IEP Journal 15 - Launch Seminar

We are delighted to be launching the 15th IEP Journal, Technology, Transformation and Innovation curated by Claudine Adeyemi-Adams and Earlybird.

Claudine is a dynamic leader in the sector, our current IEP Fellow of the Year.

This journal explores how technology, and especially AI, is reshaping our sector. We've brought together a stellar group of contributors from across academia, industry, and operational best practice to share their insights and perspectives on an everchanging landscape.

This edition builds on a collaboration between the IEP and Earlybird. Our partnership is driven by a shared vision: to help employability professionals safely and effectively integrate cutting-edge technology to amplify the vital human connection between service participant and frontline practitioner.

Join us for this launch seminar where you'll get an exclusive breakdown of the journal's content. We'll have a quick-fire session panel and Q&A with Claudine and three of our featured authors - Mark Martin MBE (Urban Teacher), Becky Miles (Seetec), and Oliver Large (Tony Blair Institute) - who will share their insights on AI, service delivery, and the future of the sector, and work more widely.

This event is open to IEP Fellows, Members and non-members from across the world.

The Institute of Employability Professionals is a non-profit organisation whose aim is to improve lives for all in society, & provide accredited learning.

A Brief Introduction to our Speakers - 

Claudine Adeyemi-Adams, Founder and CEO, Earlybird

Claudine Adeyemi-Adams is an impact technology leader and the founder of Earlybird, an AI and Voice technology platform, empowers organisations delivering Government contracts - particularly those supporting people into work - to improve outcomes more efficiently. Her personal journey from a low-income background to a multi-award-winning legal career ignited a deep passion for social change. Having experienced homelessness and navigated the complexities of employment support programmes firsthand, she is uniquely positioned to understand the barriers many individuals face. Claudine is the IEP Fellow of the Year and Earlybird won Digital Solution of the Year 2024 at the ERSA Employability Awards.

Becky Miles, Operations Manager, Restart, Seetec

Becky is a dedicated manager in employability with over 20 years’ experience managing teams and supporting people back into sustainable employment and transforming their lives. She is currently Operations Manager at Seetec, where she manages teams across the Southwest who deliver the Restart, WHP, and Pioneer programmes — large-scale DWP contracts that help individuals overcome barriers, gain skills, and achieve sustainable employment. Over the course of her career, Becky has worked across a wide variety of employability contracts, developing expertise in programme delivery, team leadership, and building strong partnerships that deliver real impact for communities. She is passionate about supporting teams and creating opportunities for those furthest from the labour market, ensuring services are inclusive, responsive, and empowering. Her leadership is shaped by a commitment to social impact and continuous improvement, with a track record of driving innovation in employment support.

Oliver Large, Policy Advisor, TBI

Oliver Large is a Policy Advisor at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, specialising in the intersection of technology and public policy. His work focuses on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on public services and the economy, with research spanning the NHS, welfare systems, local government, and the future of work. Oliver has written policy papers on reimagining the UK’s Department for Work and Pensions, improving service navigation in the age of AI, and how governments should respond to the impact of AI on the labour market. He has advised political leaders in Europe and beyond on how to navigate both the opportunities and risks of AI adoption.

Mark Martin, Assistant Professor for Computer Science and Education Practice, Urban Teacher

Mark Martin MBE, known as @Urban_Teacher, is an Assistant Professor for Computer Science and Education Practice. With an expertise spanning AI and data science, he has been at the forefront of championing edtech and computer science education, delivering digital skills for the last two decades. His deep knowledge in these domains has made him an influential voice in the UK tech scene, serving as an advisor to the government, big tech companies, institutions, and charities. He fervently champions for home-grown talent, digital skills, and education equity. As a testament to his dedication and impact on the UK, he co-founded UKBlackTech in 2017, now one of the UK's leading tech communities that champions innovation and digital transformation. Mark's contributions to education, technology, and diversity in UK technology were recognised in 2019 when he was honoured with an MBE. Further, in May 2022, he was listed among the top 50 most influential people in UK IT by Computer Weekly.