AI & Future Tech Forum: The AI Reality Check: Assess, Align, Succeed
Schedule
Wed Jan 28 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Gowling WLG | Birmingham, EN
About this Event
Join us for an evening of actionable insight and strategic connection at the , where we'll explore your AI maturity, secure leadership buy-in, and deliver measurable results. Join us for real-world guidance on turning AI ambition into tangible business impact.
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 youβre experimenting with AI or scaling enterprise applications, this event offers real-world examples, experts in AI, and direct access to key stakeholders in the regionβs 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!
π© For inquiries, contact [email protected]
Inclusivity Matters:
Weβre committed to making innovation inclusive for all. During registration, we ask a few demographic questions. Your responses are confidential and used only to improve accessibility and representation at our events.
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.
Agenda
π: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Registration and Networking
π: 06:00 PM - 06:05 PM
Welcome from TechWM
π: 06:05 PM - 06:25 PM
Live AI Maturity Assessment of Your Business : Unloq
Info: Learn the business AI maturity stages & take part in a LIVE assessment walkthrough to identify immediate opportunities and gaps.
π: 06:25 PM - 06:45 PM
Getting Your C-Suite and Team Members on Board with AI : Alcea
Info: How to overcome leadership and team resistance, align AI initiatives with business goals, and practical change-management strategies.
π: 06:45 PM - 07:05 PM
What Does Tangible AI Success Look Like? FutureMatch
Info: Define measurable AI outcomes, hear some real-world examples of AI delivering value, and how you can successfully scale your pilot projects.
π: 07:05 PM - 08:00 PM
Light bites and Networking
Where is it happening?
Gowling WLG, Two, Birmingham, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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