Core Themes

> Applied AI in industry

How organisations are moving from experimentation to deployment across sectors including engineering, infrastructure, finance and manufacturing.

> Investment and capital

How AI innovation is being funded, where capital is being deployed, and how investment environments are evolving across global markets.

> Regulation and policy

How governments and institutions are shaping the development and use of AI, and what this means for organisations operating across jurisdictions.

> Data, energy and compute

The infrastructure behind AI, including access to data, demand for compute, and the growing pressure on energy and supply chains.

> Security and resilience

How AI systems are being secured at the hardware and infrastructure level, and the implications for critical systems and national infrastructure.

> Performance and application

How AI is being used in high-performance and operational environments to improve efficiency, decision-making and outcomes.

> Talent and education

How universities and industry are developing the next generation of AI talent, and how education is aligning with real-world needs.

> Narrative and perception

How AI is presented and understood across media and research, and the role of communication in shaping trust and adoption.

> Live demonstrations and showcases

Examples of how AI is being applied in practice, including emerging technologies and real-world deployments.

> AI in infrastructure

How AI is being integrated into physical assets including transport, venues and built environments to improve performance and resilience.

The programme

The full programme will be announced as speakers and contributors are confirmed.