AI & Future Tech Forum: Investment Trends & Governance in AI-first Business

Join us for an evening of networking, insight and discussion at the AI & Future Tech Forum. During this evening event, we will explore the evolving landscape of AI-first businesses. Discover the latest investment trends and governance developments shaping the future of AI and emerging technologies.

Hosted by TechWM in partnership with IBM, and supported by DSIT, Innovate UK, Innovation Alliance for the West Midlands, West Midlands Combined Authority, and venue sponsor RBG Brewin Dolphin, this forum is designed to equip tech leaders with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to turn innovation into impact.

Whether you’re experimenting with AI or scaling enterprise applications, this event offers real-world examples, expert panels, and direct access to key stakeholders in the region’s tech ecosystem.

Who should attend:

Tech founders & startup leaders

Scaleups exploring AI integration

Corporate innovation & digital transformation leads

Investors & ecosystem enablers

Agenda:

5 - 6pm - Drinks reception & networking

6 - 7pm - Insight into current investment trends and policy updates on AI-first innovations

7 - 8pm - Light bites & Networking

Inclusivity Matters: Innovation Alliance for the West Midlands is committed to making innovation inclusive for all. During registration, we ask a few demographic questions. Your responses are confidential and used only to improve accessibility and representation at our events.

Sponsored by: IBM

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