Futureproof your business in the age of AI

Welcome remarks

Marc Rattary and Fola Yahaya welcome delegates, and give a little background on how this conference came together.

Azeem Azhar Keynote

Author, broadcaster and host of Exponential View, Azeem Azhar opens the conference with a look at where AI stands today, where it’s heading and what the next wave of change means for business.

Rob McCargow, PwC - Case Study: How Businesses Implement AI to Make and Save Money

PwC UK’s Head of AI, Technology & Investments, Rob McCargow, uses real-world examples to show how businesses are turning AI into measurable gains in productivity, cost savings and growth.

Madlen Nicolus, Hexagon - Brand transformation in the age of AI: What's Real vs What’s Hype

Hexagon CMO Madlen Nicolaus shares a real-world case study of leading a digital-first brand launch in a highly complex global organisation. From aligning internal stakeholders to translating deep technology into human relevance, she'll explore what it takes to modernise marketing in the age of AI.

Olivia Ward, Burges Salmon - How Not to Get Fined: Managing AI Risk and Compliance in the EU

Burges Salmon technology lawyer Olivia Ward gives businesses a practical guide to navigating AI regulation, governance and risk without getting in the way of innovation.

Andrew Isaacs, AI Finance Partners - What should you expect from your accountant in the age of AI?

AI Finance Partners founder Andrew Isaacs explores how AI is changing finance and what businesses should now expect from their accountants, from automation and forecasting to better strategic advice.

Networking lunch

Dan Mehaffey, Anthropic - Claude Masterclass

nthropic’s Dan Mehaffey takes attendees beyond the basics of Claude, demonstrating how businesses can use it to improve everyday workflows, boost productivity and rethink how work gets done.

Gori Yahaya, Google Hustle Academy - How to Upskill

UpSkill Digital founder and CEO Gori Yahaya draws on his experience delivering digital learning programmes for Google, Samsung, Lloyds Bank and BT to show how businesses can build the skills, confidence and culture needed to make AI work.

Jai Kharbanda, Turing College - How to create an AI workflow

Jai Kharbanda, Applied AI Lead at Turing College, will show you how to turn everyday tasks into practical AI workflows, using tools to automate processes and get more from AI in your day-to-day work.

Laura Holden, Bonsai Blue - Recruiting Smarter: Making AI Work For You

Bonsai Blue founder and AI lawyer Laura Holden draws on her experience advising global businesses on AI adoption and risk to show how organisations can use AI to recruit smarter, while navigating the legal, ethical and reputational risks that come with it.