Tomorrow - The Future Forum Podcast

What will the future of work look like in an age of AI? And could artificial intelligence make the job market fairer, or will it reinforce the advantages of those who already have them? On this episode of Tomorrow - The Future Forum Podcast, Oli Barrett MBE speaks with Joe Seddon, Founder of Zero Gravity, about how AI is reshaping recruitment, education and the opportunities available to the next...

What happens when AI companies, scientists, universities, cultural institutions and local communities become neighbours? Jodie Eastwood, CEO of London's Knowledge Quarter, believes some of the world's biggest problems could be solved by bringing very different worlds together. In this episode of Tomorrow: The Future Forum, Jodie joins Oli Barrett MBE to explore how innovation really happens and wh...

What will universities become in the age of AI? In this episode of Tomorrow: The Future Forum, Oli Barrett MBE sits down with Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK, to explore how universities, technology and the world of work are changing and what the next decade could look like. From quantum technology and AI to lifelong learning, entrepreneurship and the future of work, Vivienn...

What happens to marketing when AI can translate, create and optimise at a scale we've never seen before? In this episode of Tomorrow, the Future Forum, Oli Barrett MBE speaks with Martina McDonnell, International Marketing Director at Meta, about the future of marketing, AI, global brands, creators, cultural relevance and the importance of human connection. Martina explains why AI is becoming a po...

What happens when young creatives are given the freedom to explore, collaborate and find their own voice? In this special edition of Future Forum, Oli Barrett MBE speaks with BRIT School students Jayden and Annie about creativity, education, ambition and the future they want to help shape. Jayden, a recently graduated dance student, explains how he wants to use choreography as a way of communicati...

What can the BRIT School teach us about the future of education, creativity, leadership and work? In this episode of Future Forum, Oli Barrett MBE is joined by Stuart Worden OBE, Principal of the BRIT School, to explore what it takes to develop original thinkers in a rapidly changing world. From creativity and curiosity to AI and the future of work, Stuart shares the principles behind a school tha...

What happens when space becomes the next great economic frontier? On this episode of Tomorrow: The Future Forum Podcast, Oli Barrett MBE and Victoria Usher are joined by Melissa Quinn, Senior Director at MDA Space, to explore the rapidly emerging orbital economy — and the huge opportunities and challenges that come with it. Melissa has helped build spaceports in both Cornwall and Nova Scotia, givi...

Is Britain at a defining moment — and does it have what it takes to seize the opportunity? In this episode of Tomorrow: The Future Forum, Steve Rigby, CEO of Rigby Group, explores the future of Britain and the choices that could determine its place in the global economy. Steve argues that the UK is at a critical crossroads. Britain has significant strengths, from London and its professional servic...

How do you lead when there isn't a playbook? As technology reshapes every industry, the challenge isn't simply adopting AI—it's leading teams through uncertainty, making decisions without precedent and creating cultures where experimentation is encouraged. In this episode of Tomorrow: The Future Forum Podcast, Marika Auramo, CEO of Vodafone Business, joins Oli Barrett MBE and Victoria Usher to dis...

Is Britain ready for the biggest technological revolution in history? In this episode of Tomorrow: The Future Forum Podcast, Oli Barrett MBE is joined by Lord Jason Stockwood, entrepreneur, Chair of the Office for Investment and former UK Investment Minister, to explore how Britain can thrive in the age of AI, robotics, quantum computing and biotechnology. Jason explains why technology isn't the b...

What if the biggest challenge facing healthcare isn't helping us live longer—but helping us stay healthier for longer? In this episode of Tomorrow: Future Forum, Oli Barrett MBE is joined by Dr Sophia Pathai, Founder & CEO of AZM, physician, scientist and author of The Longevity Code. Together they explore why the future of healthcare is shifting away from treating disease and towards extending he...

Can Britain become the world's next clean energy superpower? In this episode of Tomorrow - The Future Forum Podcast, Oli Barrett MBE sits down with Jürgen Maier CBE, Chair of Great British Energy and former CEO of Siemens UK, to explore how renewable energy, AI and advanced manufacturing could reshape Britain's future. Jürgen explains why he believes the UK's renewable transition is already well u...

What makes great digital products? Ben Terrett CBE helped create GOV.UK, one of the world's most respected digital services, before becoming CEO of Public Digital, where he now advises governments and organisations across the globe on digital transformation. In this episode of Tomorrow, Ben joins Victoria Usher and Oli Barrett MBE to discuss why most organisations overcomplicate technology, what A...

Is Britain still one of the best places in the world to do business? In this episode of Tomorrow: The Future Forum Podcast, Oli Barrett sits down with Shevaun Haviland CBE, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, to explore the biggest opportunities and challenges facing UK businesses. From artificial intelligence and political uncertainty to exports, investment and the future of wor...

What happens when one of the world's leading creative agency CEOs looks at the future of AI, creativity and human potential? In this episode of Future Forum, Oli Barrett MBE sits down with Julian Douglas (Dougie), Group CEO of VCCP, Chair of UK Advertising and one of the most influential figures in the creative industries. Together they explore how AI is transforming advertising, why curiosity is...

In this episode, Oli Barrett MBE sits down with Dr Karim Bahou, Head of Innovation at Sister, Manchester's £1.7 billion innovation district, to explore the future of technology, entrepreneurship and economic growth. From artificial intelligence and synthetic biology to startup ecosystems and the power of place, Karim shares why the next wave of innovation will depend on bringing together founders,...

Dame Julia Hoggett DBE joins Oli Barrett on Tomorrow: The Future Forum Podcast to explore the future of British business, innovation, investment and leadership. As Chief Executive of the London Stock Exchange, Julia sits at the intersection of finance, technology and trust. In this wide-ranging conversation, she shares her vision for creating an environment where great companies can start, grow, s...

Maggie Philbin OBE, CEO TeenTech and Technology Broadcaster joins Oli Barrett for a fascinating conversation about technology, education, opportunity and the future of work. Drawing on decades spent exploring innovation and her work as founder of TeenTech, Maggie explains why Britain's biggest untapped resource is the talent sitting in classrooms across the country. She shares why schools must foc...

What happens when entrepreneurs, diplomats, technologists, creatives and innovators from completely different industries come together in one city? In this special on-the-road episode, Oli Barrett travels to Los Angeles for Greater Together LA, the UK’s largest ever trade delegation to the United States. Across a remarkable few days, Oli speaks with Paul Rennie (UK Consul General, Los Angeles), Dr...

What happens when one of Europe’s leading AI founders looks 20 years into the future? In this episode of Tomorrow: The Future Forum Podcast, Oli Barrett sits down with entrepreneur Husayn Kassai to explore the future of AI, startups, work, education and human potential. Husayn shares the story behind building Onfido from an Oxford University idea into one of the UK’s standout AI success stories, a...

What happens when artificial intelligence gets a body? In this episode of Tomorrow: The Future Forum Podcast, Victoria Usher and Oli Barrett sit down with Stewart Miller, Former CEO, National Robotarium, to explore the future of humanoid robotics, AI-powered machines, healthcare automation, and what society must do to prepare for a world where humans and robots live side by side. From robot carers...

In this episode of Tomorrow – The Future Forum Podcast, host Oli Barrett sits down with Priya Guha MBE, ex-UK Consul General to San Francisco, to explore the future of global innovation, diplomacy, and economic power. Why are we still overlooking India, despite its rapid rise as a digital and economic powerhouse? From mobile payments leapfrogging the West to the realities of building global tech e...

What if the future of manufacturing isn’t on Earth at all? In this episode of Tomorrow: The Future Forum Podcast, hosts Oli Barrett and Victoria Usher sit down with Joshua Western, CEO of Space Forge, to explore how space is becoming the next frontier for industrial innovation. Joshua explains how his company is manufacturing ultra-pure semiconductor materials in space, unlocking breakthroughs tha...

What if the future of society depends on how we treat children today? In this episode of Tomorrow: The Future Forum, Oli Barrett sits down with Paul Lindley OBE, entrepreneur, campaigner, and former CEO of Ella's Kitchen, the UK’s leading organic baby and toddler food brand. From building one of the UK’s most successful baby food brands to shaping national conversations on childhood, Paul shares a...

What kind of future are we building—and who gets to decide? In this episode of Tomorrow: The Future Forum, host Oli Barrett sits down with Dex Hunter-Torricke, founder of the Centre for Tomorrow and former communications leader at Google DeepMind and SpaceX. They explore why we are at a critical crossroads moment and how the rise of AI could either unlock unprecedented human progress… or trigger m...