Lord Uday Nagaraju of Bloomsbury  Member of the House of Lords Founder and Director, AI Policy Labs

The Rt Hon. The Lord Nagaraju of Bloomsbury is a British Labour life peer, public policy specialist and technology entrepreneur with a strong focus on artificial intelligence, governance, innovation and future leadership.

Born in India and educated in the United Kingdom, Lord Nagaraju brings a cross-border perspective shaped by public policy, technology and community engagement. He studied Public Administration at University College London and has worked across grassroots politics, civic leadership, policy development and emerging technology.

He is the Founder and Director of AI Policy Labs, a London-based think tank focused on artificial intelligence policy, international cooperation, digital governance and the responsible use of emerging technologies. His work has included engagement on UK–India AI partnerships, digital transformation and the policy frameworks needed to manage technological change.

Lord Nagaraju has also been associated with leadership development through the Mahatma Gandhi Future Leaders Programme, an initiative designed to support future public leaders and promote ethical leadership, civic participation and social responsibility.

He was created Baron Nagaraju of Bloomsbury, in the London Borough of Camden, and was introduced to the House of Lords in February 2026.

At the UK–Africa Investment Summit 2026, Lord Nagaraju will give remarks that bring a valuable perspective on technology, innovation, public policy and the role of emerging technologies in shaping future trade and investment corridors.

His contribution aligns strongly with the Summit theme, Trade Corridors and Industrial Platforms: From Access to Production. His experience is relevant to discussions on digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, skills, technology governance, innovation ecosystems and the practical role of policy in supporting investment-led growth across the UK, Africa and India.