3 December 2026• Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre, London

Futureproofing your business in the AI era

AI is changing the way businesses operate but knowing where to start, what to prioritise and how to achieve real results can be overwhelming. The AI for Business Conference is a one-day, hands-on event for business owners and leaders who want to cut through the hype and learn how to use AI to work smarter, grow faster and stay competitive. Through insightful keynotes, live demonstrations and practical workshops, you'll discover how AI can transform HR, customer service, operations, sales, marketing and more. You'll leave with fresh ideas, proven strategies and practical tools you can put to work in your business the very next day.

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1 day

Full-day conference

Speakers & facilitators

Breakout tracks

Sessions you choose

Practical advice on how to manage AI opportunity and risk.

You're a director or decision-maker driving AI in your organisation.

Whether you lead an SME or a corporate team — consultancies, agencies, accountants, lawyers, recruiters — you want to maximise your competitive edge.

You're piloting AI and want to make the best use of the results.

Beyond Claude and ChatGPT subscriptions and scattered pilots — how to build a coherent, well-formulated plan for the business and your own role.

You want measurable outcomes.

You will leave knowing what to adopt, what to skip, what it costs, and who on your team does what next.

Experts who have successfully implemented AI across all levels of business and who will give you practical guidance

Azeem Azhar

Founder, Exponential View

Keynote

Jen Jamie

Director, Communications & Public Affairs, UK & Ireland

Google

Vincent Mastin

Digital Growth & Strategy

Google

Paul Dongha

Head of Responsible AI & AI Strategy

NatWest Bank

Gori Yahaya

Founder & CEO

UpSkill Digital

Fola Yahaya

Founder, Strategic Agenda

Facilitator

Agenda

09:30
Registration and Coffee
10:00
Chair's Introduction — Conference Opening: How AI is Transforming Business, Work and Society
Chair: Azeem
10:15
Keynote Session — The State of AI in 2026
What has changed over the last 12 months? What can organisations realistically expect from AI over the next five years? Where are the biggest opportunities and risks? Potential Speaker: techUK / Microsoft / Google
10:55
Practical AI Adoption — How Are Businesses Successfully Implementing AI Today?
Real examples of AI delivering measurable benefits. Common mistakes. Lessons learned. Potential Speaker: Sam Nicholson (Prolifics)
11:35
Morning Coffee
11:55
AI Transformation — How Do Organisations Move Beyond Experimentation and Achieve Genuine Transformation?
Creating an AI strategy. Winning internal support. Managing change. Potential Speaker: Quinnox / Everforth
12:35
Future Skills — Which Skills Will Become More Valuable as AI Advances?
What should leaders, managers and employees learn? How should organisations prepare their workforce? Potential Speaker: University of Edinburgh
13:15
Lunch
14:00
AI for Growth — How Can SMEs and Mid-Sized Businesses Use AI to Compete More Effectively?
Practical tools. Affordable implementation. Quick wins. Potential Speaker: Simon Hill (Pytilia)
14:40
AI Agents and the Next Wave — How Will AI Agents Change the Way Organisations Operate?
Customer service. Sales. Knowledge work. Automation. Potential Speaker: Salesforce / AutogenAI / Microsoft
15:20
Case Study Session — The AI Journey: Lessons from a Business That Has Successfully Adopted AI
A candid look at: what worked, what failed, ROI achieved, cultural challenges, advice for other organisations. Potential Speaker: OutSystems / Wazoku / Dotsquares / Client Case Study
15:50
Future of Work Panel — Will AI Create More Opportunities Than It Destroys?
Panel Discussion. Suggested panellists: Azeem, University of Edinburgh, techUK, AutogenAI, Business Leader Case Study. Audience Q&A.
16:30
Closing Remarks — Five Actions Every Organisation Should Take Before 2027
Summary of key lessons and takeaways.
16:45
Networking Reception
Tea, coffee, wine and sponsor showcase. Opportunity for delegates, speakers and sponsors to network informally.
17:30
Drinks Reception (Optional Evening Dinner)
Venue: OXO Tower Restaurant.
18:00
Private Dinner
Three-course dinner in a reserved private dining area (subject to availability). Informal networking, speaker and sponsor interaction, no formal presentations. Optional after-dinner conversation hosted by the conference chair. Potential topic: "The Next Five Years of AI: What Happens Next?"
19:30
Event Close