘Our Vision for the Built Environment’ and ‘Our Share Understanding: a circular economy in the build environment’ and is committed to transforming the built environment sector to produce better outcomes for people and nature. She previously ran the Infrastructure Client Group, including the Data & Digital Task Group. She is Chair of the Digital Twin Hub Community Council as well as a member of the Royal Academy of Engineering / NEPC Materials Working Group, Green Construction Board Circular Economy Group and Construction Leadership Council Information Management Task Group. 
She is also a member of the UN Women UK community, including as part of the delegation to the Commission on the Status of Women 2025, and Chairs the Allyship Working Group of the cross-industry Women’s Networks Forum.