Seb Matthews
Vice President
United Kingdom
AI Innovation on a Budget: Scaling Smartly

Session Abstract

AI innovation doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. In this high-impact session, we’ll explore how organisations of any size can implement AI solutions on a budget, using scalable, cost-effective strategies. Drawing on years of experience, this session will provide practical guidance on leveraging open-source tools, cloud services, and efficient workflows to maximise the impact of AI while keeping costs in check. With references to Microsoft Azure AI and other platforms, this session is focused on making AI accessible to organisations with limited resources. During this session, you’ll discover: Low-Cost AI Innovation: How to deploy powerful AI solutions without requiring huge financial investment. Scaling AI Smartly: Practical approaches to scaling AI from pilot projects to enterprise-wide deployments without ballooning costs. Maximising Resources: Leveraging open-source tools, cloud-based services, and pre-built AI models to accelerate adoption and innovation. Key Takeaways: Innovate with AI on a Budget: Learn how to implement AI solutions that deliver significant value without massive investment. Efficient Scaling: Understand how to scale AI initiatives pragmatically and efficiently to maximise returns. Leverage Cost-Effective Tools: Discover how to take advantage of open-source and cloud-based AI solutions to deliver big results on a small budget. Whether you’re a start-up or a large enterprise looking to innovate without breaking the bank, you’ll leave this session with the tools and strategies to achieve AI success, no matter your budget.


Seb Matthews

Seb is an innovative technology leader and business strategist with over 25 years of experience across Defence, Aerospace, and Industry. Combining sharp business acumen with expertise in mission-critical systems, he leverages practical thinking and hands-on leadership to drive innovation and transformation. He seeks to challenge the status quo, relentlessly focusing on delivering meaningful outcomes and applying strategic insights to foster true innovation over mere disruption. His experience in high-stakes environments has honed his ability to deliver reliable, cutting-edge solutions that push the boundaries of technology. Seb advocates for non-blinkered ideation, encouraging teams to think differently and embrace new possibilities, and firmly believes that almost anything can and should be software-defined. An engaging conference speaker and published author, he shares his insights on innovation and technology, inspiring others to think critically and creatively. Outside of his professional pursuits, Seb enjoys quality time with his partner, children, and dog and is often found pottering around the stove or his vegetable garden.


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Computer Software

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