Barnet Business Breakfast Briefing: AI for Growth

Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur in Barnet wondering how AI can work for your business, not just in theory, but in practice?

Join us for our next Barnet Business Breakfast Briefing, where we will explore how SMEs can adopt AI tools to grow, scale, and work smarter.

Date: Wednesday, 29 July

Time: 8 to 10 AM

Location: Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London NW4 4BT

This free, in-person event is designed specifically for local businesses across the borough Barnet and will be hosted at Middlesex University's Hendon campus.

Whether you are just starting to explore AI or looking for concrete ways to implement it, this morning will provide practical insights, useful tools, and the chance to connect with fellow business owners across the borough.

What to expect:

We will be joined by two expert guest speakers:

AI for Growth — Cyrus Suntook, Accenture

AI for Growth is a UK-wide, cross-sector initiative launched by the Founders Forum Group and Accenture to help SMEs practically adopt AI at scale. Working closely with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), the initiative is designed specifically to make AI accessible and actionable for businesses like yours.

AI in Your Business — Hibaag Rooble, Microsoft UK

The session will highlight real, relatable use cases, from saving time on admin to improving customer engagement and marketing. You'll also be introduced to key Microsoft AI tools including Copilot, and how they can be embedded into daily workflows to drive productivity and growth without requiring any deep technical expertise.

We will also hear from the Leader of the Council, Cllr Rawlings and Barnet Small Business Champion, Cllr Cohen. The event will close with a networking session.

This event is for you if:

• You run or manage a small or medium-sized business in Barnet
• You want to understand how AI can practically help your business grow
• You're looking to connect with other local business owners and the Council's business support team
• Spaces are limited, register now to secure your place.

AGENDA

• 08:00 am - 08:30 am

Breakfast Reception

• 08:30 am – 08:35 am

Welcome and Introductions

Cllr Barry Rawlings, Leader of Barnet Council

• 08:35 am - 09:05 am

AI for Growth: Practical AI Adoption for SMEs

Cyrus Suntook, Accenture

• 09:05 am – 09:25 am

AI in Your Business: Practical Tools for Everyday Growt

Hibaag Rooble, Microsoft UK

• 09:25 am – 09:30 am

Barnet Small Business Champion

Cllr Philip Cohen

• 09:30 am – 10:00 am

Networking