- VENUE | 14 Hills
- LOCATION | London, United Kingdom
- DATE | September 2024
- EVENT | Tech Intelligence Dinner
- TOPIC | Gen AI: Friend or Foe?
Situated high above the bustling crowds of Fenchurch Street, 14 Hills restaurant, bar and truly stunning private dining room offer unparalleled views across the capital and as far as the hills. Boasting floor to ceiling windows, exquisite design by Robert Angell, and the best of modern British cuisine with a touch of French flair.
Stepping from the exclusive express lift, the impressive scene greets you! Bringing the outside in, guests are immersed in an indoor garden dressed abundantly with a variety of trees and shrubs, whilst taking in many of London’s greatest landmarks: Tower Bridge, The Shard and Canary Wharf.
On arrival the attendees enjoyed a Champagne reception and the opportunity to network with peers. Once the welcomes had been completed it was straight down to business and a discussion centred around Generative AI. Which continues to dominate the headlines and reshape the business landscape.
Its accessibility, ubiquity, and transformative potential make it a game-changer for organisations and IT departments worldwide. The benefits of which are clear, but how can you stop it going wrong?
Over a superb three course dinner, the conversation was intense as a variety of real life case studies were discussed. Whilst looking at the Common pitfalls of poor deployment, including cost overruns and prompt failures.
During coffee an open forum Q&A session ensued, allowing guests to expand their knowledge and provide a deeper understanding of Gen AI.
Key topic areas included –
- Understanding what gen AI and Copilot for Security can and can’t do.
- Recognising AI is an investment in people, not a replacement of them.
- Avoidinging board disappointment and ensuring expectations are not inflated.
- Addressing the challenging dynamic of out-tasking to an MSSP, and investing in AI – are you paying twice?
- Getting started: Key building blocks for readiness and secure implementation, including data security, permissions management, and prompt engineering.
Wrapping up with closing remarks from the event hosts and experts, it was clear that guests had seen the value in attending this Tech Intelligence Dinner.
- Organisations attending included – Argos / Aviva / Clyde & Co / Compass Group / Eni Global Energy / Insignis Cash / Phaidon International / The Nurture Landscapes Group / The Travel Corporation / Tysers and UBS amongst others
- Job Roles included – Director – Strategic Partnerships / Head of Data & Generative AI / COO / CIOs / CISOs / Group Growth & ESG Solutions Director / Group Growth & ESG Solutions Director / Heads of Compliance / MD – Clients and Technology / Heads of Risk and Financial CrimeDirector
“Great event – excellent setting – hosts engaging informative and interesting, simple to gain better understanding of the subject with technical experts on hand to provide great responses to questions asked”
– Tysers
“Informative and friendly discussion, covering the challenges, considerations in using or adopting AI. Great format and location”
– UBS
“The discussion provided valuable insights and allowed me to gain knowledge from diverse experiences across various fields. Additionally, it was a great opportunity to connect with professionals and expand my network”
– ENI Global Energy
