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Britain's First Mosque
1-10 Brougham Terrace, Liverpool
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Developer Conference · 300+ Builders

Build Wonder

SIGNAL @ The Quilliam brings together developers, business leaders, and innovators from across the UK and beyond for two days of networking and hands-on learning. We'll dive into how APIs and programmable communications simplify the way you build customer relationships — inside Britain's first mosque.

Build with DevNet

Get hands-on support from our DevNet team in the Community Hall, workshops, and trainings — inside Britain's first mosque.

Meet in Person

Get inspired on your company's path to data-driven customer engagement, face to face with the people building the future.

Heritage Venue

Experience keynotes inside an 1887 Victorian lecture hall — projection-mapped, neon-lit, and unlike anywhere you've built before.

Inside Look

Get an inside look into the future of programmable communications — live demos, product roadmaps, and surprise announcements.

Network & Build

Network with builders, founders and leaders from NHS, Fintech, BioTech and beyond — in receptions and the Community Hall.

Thought Leadership

Hear from inspiring speakers across healthcare, robotics, fintech and social impact — sessions for every level and every builder.

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Agenda

We'll regularly update our exciting lineup of speakers and sessions. Check back for more information closer to the event!

Monday, September 14
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Registration & Networking Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.Keynote
Opening Address: Build Wonder — Innovation at the Intersection of Heritage & Healthcare
Dr. Abdul Hamid · Founder, Gateway Health · NHS & Private Healthcare Innovation
10:15 – 11:00 a.m.Keynote
Vision & Product Keynote: The State of Programmable Communication 2026
11:15 – 11:45 a.m.★ Keynote
Fintech Infrastructure at Scale: How Systems Design is Reshaping Capital Markets
Ammar Davies · Head of Fintech, Cloud9 Capital
11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Workshop
Breakout Content & Workshops
AI Agents · ConversationRelay · Verify & Identity
10:45 – 11:15 a.m.★ Keynote
NHS Data at Scale: Building the Future of Healthcare with APIs
Aftab Rao · NHS Data Engineer & Founder, RaoLabs
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Networking Lunch
Halal · Vegetarian · Vegan · GF options
2:00 – 2:45 p.m.Keynote
Customer & Partner Keynote
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.Workshop
Breakout Content
5:00 – 5:45 p.m.Keynote
Closing Keynote: Technology, Community & the Ethics of Connectivity
Imam Ajmal Masroor · Barefoot Institute · BBC / CNN / YouTube
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.Evening
Evening Reception — The Victorian Courtyard
Projection Mapping · Networking · Oud & Bass Set

*Timings subject to change. Full details will be published closer to the event.

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Speakers

Industry leaders and Twilio experts gather at SIGNAL to share insights you can't miss.

★ Keynote
Aftab Rao
Aftab Rao
RaoLabs
NHS Data Engineer · Healthcare Innovations
Founder, RaoLabs
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★ Keynote
Ammar Davies
Ammar Davies
Cloud9 Capital
Head of Fintech
Systems Design Engineer
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★ Speaker
Hamzah Abdul Hamid
Hamzah Abdul Hamid
HiDent Tech
Founder · Dental Surgeon
Next-Gen Dental Innovation
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★ Speaker
Faizan Kareem
Faizan Kareem
CreoBiotech
Chief Social Impact Officer
BioTech Innovation
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★ Opening Keynote
Dr Abdul Hamid
Dr. Abdul Hamid
Gateway Health
Founder · NHS & Private Healthcare
Innovation & Technologies
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★ Closing Keynote
Imam Ajmal Masroor
Imam Ajmal Masroor
Barefoot Institute
Broadcaster · YouTuber
BBC · CNN · Channel 4
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★ Keynote
Dr Altaf Khattak
Dr. Altaf Khattak
RoboTec
Robotics & Technology Innovation
AQS Trustee · Broadcaster
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TW
Twilio Keynote Speaker
Twilio
Developer Advocate · Announcement TBC
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LS
Liverpool Speaker
Tech North
CTO · Liverpool City Region
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KM
Kathryn Murphy
Twilio
SVP, Product
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CL
Chris Lyon
Twilio
SVP, Engineering
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NO
Nathaniel Okenwa
Twilio
Developer Evangelist
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★ FEATURED KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Aftab Rao — Keynote Speaker
// Keynote Speaker
Aftab Rao
Founder & CEO, RaoLabs
NHS Data Engineer · Healthcare Innovations
"NHS Data at Scale: Building the Future of Healthcare with APIs"
How programmable communications and data engineering are transforming patient outcomes across the NHS — and what developers can build today to accelerate that change. A deep-dive from the front lines of UK healthcare innovation.
Healthcare APIs NHS Innovation Data Engineering Day 1 · 10:45 AM · Main Stage
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// Keynote Speaker
Ammar Davies
Head of Fintech, Cloud9 Capital
Systems Design Engineer
"Fintech Infrastructure at Scale: How Systems Design is Reshaping Capital Markets"
From distributed ledgers to real-time settlement APIs — Ammar takes developers inside the infrastructure decisions that power modern fintech at Cloud9 Capital. A rare view from the intersection of systems engineering and capital markets.
Fintech Systems Design Capital Markets Day 1 · 11:15 AM · Main Stage
Register to See Ammar Live Speaker Profile
★ CLOUD9 CAPITAL
Ammar Davies — Keynote Speaker
★ HIDENT TECH
Hamzah Abdul Hamid
// Speaker · Day 2
Hamzah
Abdul Hamid
Founder, HiDent Tech
Dental Surgeon · Dental Innovation Pioneer
"HiDent Tech: Building the Next Generation of Dental Practices & Implants"
How technology is reshaping dental surgery — from AI-assisted diagnostics to 3D-printed implants and API-connected patient management systems. Hamzah shares the engineering and innovation roadmap behind HiDent Tech and what developers can build for the £7B UK dental market.
HealthTech Dental Innovation MedTech APIs Day 2 · 12:00 PM · Main Stage
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// Speaker · Day 2
Faizan Kareem
Chief Social Impact Officer, CreoBiotech
BioTech Innovation · Social Impact Leader
"BioTech for Good: How Social Impact and Deep Tech are Converging at CreoBiotech"
What happens when cutting-edge biotechnology is designed with social purpose at its core? Faizan explores how CreoBiotech is building technologies that serve underrepresented communities — and the role APIs and digital infrastructure play in scaling that mission globally.
BioTech Social Impact Deep Tech Day 2 · 12:30 PM · Main Stage
Register to See Faizan Live Speaker Profile
★ CREOBIOTECH
Faizan Kareem
★ OPENING KEYNOTE · DAY 1
Dr Abdul Hamid
// Opening Keynote · Day 1 · 9:00 AM
Dr. Abdul Hamid
Founder, Gateway Health
NHS & Private Healthcare · Innovation & Technologies
"Build Wonder: Innovation at the Intersection of Heritage & Healthcare"
Opening SIGNAL @ The Quilliam, Dr. Abdul Hamid brings together his experience at the front lines of NHS and private healthcare innovation with the founding vision of Gateway Health — setting the stage for two days of builder keynotes, workshops and deep technical sessions inside Britain's first mosque.
NHS
Healthcare
Gateway
Health Founder
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Healthcare Innovation NHS Technology Digital Health Day 1 · 9:00 AM · Opening
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// Closing Keynote · Day 1 & Day 2
Imam Ajmal
Masroor
Barefoot Institute
Broadcaster · YouTuber · Author
BBC CNN Channel 4 YouTube Barefoot Institute
"Technology, Community & the Ethics of Connectivity"
One of Britain's most recognised Muslim broadcasters and social commentators, Imam Ajmal Masroor brings his signature blend of wit, wisdom and real-world experience to SIGNAL @ The Quilliam. A closing keynote that asks the question every builder in the room needs to answer: who are we really building for?
Ethics of Tech Community & AI Digital Society Day 1 Closing · 5:00 PM
Register to Hear Imam Ajmal Watch on YouTube ↗
★ BAREFOOT INSTITUTE
Imam Ajmal Masroor
BBC CNN CH4 YT
★ ROBOTEC · AQS TRUSTEE
Dr Altaf Khattak
// Builder Keynote · Day 2 · 11:00 AM
Dr. Altaf
Khattak
Founder, RoboTec
Robotics & Technology Innovation · AQS Trustee · Broadcaster
"Robotics, AI & the Next Industrial Revolution — A Muslim Scientist's Perspective"
From surgical robotics to autonomous systems — Dr. Altaf Khattak brings a rare voice to the SIGNAL stage: a scientist, broadcaster and trustee of Britain's first mosque who believes the next industrial revolution must be built with conscience. A builder keynote that challenges and inspires in equal measure.
Robotics AI Systems Deep Tech Ethics & Innovation Day 2 · 11:00 AM · Main Stage
Register to See Dr Altaf Live Speaker Profile
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ABDULLAH QUILLIAM SOCIETY
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SIGNAL @ The Quilliam is an annual developer conference held inside the Abdullah Quilliam Society — Britain's first, established in 1887. It brings together developers, business leaders and innovators for two days of keynotes, workshops and hands-on learning, in a Grade II listed Victorian terrace.
SIGNAL @ The Quilliam takes place September 14–15, 2026 at the Abdullah Quilliam Society, 1-10 Brougham Terrace, Liverpool L6 1AE, United Kingdom.
We are planning a fully in-person experience. Select keynote content will be available on-demand the week after the event concludes. Enterprise pass holders receive early access to all recordings.
Yes — sponsorship packages are available. Contact signal@quilliam.org for the sponsorship prospectus. All sponsorship contributions also support the Abdullah Quilliam Society heritage fund.
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