NCL - The Future of Human‑Centred Products with On‑Device AI

About the Talk

AI is rapidly shifting from the cloud to the edge, running directly on our phones, wearables, and everyday devices. This transition is transforming how we design digital products that are faster, more private, more culturally aware, and capable of reaching millions of people in real‑world conditions.

A key part of this shift is the rise of federated learning: a way of training AI models across many devices without centralising sensitive data. Instead of sending personal information to the cloud, federated learning keeps data on the device and only shares model updates enabling smarter, more personalised tools while preserving user privacy.

In this NCL‑talk, founder and product leader Amber Vodegel shares practical insights from scaling global digital tools to over 150 million users. She explores how on‑device AI and federated learning are reshaping product design, user trust, and accessibility — and what this means for anyone building technology today.

Whether you work in product, UX, AI, innovation, or policy, this session offers a grounded look at the next wave of human‑centred tech.

What You’ll Learn

• How on‑device AI changes privacy, speed, and user experience

• What federated learning enables — and why it matters for trust and compliance

• What teams often get wrong when designing for global, multilingual audiences

• How to build products that work in low‑connectivity or high‑privacy environments

• Lessons from scaling a product used by millions worldwide

• Why human‑centred design is becoming a competitive advantage in the AI era

About the Speaker

Amber Vodegel is a founder and product leader with deep experience in global digital health and AI‑driven innovation. She previously co‑founded one of the world’s largest women’s health platforms, reaching over 150 million users before its acquisition by Philips. Today, she focuses on building technology that is private, culturally aware, and accessible, especially in communities underserved by traditional digital tools.

Her work sits at the intersection of AI, federated learning, global design, and human‑centred product development.

Event Details

📅 Date: Thursday 30 April

🕕 Time: 18:00–20:30 (doors open 17:30)

📍 Location: Dutch Centre, 7 Austin Friars, London EC2N 2HA

🎟 Tickets: £10–£20

Talk → Q&A → networking with drinks and our famous bitterballen.

Join Us

Be part of an evening that brings together innovators, technologists, designers, and curious minds to explore how AI is reshaping the products we use every day.