A Strong Foundation?
Oliver Binns
14:50-15:25, Tuesday, 19th May 2026
Apple is widely considered to be behind on AI. But are they really? And does it even matter anyway? In this talk, we'll hear about the current industry trends, what Apple currently offers - including how to safely integrate it into our apps, and what might come next! Whether you’re an AI-sceptic or ready to start building, you’ll leave with actionable knowledge to confidently add Foundation Models to your iOS apps.
Oliver Binns
Oliver is an experienced software engineer based in London, but originally from Yorkshire. After attaining an IET accredited master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of York, he started his career building websites in PHP and JavaScript, before pivoting into native iOS development. He has worked on highly-rated mobile apps for airlines, healthcare organisations and even government departments. Oliver was been shortlisted for BCS Engineer of the Year 2024.