Devika brings a decade and a half of experience across tech, policy and journalism to her work as an international consultant and researcher on platform governance. Previously she led Meta’s work hate speech, misinformation and violent extremism in South Asia. Based in New Delhi, Devika is working with the Council on Tech and Social Cohesion as well as the Integrity Institite on catalytic prosocial tech regulation in the Global South.
Geography: EU
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Dana Poponete
Dana is a Manager for Access Partnership’s Data Governance team. She covers AI, data, online safety, digital identity, and telecommunications policy issues across the UK and EU, as well as at Member State levels. Dana supports clients in assessing risks and opportunities to business interests and helps clients navigate complex policy landscapes.
Prior to joining Access Partnership, Dana was a Political and Security Analyst at NATO’s Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe.
Dana is passionate about sustainable development both professionally and personally. She holds a Double MA in Asian and European Affairs from King’s College London and Renmin University of China, as well as a BA in Political Economy from King’s College London.
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Dani Dhiman
Dani joined Formation Advisory in 2024, bringing a deep expertise in tech policy and digital regulation. Over her career, she has advised tech companies, startups, regulators, and policymakers around the world on emerging digital regulation issues at the forefront of technological innovation. Dani has held a range of policy, research and technical roles at organisations such as the UK’s largest tech trade body, techUK, Vodafone Group, Digital Catapult, and Starling Bank. Dani currently serves on the AI Futures Council for the generative AI startup, Synthesia.
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Christine Quigley
With more than fifteen years of experience spanning consultancy, in-house roles, and party politics, Christine is a specialist in integrated corporate affairs, public policy, and government relations. She has worked with leading organizations in transport and mobility, energy and sustainability, manufacturing and agri-food, and technology in the UK and internationally, providing strategic counsel and on-the-ground support to help businesses achieve their public policy objectives.
Before joining Crestview, Christine worked in an agency, leading major integrated public affairs and corporate communications campaigns for clients across a variety of sectors. She also has experience working in-house in the UK rail industry and served as a political adviser to the UK Labour Party.
Christine is a former chair of the CIPR’s Public Affairs Committee and a board member of Women in Public Affairs. She was shortlisted for Consultant of the Year at the 2020 PRCA Public Affairs Awards. In 2021, she was one of only three public affairs professionals included in the Women in Westminster: The 100 list of influential women in public life. She holds an MA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from the University of Oxford and an MSc in European Public Policy from Birkbeck, University of London.
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Caroline Hurst
Caroline Hurst is Global Digital Child Safety Lead at the LEGO Group. She is part of the Child Rights and Safety team, who represent the voices and needs of children and provide tools to the business to ensure the LEGO Group can responsibly engage with children.
Caroline brings many years of experience as a child safety policy expert, having worked in Trust and Safety roles at Meta and Spotify previously. She holds a deep understanding of online safety trends impacting children, especially issues related to age-appropriate design, harmful content and empowering children and their families to be digitally smart, happy and healthy online.
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Beth Curtis-Clarke
Beth brings 20 years of experience at the intersection of Customer Experience, data-led storytelling, and artificial intelligence. Known for her ability to make the complex simple, Beth has earned a solid reputation for translating cutting-edge technology into meaningful business outcomes.
Simply put, Beth is passionate about using AI to solve real life problems.
Her career spans Enterprise Retail, SaaS technology, and AI for Good—with a particular focus on environmental and healthcare innovation. She’s led ambitious change programmes across some of the most challenging industries, consistently turning big ideas into tangible, measurable results. No tech theatre—just AI that delivers value.
Beth works to uncover smarter, more scalable ways of working. Her mix of strategic insight, customer-centric thinking, and coaching makes her a driving force behind impactful, human-focused transformation. -
Ashly Jiju
Ashly Jiju is a researcher and policy professional specialising in geopolitics and technology policy, with a focus on artificial intelligence and data protection. Drawing on experience across the UK, UAE, India, and Nepal, she bridges academic research, stakeholder engagement, and strategy consulting to thoughtfully address the complexities of technological change.
She holds an MPhil in Politics and International Studies from the University of Cambridge, where her research focused on how AI and big data reshape privacy, security, and global governance. She also holds a BA (Hons.) in Political Science with Economics from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi. She is dedicated to advancing innovation that benefits society through thoughtful and ethical governance.
Ashly has played a key role in advancing high-impact initiatives addressing complex challenges in technology and governance. She has engaged with governments, companies, NGOs, and international bodies to craft strategies, lead research, and drive policy development. Her work includes contributing to multiple books and policy reports, advising a rapidly expanding digital media startup, and leading large-scale fundraising efforts for projects focused on digital inclusion and worker support. She has led sizeable, cross-functional teams and designed digital safety programmes that have empowered thousands to engage confidently and safely in digital spaces.
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Anushka Sharma
Anushka Sharma is a leading voice in space innovation and inclusive technology strategy. As the founder of Naaut, her past work includes supporting NASA’s AI accelerator, ESA-backed initiatives, building partnerships across the global AI and technology ecosystem and was previously Senior Technical Programme Coordinator for DiRAC, a national supercomputing facility. Before space she worked in politics, growing the UK startup and deep tech ecosystem and was Protocol Manager for the Olympic Stadium – London 2012.
At the Space Academic Network (SPAN) she builds relationships across academia, industry and government to advocate for UK academics and researchers in Earth Observation, Space Science and Engineering, Space Environment, and Space for Society. In addition, she sits on the Oversight Committee for the UK Regional Centre of the Square Kilometre Array, one of the world’s most ambitious scientific collaborations.
As Co-founder of the London Space Network, Anushka has built one of the UK’s most vibrant space communities, now over 2,000 members strong, with monthly events connecting 90+ organisations across industry, academia, and government.
A recognised science communicator, Anushka appears regularly on national and international media to share insights on the societal impact of space. Her 12+ accolades include Top 100 Asian Stars in UK Tech and Computer Weekly’s Most Influential Women in UK Tech (2020–2024).
She is a connector, ecosystem builder, and trusted voice on the future of space and technology.
