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“Only 11% of CIOs, CTOs and CISOs say they are fully prepared for the expected scale of AI agent deployment, while 77% say adoption is already outpacing governance.”
IBM, 2026
The opportunity with AI is significant. The UK’s top financial services and manufacturing firms are already attributing +20% EBIT directly to AI, while 75% of CEOs are increasing investment in technology, data and IT through 2027 [Gartner, 2026].
But despite this, only 28% are increasing spend on essential security measures [Gartner, 2026]. As a result, you’re at risk of exposing severe security, financial and operational vulnerabilities when you scale beyond pilot. To bridge this readiness gap, you have some tricky questions to answer:
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What use cases will deliver value at scale, and which operating models do you need to support success?
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How can you increase visibility into and secure your AI, and what role does AI itself play in that?
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How will you govern agents with growing autonomy without slowing your business down?
Join us for a practical discussion exploring which use cases are performing at scale and how you can turn them into repeatable, trustworthy value.
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94% of businesses have yet to create meaningful value from AI.
[McKinsey, 2026]
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86% have reported an AI-related security incident in the previous 12 months.
[Cisco, 2026]
An intimate dinner in a Michelin-starred setting
17th Nov 2026 // Wild Honey, London // 6:30-9:30 PM
Set within the elegant Sofitel London St James on Pall Mall, Wild Honey St James is a Michelin-starred destination renowned for its refined European cuisine. Led by acclaimed chef Anthony Demetre, the restaurant brings together the best seasonal British produce with classic French technique in a sophisticated yet welcoming setting. Beautifully designed interiors, exceptional service and intimate dining spaces create the perfect backdrop for memorable conversations and outstanding dining.
Host & Moderator
James Harris
Founder, Change Makers
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Thought Leader
David Coleman
AI Security Lead at Cisco
Guest Liaison
Barney Thompson
Director, Change Makers
CMO, Hastings
The discussion was stimulating; the conversation flowed. My thanks also to your partner, who were brilliant.
CFO, Deliveroo
Thank you for an incredible meeting. The guests were genuine C-level people, which is rare. Congrats.
CTO, Trainline
Usually, I am critical of these meetings. But I was pleased to be part of this one. No regrets. It was a great session.
Attendees
Senior technology, AI, security and transformation leaders from large UK organisations, with a focus on financial services, manufacturing and pharmaceutical businesses.
Attendance is limited to a small group of senior leaders so that everyone can contribute actively. The event is open only to invited guests or people referred by a colleague or by our partner, Cisco.
Partners
Cisco is a global technology company that builds much of the world’s networking and security infrastructure. From routers, switches and optical systems to software, silicon and cloud-managed platforms, Cisco helps organisations connect data centres, clouds and edge environments securely and at scale. Its portfolio underpins internet traffic, critical industries and modern, automated networks.
Address
83 Baker Street
London W1U 6AG
Phone
+44 (0) 20 3322 6788
+44 7828 207 007
Contact
Barney Thompson
Club Director