UK | Changing the Game

Guest Speakers

Heather Dawe | Head of Data Science, Machine Learning and AI

As a recognised AI Thought Leader, Heather has appeared on the BBC, Sky News, and numerous national news publications. With her colleague Dr. Adnan Masood, she is co-author of the 2023 book Responsible AI in the Enterprise, a guide to how to succeed with AI in business safely, fairly and ethically.

Heather has worked at a senior level as a Statistician and Data Scientist in government, the wider public sector and industry. With expertise in the health, retail, telecommunications, insurance and finance domains, she loves problem-solving and innovating with real-world challenges.

The Event

While data innovation and AI are recognised game-changers, fostering the culture for success within the Enterprise can be challenging.

Data is increasingly the driver in today’s dynamic landscape, and AI is emerging as the game-changer. At the event, attendees had the chance to delve into the world of data innovation and AI. Learning how to align their potential with organisational goals.

Gaining insights into how data innovation and AI enhance collaboration across various departments and addressing challenges like resistance to change.

The evening wasn’t just about theoretical knowledge. Guests had the chance to ask personalised 1:1 questions and build meaningful relationships with experts and fellow attendees. Walking away with strategies and insights that can empower their business to harness the full potential of data innovation and AI.

The dinner at the beautifully restored historic Rubens, was a chance network and engage in pivotal discussions within an elegant setting. Joining us over sumptuous dinner, it was an evening of networking and actionable takeaways that can truly make a difference in guests business journey’s.

  • Cultivating an innovative organisational culture that leverages data: Insights for success in the AI era
  • Can Generative AI revolutionise my business model?
  • From proof of concept to production: how to successfully scale data innovations and AI
  • Navigating the ethical and legal aspects of AI: A practical guide to responsible AI
  • Leading UK retailers attending included – Arqiva / BUPA / Burberry / Dentons / FBN Bank / ghd / Santander / Schneider Electric / Siemens Energy / Standard Chartered / Unilever / Virgin active / Virgin Experience Days
  • Job Roles included – CFOs / Head of Cloud Transformation / Director IT HR & Corp Affairs / Global CFO / Chief Data Officers / CTOs / Head Of Data Global Corporate Banking / Data Director / Head of Global Procurement Strategy & Insights / Head of IT Projects and Programmes / COOs

“Excellent very informative”

– Virgin Active

“Lovely environment, great conversation”

– Dentons Global Advisors

“Very well organized and good to learn from each other and discuss future trend, am interested to have follow up conversations”

– Unilever

“Very enjoyable evening talking about a very pertinent subject”

– Burberry

“Really good group and well managed conversation so felt very inclusive rather than breaking off into multiple conversations. Very much appreciated the efforts of the hosts to keep the energy”

– Virgin Experience Days

“Very interesting and thought provoking dialogue”

– Santander

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