The five most important tech trends of 2025 will all revolve around AI and GenAI, according to research conducted by Capgemini. For next year AI still seems to remain the main buzzword. However, there is growing clarity about the areas where AI can contribute and how this will be done.
Team Limelight Rainforest earned the competition’s grand prize for their ability to survey 100 hectares of tropical rainforest in 24 hours and produce the most impactful real-time insights within 48 hours. CC supported the XPRIZE judges by assessing the AI elements of the finalists’ solutions.
Our speakers showcased the research work that will underpin the Hub activity over the next 5 years. Hub partners DSTL and Cambridge Consultants also provided insights into the practical implications of INFORMED-AI’s work in quantum technologies and its impact on the future of British security infrastructure.
Stewart Marsh explores the technologies and techniques that are enabling NTNs These include quantum, AI, advanced antennas, beamforming, signal processing and novel computational architectures.
A very high-level panel at SVSW and its Satellite Innovation strand chaired by Aashu Viramani (SVP/Cambridge Consultants) brought the CEO of MDA (Mike Greenley), the head of OneWeb Technologies (Kevin Steen) and Frances O’Flaherty (CFO Rivada Space Networks) to discuss future strategies for ambitious satellite operators.
Marsh stressed that with technology moving so rapidly it was essential to be aware at what AI might deliver, and machine learning could not be ignored. AI is seen as a force for good but frameworks and regulation might emerge but at the moment we do not see limits.