Lumai is the optical compute company addressing scalable AI in the inference era.

PhD in Physics, and RCE 1851 Research Fellow at the University of Oxford with 10 years of experience in optics and quantum physics. Primary inventor of Lumai’s core optical technology.

Co-developed Lumai’s core optical technology during his PhD at the University of Oxford. As CTO, James leads Lumai’s technology strategy, ensuring our products continue to scale to meet the growing demands of AI.

Phil has over 25 years of experience in global product management, go-to- market and leadership roles within leading semiconductor and technology companies, and a proven track record of building and scaling products and services.

Elena's expertise as a strategic finance leader spans sectors including robotics, life science, advanced air mobility, and automotive. Holding a Masters in Finance & Economics and Saïd Business School accreditation in Venture Finance, Elena regularly speaks at tech industry events.

15+ years experience across the whole spectrum of SoC development, leading cutting-edge technology programmes for a variety of products. Enzo has a PhD in Microelectronics Design from Newcastle University, combining technical excellence with leadership and strategy.

Advisor to high-growth startups & VCs, leveraging 40+ years of experience in product marketing, BizDev, general management, and board positions in the high-tech industry. Founding CMO Emeritus of Palo Alto Networks, the world's largest cybersecurity company.

Professor of experimental physics at the University of Oxford, and co-founder of Lumai. His distinguished career includes roles at top global institutions and numerous accolades for his wide-profile research in quantum and optical technology.

With a legacy that includes working at Microsoft Research and winning the prestigious Marr Prize, he now leads cutting-edge research at the University of Oxford. He has founded and advised highly successful spin-outs like FiveAI and Onfido, translating deep academic insight into real-world technological impact.

Alex is SVP of AI and Developers Platforms & Services at Arm. Prior to Arm, Alex was VP of Product Management for Machine Learning at Google. He also previously led product and engineering for LivePerson, FastCompany’s #1 rank AI company for 2022, where he built technology to enable enterprises to build their own conversational assistants.