AI & Future Tech Forum: AI in Action

Join us for an evening of actionable insight and strategic connection at the , where we'll be looking at real-world examples of how AI is being utilisted in business for good.

Hosted by , supported by DSIT, Innovate UK, , West Midlands Combined Authority, and venue sponsor , this forum is designed to equip tech leaders with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to turn innovation into impact.

Whether you’re experimenting with AI or scaling enterprise applications, this event offers real-world examples, experts in AI, and direct access to key stakeholders in the region’s tech ecosystem.

Who should attend:

• Tech founders & startup leaders
• Scaleups exploring AI integration
• Corporate innovation & digital transformation leads
• Investors & ecosystem enablers

Spaces are limited - register now to secure your seat!

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Venue Sponsor: Gowling WLG

Gowling WLG is a sector-focused international law firm with more than 1,500 legal professionals in 20 cities worldwide.

The firm's AI team harnesses its wide-ranging expertise to help clients unlock their full potential and protect them from risk when engaging with the power of artificial intelligence. Part of Gowling WLG's 300-strong global Tech team, our AI lawyers combine technically excellent legal advice with in-depth knowledge of the complexities surrounding this transformative technology, working across disciplines and jurisdictions to advise clients on the full spectrum of AI-related legal matters.

This expertise is evidenced by the team's contribution to Sweet & Maxwell's eminent legal textbook, "The Law of Artificial Intelligence". Our practitioners authored chapters on various AI-related areas, including anti-trust, employment, data privacy and fintech.

Info: In a world of generic AI, your unique experience as an individual or organization is your only true defense. Matt Vercauteren explores why the future of AI isn't just about the technology, but about the proprietary Intellectual Property (IP) you feed it and the execution required to deliver it in a personalized, deeply relevant way.

As a high-impact, human-centric, and uniquely defensible product, Thinqee is a blueprint for exploring how human-to-human IP can create a personalized digital partner for leadership success. Discover how the Thinqee platform makes the IP of its' parent organization available to customers in a way that seamlessly connects real human empathy and complex problem-solving when it matters most. Matt will share the concept to cash story of how this vision came to life and the lessons the team learned along the way.

Info: Michelle Johnson is a Canadian fintech and AI leader with over 20 years’ experience in operational excellence, digital transformation, and strategic delivery across the UK, Ireland, Australia, and the Middle East. She is the founder of Ideal Intelligence, a consultancy that helps SMEs and scaling businesses cut through the AI hype through practical training, AI-informed strategy, and low-cost automation.

Info: Discover how VirtualSpeech is transforming professional development through AI‑powered, immersive soft‑skills training. This live demo will introduce attendees to VirtualSpeech’s unique blend of virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), and browser‑based simulations, designed to help professionals practice and improve essential workplace communication skills.

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