AI: The Invisible engine of growth

Schedule

Tue Jan 27 2026 at 05:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Avenue HQ Leeds | Leeds, EN

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Unlocking true growth beyond the hype . Exploring the practical, high-ROI AI uses driving real business growth and competitive edge.
About this Event

An exclusive evening discussing leveraging complex AI for real business scaling: moving from hype to high-impact data certainty.
Move past the hype cycle and the shiny demo reels. This exclusive gathering is for business leaders, strategists, and technology executives who are serious about deploying Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models (LLMs) to deliver measurable ROI and genuine competitive advantage.

We are diving into the "invisible engine" of AI: the smart, complex, and often 'unsexy' applications that are quietly transforming back-office operations, optimising decision-making, and driving significant, sustainable growth.


To lead this discussion, we have a stellar panelโ€”a group that represents the entire lifecycle of a tech-enabled business.

We are joined by panel host Mike Dimelow, currently Commercial Advisor to Molten Ventures & Bloc Ventures. Our panel includes:

Zandra Moore MBE, Founder & CEO of Zygens and a leading voice in data strategy.

Mark Moran, CEO of ManageMy, who has navigated the reality of AI implementation firsthand.

Mark Summerson, COO at Automated Analytics and specialist in GTM growth.

Dominic Deacon, Commercial Director at IDS Group, has a proven track record in driving revenue growth and forging strategic partnerships.

Together, they will deconstruct what it actually takes to move AI from a pilot project to a production-grade growth engine.



Who Should Attend?

Attendance is limited and tailored for Founders, CEOs, CTOs and decision makers of scaling SaaS and tech-enabled businesses who demand data certainty and strategic operational excellence to gain a true competitive edge.

This event is essential for:

Founders & CEOs

C-suite

Heads of Digital Transformation & Innovation

Venture Capital and Private Equity Partners

Senior SaaS/Tech Leaders focused on growth and efficiency.

This is a professional and friendly evening where our expert panelists will move beyond the noise to explore the evolution of AI and its most critical, non-obvious applications.


Thank you to our sponsors, Avenue HQ and Baraclays Eagle Labs.


We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of insightful conversation and valuable connections.



Agenda

๐Ÿ•‘: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Arrival, drinks, & networking reception

Info: Grab a drink and enjoy peer-to-peer connections and conversation over pizza and drinks.


๐Ÿ•‘: 06:00 PM - 06:15 PM
Welcome

Info: IDS Group CEO,ย  Nick Halliday will welcome guests, followed by a short introduction to Barclays Eagle Labs from Ecosystem Manager David Summerbell and Avenue HQ Events Manager Savannah Bensley.


๐Ÿ•‘: 06:15 PM - 07:15 PM
The discussion: Moving beyond AI hype

Info: In this discussion, we move past the shiny demos to focus on the 'Invisible Engine': the complex, foundational AI applications that are quietly driving ROI and true competitive edge.


๐Ÿ•‘: 07:15 PM - 08:00 PM
Post-Panel networking & exclusive drinks

Info: An opportunity to follow up with the industry experts on the panel, IDS Group leadership and peers.


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Where is it happening?

Avenue HQ Leeds, 10-12 East Parade, Leeds, United Kingdom

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