Pocket Talks is the world’s first pocket keynote talk.
Brought to BTF+ by a trio of creative tech organisations - Condense, Aer Studios and MyWorld - the collaboration captures speakers in immersive 3D and beams the talk to a global audience using augmented reality.How to take part
- Step 1 Log on to the Wifi
- Step 2 Grab a drink while you wait for the event to begin
- Step 3 Come back at 4pm and enjoy the event
Step 1 Log on to the Wifi
Step 2 Grab a drink while you wait for the event
to begin
Step 3 Come back at 4pm and enjoy the event
Meet your key speaker
Manon Dave is principal lead AI engineer for will.i.am and Idris Elba, and founder of ventures focused on AI equity. He believes AI can drive a fairer global economy, but only through inclusive access.
His recent innovation, Sound Drive—co-developed with will.i.am and Mercedes-AMG—turns driving into a real-time AI-powered musical performance, blending technology with culture. With Framestore and Che Lingo, he also created generative AI visuals and music for the Refugee Olympic Team, showcased at Cannes Lions and the Paris Olympics.
Manon is reshaping the digital economy with Akuna Wallet (with Idris Elba and The Stellar Development Foundation), a blockchain wallet breaking down payment barriers. He also co-developed Talking Scripts, an accessible app for actors and directors, designed to empower dyslexic creatives.
Across projects, Manon pushes AI as a force for creativity and social good—developing tools that are powerful, intuitive, and accessible, and turning complex challenges into opportunities for more connected communities.