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Panels & Fireside Discussions

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EVENT
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.

