Chris Johnson leads the Faculty for Engineering and Physical Sciences at Queen’s University in Belfast.   Prior to that he was Head of Computing Science in the University of Glasgow for six years.  His research supports the engineering of complex systems; ranging from accident and incident investigation through to contingency planning and risk assessment for European critical infrastructures. The technical focus extends from mathematical reasoning to applied engineering. He has held fellowships from NASA and the US Air Force and has 250 peer-reviewed publications. He worked with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on dynamic integrated risk management techniques to identify, measure and mitigate the social and economic impact that fire and other emergencies can be expected to have on individuals, communities, commerce, industry and the environment. He worked with the US (NIST) data to model different evacuation methods for large public buildings; following the 9/11 and 7/7 attacks. He has advised a range of other UK government departments including BEIS, DfT, DCMS, FCO and the Home Office.  In 2020, he is expert witness to the Grenfell Tower inquiry focussing on communications and data issues in the response to the disaster.

Professor Trish Williams is a leader in research and innovation in digital health. Trish is Cisco Chair and Professor of Digital Health Systems at Flinders University, Director of Flinders Digital Health Research Centre, and Director of Cisco-Flinders Digital Health Design Lab and Digital Health IOT Laboratory. Internationally recognised in her field, Trish applies 30 years’ experience in healthcare computing to research and practical outcomes in cybersecurity, health IoT, mobile health, medical devices, governance, patient safety, and health software safety. A passionate contributor and advocate for digital health informatics standards, Trish is co-chair HL7 International Security Workgroup and national expert on health informatics, security and medical device ISO standards. She has authored over 130 medical information security and safety publications.

Mike is an electrical engineer and engineering manager for high-integrity systems design and development with a reputation for thoroughness, quality and integrity. Mike has experience in nuclear reactors, nuclear and conventional submarines, control and power systems, propulsion systems, rail signalling and telecommunications, and electricity transmission and distribution. Mike has been lucky enough to work on research and development projects, standards development, and has lectured to master’s degree students on neutron detection and submarine control systems. Mike is currently focussed on consulting on and providing engineering management, systems engineering and management systems. With a strong focus on safety, Mike also consults on and delivers Safety in Design training for organisations and chairs Engineers Australia’s SA Division’s Engineered Safety Group.