Dr Matjaz Vidmar is an academc and entrepreneur, based at the University of Edinburgh. He serves as the Deputy Director of the Institute for the Study of Science, Technology and Innovation (ISSTI), as well as co-cordinating The New Real research programme on AI and culture, and The Edinburgh Space Hub. His background is both natural and social sciences, with a PhD in Science and Technology Studies on the topic of organisational learning and innovation processes within high-tech domains. Mat’s research is examining systems engineering within emerging technology, especially R&D processes, innovation intermediation and futures design. He is working in particular with the space and satellite, artificial intelligence and biotechnology sectors. He is also involved in many international initiatives to develop the future of these fields, including several start-up companies, and leads an extensive public engagement programme on STEM, arts, and futures literacy. You can find more about Mat and his work at http://www.blogs.ed.ac.uk/vidmar .