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Business Leaders Lecture with Jon French

Business Leaders Lecture Series - Real AI; real life

Jon French, Google’s Managing Director for Android Global GTM, will demystify AI, explaining its real-world impact and how to communicate its value to customers. With 25+ years in tech and global experience across major markets, he now leads Android’s go-to-market strategy and partnerships, supporting over 3 billion users worldwide.
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Type of event: In conversation | Networking | Open to all | Public lectures

From: Monday 11 May 2026, 5.30 pm

To: Monday 11 May 2026, 5.30 pm

Location: Lecture Theatre 2, Newton Building, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 4BU

Booking deadline: Monday 11 May 2026, 5.00 pm

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Event details

Timings

5.30 pm: arrival and registration

5.45 pm – 6.30 pm: Jon's presentation and Q&A

6.30 pm – 7.30 pm: post-lecture drinks and canapés

What you'll learn

Jon will talk about artificial intelligence, demystifying the technology to reveal its tangible, everyday impact and how to convey it to customers.

About Jon French

Jon is responsible for partnering with some of the largest telco partners in the world to promote Android which is used by over 3bn people. He is responsible for the partner go-to-market strategy for a range of Google services and features including a suite of Google’s AI products. Jon has over 25 years’ experience in technology working for such companies as Microsoft, Samsung, Nokia and HTC. He has worked extensively across global markets, having lived and worked in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.

Nottingham Business School Students

This event can count towards your CPD hours, if applicable to your personal development goals. Attendance at the event will be monitored and the event organisers will provide confirmation of your attendance to the lecture and networking, as evidence for your portfolio. The booking confirmation email alone will not count as attending the event. Guest speaker slides will not typically be made available, therefore you are encouraged to take notes and reflections throughout the lecture to use within your portfolio.

Location details

Room/Building:

Lecture Theatre 2, Newton Building

Address:

Goldsmith Street
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG1 4BU
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