Adobe, Ericsson & Capgemini Among Speakers at AI LIVE London

AI Magazine, a BizClik brand, has announced the first speakers for AI LIVE: The London Summit which is taking place on 20–21 October 2026 at Olympia London.

The summit will feature more than 50 speakers across 10 content themes. The speaker programme covers critical topics including gen AI, automation, digital identity and the practical application of AI across industries.

With representation from Adobe, Ericsson, Capgemini, NatWest Boxed, CBRE and NTT Data, attendees will gain access to real-world case studies and strategic frameworks from organisations leading AI adoption.

New speakers added to 2026 line-up

AI Magazine confirmed some of the experts speaking at the event include:

Kirstine Dale, Chief AI Officer at the Met Office. She leads a team driving one of the most significant shifts in the organisation’s history, embedding AI across operations, from corporate services to weather forecasting and climate modelling.

Jason Yung, AI Evangelist Lead for UK, Europe, Africa and Middle East at Adobe. He brings Over 20 years of extensive experience across data and cloud strategy, data science, AI and cloud architecture, go to market strategy, sales and marketing, analytics, innovation, practice advisory and product management. Previously, he worked at at AWS as Head of Data Strategy and AI Technology - UK Europe, Africas and Middle East.

Dr. Ben E. Kuzey, Chief Data & AI Officer at Microsoft Netherlands. He has partnered with CXOs across industries to unlock measurable value through AI strategy, platform implementation and leadership enablement. With a PhD in AI and a track record spanning global firms like Microsoft, FrieslandCampina, Bitvavo and Miele, he brings deep expertise across AI adoption and gen AI governance.

The inaugural event will bring together more than 2,000 global leaders under the theme 'Technology + Human Purpose' to explore the next era of AI.

The two-day conference and expo is designed for C-suite executives, AI strategists and innovators seeking practical insights into enterprise transformation, governance and the real-world application of AI technologies.

The event will open with a keynote address from Eric Vaughan, CEO of IgniteTech. Marcos Angelides, Managing Director of L'Oréal Lab & Head of AI Operations at Publicis Groupe has confirmed he will speak at event. 

Practical applications across industry

Overall, the summit will deliver insight into how enterprises are embedding AI into operations, with sessions addressing both opportunity and challenge.​​​​​​​

Jason Yung, AI Evangelist Lead for UK, Europe, Africa and Middle East at Adobe, will participate in a panel on The Future of Enterprise AI, alongside Dr. Ben E. Kuzey from Microsoft Netherlands and Alper Benli, Vice President and Head of Data & AI Business Operations at Ericsson.

Financial services will be addressed through a dedicated strand, The Future of Finance, featuring Gareth Wilson, Executive Vice President and Global Banking Industry Leader at Capgemini and Andy Ellis, CEO of NatWest Boxed.

Andy comments: "AI has the potential to redefine financial services, but the real challenge is applying it in ways that are practical, trusted and aligned with the expectations of customers and regulators. I'm looking forward to a lively discussion at AI LIVE on how we get that balance right."

Shaping the future workforce in the age of AI

A key focus of the summit is the impact of AI on talent, skills and organisational culture. The AI ​​& The Future Workforce panel will bring together Ricky Bartlett, UK Lead for AI and Automation at CBRE, and Juan Carlos Martinez, Head of Cloud Platforms at NTT Data, to explore how businesses are preparing teams for AI-enabled environments.

Meanwhile, Professor Kirstine Dale will deliver a keynote titled Forecasting the Future: Embedding AI in the UK's Weather Service, offering insight into how AI is being applied within critical national infrastructure.

The summit will also feature four executive workshops and the Immersive AI Experience, a dedicated space for live demonstrations, interactive showcases and hands-on environments that bring AI’s real-world impact to life.

Additional speakers will be announced over the coming weeks, with industry leaders to be confirmed across themes including AI governance, ethics, sustainability and innovation. ​​​​​​​