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2024 Judging chairs

Net Zero and Climate Action

Chair: Sophie Harker. Assistant Chief Engineer of Electric Products, BAE Systems

Sustainability

Chair: Dr Joanne M Leach.  Research Fellow, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Birmingham

Power and Energy

Chair: Jeff Douglas. Energy Systems Specialist

Health Technology

Chair: Zisis Kozlakidis. Head, Laboratory Services and Biobanking at World Heath Organisation

Comms and IT

Chair: Bal Virdee. Professor of Communications Technology. London Metropolitan University

Emerging Technology of the Year

Chair: Keith Rigby. Principal Technologist. BAE Systems

Young Pioneer of the Year

Chair: Adekola Lawal. CCUS Consultant. Petrofac

Chief Engineer of the Year

Chair: Laura Hoang. Chartered Engineer and Human Factors Consultant

AI and Robotics

Chair: Henry Tse. Head of Products and Services, Capabilities Directorate, BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

International Award

Chair: Dr Michele Fiorini. Project Engineering Manager, Leonardo

Future Cities and Smart Technology Award

Chair: Paul Surin. Senior Digital Delivery Manager. Neom

Technology for Social Impact Award

Chair: James Pomeroy. Global Health and Safety Leader at Arup