Panels & Fireside Discussions

Panels & Fireside Discussions

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AI LIVE: The London Summit 2026

20 October - 21 October 2026

Olympia, London

11

Weeks

6

Days

13

Hrs

48

Mins

38

Secs

Panel Discussion

The Future of Enterprise AI

Oct 20, 2026 | 09:30 - 10:15 (BST)

AI ThinkTank

Speakers

Alper Benli

VP, Head of Data & AI Business Operations, Ericsson Global Operations, Ericsson

Jason Yung

AI Evangelist Lead - UK, Europe, Africas, Middle East, Adobe

This panel explores the future of enterprise AI, from large-scale deployment and governance to measurable business value. Industry leaders examine AI strategy, data infrastructure, responsible AI and ROI at scale. Attendees will learn how to align AI initiatives with corporate objectives, manage risk and accelerate transformation across complex organisations.

Fireside Chat

AI & Industrial Automation

Oct 20, 2026 | 10:45 - 11:05 (BST)

AI ThinkTank

Discover how AI is transforming industrial automation across manufacturing, logistics and supply chains. This session covers predictive maintenance, intelligent robotics, computer vision and real-time optimisation. Attendees will gain practical insights into integrating AI with legacy systems, improving operational efficiency and driving productivity in industrial environments.

Fireside Chat

The Cybersecurity Forum

Oct 20, 2026 | 11:05 - 11:30 (BST)

AI ThinkTank

The Cybersecurity Forum brings together industry leaders to explore how AI is reshaping the security landscape. In this fireside chat, experts will discuss emerging threats, from AI-powered attacks to data vulnerabilities, and how organisations can stay resilient. The conversation will focus on practical strategies for safeguarding intelligent systems, managing risk, and building trust in an increasingly automated world.

Panel Discussion

The Economics of AI

Oct 20, 2026 | 12:15 - 13:00 (BST)

AI ThinkTank

The AI Economics & ROI Forum examines how organisations are turning AI investments into measurable business outcomes. Experts explore the economics of generative and agentic AI, implementation costs, productivity gains, governance and the frameworks used to measure value at scale. Attendees will learn how leading enterprises justify AI investment, track ROI and build sustainable strategies that deliver lasting competitive advantage.

Panel Discussion

AI in Energy Technology

Oct 20, 2026 | 14:15 - 15:00 (BST)

AI ThinkTank

This panel examines how AI supports the energy transition and corporate sustainability goals. Topics include smart grids, energy optimisation, climate modelling and carbon tracking. Attendees will learn how AI enables data-driven sustainability strategies, reduces emissions and enhances resilience across energy and infrastructure systems.

Panel Discussion

Responsible & Ethical AI

Oct 20, 2026 | 15:30 - 16:15 (BST)

AI ThinkTank

The Responsible AI & Ethical Forum explores how organisations can develop, deploy and scale AI responsibly while balancing innovation, risk and compliance. Industry leaders discuss AI governance frameworks, regulatory developments, ethical decision-making, transparency and accountability. Attendees will gain practical insights into building trusted AI systems, ensuring regulatory readiness and embedding responsible AI principles across the enterprise.

At the Venue

AI LIVE will take place at Olympia London, with stages, workshops, and immersive experiences all in one connected space. Over two days, attendees can easily move between sessions, exhibitions, and networking opportunities.

Follow the AI LIVE signage on arrival to join a programme of insights, discussions, and interactive showcases with leading experts shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

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Panel Discussion

The Future of AI in Drug Discovery

Oct 21, 2026 | 09:30 - 10:15 (BST)

AI ThinkTank

The Future of AI in Drug Discovery examines how AI is revolutionising pharmaceutical research and development by accelerating scientific discovery, improving clinical trial success and optimising drug development pipelines. Experts explore generative AI, computational biology, real-world data, regulatory challenges and responsible innovation. Attendees will learn how leading organisations are leveraging AI to reduce costs, shorten time-to-market and drive the next generation of breakthrough therapies

Panel Discussion

The Future of Finance

Oct 21, 2026 | 10:45 - 11:30 (BST)

AI ThinkTank

Speakers

Gareth Wilson

Executive Vice President, Global Banking Industry Leader, Capgemini

Andy Ellis

CEO, NatWest Boxed

This session explores AI in financial services, including risk modelling, fraud detection, algorithmic trading and customer personalisation. Panellists discuss governance, compliance and ethical AI in regulated markets. Attendees will learn how to harness AI for competitive advantage while maintaining trust, transparency and regulatory alignment.

Panel Discussion

Data Centres & Supercomputing

Oct 21, 2026 | 12:10 - 12:50 (BST)

AI ThinkTank

This session explores the critical infrastructure powering the next generation of AI. Industry leaders discuss AI-ready data centres, high-performance computing (HPC), GPU infrastructure, energy efficiency and scalable cloud architectures. Attendees will gain insights into building resilient, high-performance computing environments that support AI innovation while balancing cost, sustainability and future demand.

Pitch Sessions

AI Innovation for Start-Ups: Pitch Sessions

Oct 21, 2026 | 14:05 - 14:45 (BST)

AI ThinkTank

This high-impact pitch session showcases ten AI start-ups competing for recognition as the most innovative emerging company. Founders present cutting-edge solutions across sectors, followed by a live judging round. Attendees will gain early insight into disruptive technologies, investment trends and partnership opportunities shaping the next wave of AI innovation.

Panel Discussion

The Future of People & Skills in AI

Oct 21, 2026 | 15:35 - 16:15 (BST)

AI ThinkTank

Speakers

Ricky Bartlett

UK Lead, Artificial Intelligence and Automation, CBRE

Juan Carlos Martinez

Head of Cloud Platforms, NTT Data

This session explores how organisations are preparing their workforce to thrive in the age of AI. Industry leaders discuss AI literacy, leadership, talent development, change management and the skills needed to scale AI successfully. Attendees will learn how to build AI-ready teams, foster a culture of continuous learning and equip employees to drive enterprise-wide transformation.

2025 Sponsors & Partners

2026 Sponsors & Partners to be announced soon!

  • 2025 Headline Sponsor

    Ernst & Young LLP

  • 2025 Corporate Sponsor

    VML

  • 2025 Platinum Sponsor

    Risk Ledger

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    AWS

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    Google

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    Microsoft

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    Deloitte

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    Accenture

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    Meta

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    Oracle

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    Wipro

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    Cognizant

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    Cisco Systems

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    ServiceNow

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    HP

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    Intel

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    Samsung

  • Accreditation Partner

    The CPD Group

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