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Pilot to Performance

The hard part of AI is not the technology. It’s building the organisation around it. 

Join us to explore this topic

23-SEPT 2026  | 6:30-9:30 PM |  South Place Hotel |  Senior executives across Technology, Transformation, Finance, Commercial and Operations | In partnership with Cisco

“The strategic question is no longer whether institutions will adopt AI. It is whether operating models, security and governance are evolving fast enough to keep pace.”

Cloud Security Alliance, 2026

Leading organisations in the UK are already capturing a 20% uplift in EBITDA directly from AI [McKinsey 2026]. The best in class are embedding AI into core operations, unlocking tangible gains in productivity, revenue and customer experience.

But whilst value is being captured at pilot, 92% of AI programs fail to deliver their expected value at scale [KPMG, 2026], leaving you with some tricky questions to answer: Which use cases will actually deliver at scale, and how do you navigate rising AI costs? What governance, operating models and infrastructure do you need, and where should humans remain in the loop? When and who do you partner with?

Join a small group of leaders for a practical discussion on the best path forward for repeatable and responsible AI adoption that delivers at scale.

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The top 20% of AI performers capture 74% of AI’s economic value and are twice as likely to redesign workflows around AI. [PwC 2026]

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93% of enterprises have already blown through their yearly AI budget [McKinsey, 2026]

An intimate dinner at a Michelin-starred location

23rd Sept 2026 // South Place Hotel // 6:30-9:30 PM

A refined escape atop South Place Hotel, Peel combines Michelin-starred dining with modern elegance. In the light-filled, guests enjoy Gary Foulkes’ seasonal tasting menu, featuring dishes such as lobster ravioli, roasted cod with girolles, and a delicate almond nougat dessert. With expert wine pairings and polished service, it’s an intimate, elevated dining experience above the city.

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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 executives across Technology, Transformation, Finance, Commercial and Operations

Attendance is capped to ensure every participant is able to contribute. The meeting is only open to invited participants or those who have been referred by a colleague or 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.

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