The day featured multiple panel discussions, breakout networking sessions, and live agentic AI demonstration, highlighting cutting edge technology in this exciting space.

“What became clear is that there’s a massive spectrum of knowledge and understanding around AI, not just from company to company, but also from role to role across organisation,” explains Lynn. "CIOs and CFOs, for example, have very different questions and concerns”.

“Despite this, however, the challenge of AI is a universal one, and one that must be tackled by all areas and functions within businesses. There needs to be a strategic and coherent approach, rather than deploying "random bits of AI” across the business without a sense of coordinated oversight. The bottom line is that everybody within an organisation needs to be upskilled. This doesn’t mean traditional one-time training, but rather ongoing organisational adaptation and awareness of the need for behavioural change to fuel adoption.”

"Asked whether the prevailing mood was caution or optimism, Lynn said it was incredibly positive. “I think the most often-heard feedback was that people really appreciated the opportunity to come together and hear not only from global experts but from their peers across other industries. Atendeeds reported tangible, actional ideas they could implement in their organisations. Engagement levels were very high – you could gauge that by the decibel levels during lunch discussions – and it was wonderful to see such strong interaction and energy from attendees."

"People understand with AI that they need to be prepared to embrace the unknown rather than waiting for “perfect”, and forums such as this provide much-needed support for business leaders on this journey.”