Dr Claire ThorneVenture Partner & Co-CEO at Deep Science Ventures / Tech She CanSpeaker
Profile
Dr Claire Thorne is a science-driven innovation leader working at the intersection of deep tech, AI and society. She is Venture Partner at Deep Science Ventures, a global venture creator building breakthrough science companies, and Co-CEO of Tech She Can, an industry-backed social-impact scale-up tackling the UK’s tech skills gap through education and inclusion.
A member of the Council of The Foundation for Science and Technology, Claire advises on responsible innovation and equitable R&D policy, and frequently contributes to publications including The Guardian, Computing, and the Tony Blair Institute. Recognised among Computer Weekly’s Most Influential Women in UK Tech (2023–2025), she is a regular speaker at London Tech Week, Mobile World Congress and major industry forums.
Claire holds a PhD in Astroparticle Physics from Imperial College London and previously led innovation strategy and tech transfer programmes across UK universities.
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Agenda Sessions
Fixing the Foundations: The Platforms Powering Trusted AI
, 10:10View SessionHow are CDAOs equipping teams with the tools, training, and behavioural frameworks to activate AI across the business—and what are the most effective partner solutions in driving adoption at scale?
, 12:00View Session