AI Strategy Lab

Interactive Lab preparing forward-thinking businesses to be future-ready in the artificial intelligence (AI) age.

Background

We’re living in uncertain, yet exciting times! Technology is changing and advancing at pace. Where are the opportunities and what are the implications for business and the wider economy? Artificial Intelligence (Agentic AI, Agents, Cluster Agents, Quantum Tech, Super Computers, Beyond Binary, Beyond Agents, the race to the top), data-integrity and cyber security are hot topics right now. How does business navigate and stay ahead of the agenda? How do you make complex decisions (including investment plans) and how do you ensure maximum benefit and return on investment?

💧 The Time 0900-1330 on Thursday 01 October 2026

💧 The Place Howden, One Creechurch Place, London EC3A 5AF

💧 The Agenda (scroll down)

💧 Tickets Limited spaces. Super Early Bird £70 + Eventbrite fee (until 1800 15 Jun)

Join us in heart of London's Square Mile for 'Tech Futures - AI Strategy Lab', an interactive morning of expert briefings and interactive sessions where we'll:

💧Address the Strategy Gap and help you create (or refresh) your Digital Roadmap

💧Explore how you as business leaders navigate and engage with AI, emerging technology & cyber issues

💧Provide insights and actionable take-aways for you to take back to your business and sector

PROGRAMME

0900 Arrivals & Refreshments

0930 Shape of Day (Mo Humphries, Futurist, Pale Blue Hat)

Lab Moderator (Darryl Sparey, MD, Hard Numbers)

0935 Welcome by our Hosts Howden (Christina Leo, Executive Director, Head of Cyber - UK, Howden)

LIGHTENING ROUNDS + INTERACTIVE SESSIONS

0945 The Landscape - AI in action & future insights (Guest Speaker reveal coming)✨

Icebreaker

Hot Button Issues - Risks & Opportunities

1005 Legislative landscape

1015 AI, cyber & data scenarios

1025 GEO*, reputation, governance & ethics (Paul Stollery, Creative Director, Hard Numbers)

1035 Impact Mapping

1100 COFFEE & NETWORKING

1130 Planning, investment decisions and the returns

1140 Strategic Roadmapping

1150 Roadmapping, Actions & Takeaways

1245 LUNCH

1330 Close

*GEO = Generative Engine Optimisation

Who Should Attend?

Movers, Shakers, Rising stars from across the sectors - advanced manufacturing, construction, creative, finance, life sciences, professional, tech

💧Directors 💧Founders 💧Ops Directors 💧Marketing/PR Leads

💧Sales Directors 💧IT Heads

Benefits

💧You'll gain an understanding of AI (context, current applications, future insights)

💧You'll catch a glimpse of the future enabling your business to anticipate technology advancements, emerging trends, disruptors and practical applications

💧You'll leave with an understanding of strategies and practical tips for accelerating AI-driven growth, adoption and use of emerging technologies in the workplace.

💧 You'll share insights and experiences with industry leaders, innovators and experts and gain inspiration and tips for navigating and charting the right path for your business and team.

💧You'll gain a fresh perspective and identify some common challenges, break out of silo-thinking and who knows... you might come up with your next 'big idea'!

Lab Partners

Hard Numbers - Thanks to Claire Simpson, Darryl Sparey and Geraldine Fernandez for supporting the Lab and helping shape an amazing programme!

Howden - We are grateful to the brilliant Cyber Team at Howden (Amita Virdi, Christina Leo, Naomi Cresswell and Rebecca Bridgland) for hosting us at their stunning offices.

Pale Blue Hat - We're delighted to bring the 'Tech Futures' AI Strategy Lab to the City! The happening place and heart of London's world renown business district! We're delighted to collaborate with such forward-thinking businesses and are grateful for their expertise in helping shape and bring the Lab to life!

Image | Gherkin & Robot by Mo. The Tech Futures Font is Astron.

Small Print | Guest list will be shared with speakers and the Tech Futures team ahead of event for organisation purposes. Informal photos will be taken on day. If you do not want to feature in photos please let organiser know. The organiser reserves the right to adapt and change the programme.

In-house Business Futures Lab

Pale Blue Hat is also offering in-house 'AI Strategy & Policy Labs' bringing together cross-department teams to help shape your strategy, governance and policy frameworks. If this is an option you'd like to explore drop me a DM here on Eventbrite or DM me (Mo Humphries) on LinkedIn.