Real Futures: Fire Side Chat with Tom Shrive + Tom Goldsmith

Join us for a practical fireside chat on how AI is built, deployed, and trusted in real‑world settings. We’ll explore what it takes to move from prototypes to production‑ready systems in complex industries - covering data quality, human oversight, model performance, safety, and commercial adoption. This session is designed for founders, researchers, and operators looking to understand how AI can accelerate impact across the built environment. Expect honest lessons, practical frameworks, and guidance you can apply immediately to your own work. We’ll explore: How to design AI systems that keep humans in the loop without slowing teams downWhat early-stage founders should prioritise when building AI‑driven productsCommon failure points in real‑world AI deployment—and how to avoid themWhy responsible, transparent AI is becoming a competitive advantageWhat’s next for human‑aligned AI in sectors like real estate, public services, and infrastructure Why this matters now AI adoption is accelerating, but the gap between research and real‑world implementation is widening. For founders and researchers working in real assets, the opportunity is clear: systems that reduce friction, improve decision‑making, and support sustainable, high‑performance buildings.This conversation will help you understand where AI delivers real value today and where human input remains essential. About the speakers Tom Shrive — Chief Product and AI Officer, AdiuvoTom leads AI and product strategy at Adiuvo, supporting over one million properties. He founded askporter, which exited in 2023, and chairs the RED Foundation AI Committee. His work focuses on practical, scalable AI that improves efficiency, sustainability, and asset performance across the built environment. Tom Goldsmith — CTO & Co‑Founder, HoppaTom is the technical co‑founder behind Hoppa, designing AI infrastructure that helps organisations automate complex workflows without losing human context. He specialises in scaling AI products from prototype to production. Who should attend Founders, researchers, technologists, operators, and anyone building or deploying AI solutions with real‑world constraints, especially across real estate, sustainability, and public‑impact sectors. Real Futures: Catalyst Converge Accelerator ​Real Futures:Catalyst Converge is CSRI’s accelerator for ventures building sustainable real estate and built‑environment solutions. The programme accelerates bold, scalable innovation by connecting founders with researchers, industry partners, and real‑world pilot opportunities. ​Ventures receive guided diagnostics, expert mentorship, access to PGIM and UCL resources, and a collaborative ecosystem focused on real‑asset transformation. ​What the accelerator offers: ​Tailored workshops and matched mentorship​Access to researchers, industry leaders, and investors​Pilot opportunities with PGIM​Support for innovation grant applications​Real‑world validation and market‑readiness ​The accelerator integrates with the wider CSRI ecosystem - from Bartlett Invents to executive education, hackathons, and thought‑leadership - creating a clear path from idea to pilot to scale.👉 Register your interest in Real Futures: Catalyst Converge Accelerator