AI is already in your organisation. The question is who is governing it?

Date: Thursday 1st October 2026
Time: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: TBC , , ,
Cost: Free
Categories:
Member Event

AI isn't coming. It's already here. And most leaders are stuck. Not because they don't care, but because they don't know where to start. How do you move forward without breaking trust? Without damaging your culture? Without taking risks you can't see yet? That's what this session is about.

It's not a technical workshop. It's not about hype or fear. It's about leadership responsibility. We'll look at how AI changes power, accountability and judgement inside your organisation. What should stay with humans. What machines can support. Where you need to stay involved. You'll leave with three things:

  • Greater clarity on where AI fits in your business
  • A calmer way to make decisions
  • Better questions to ask your team

This isn't about having all the answers. It's about feeling confident enough to lead without feeling rushed, exposed or left behind. If you're a leader who cares about fairness, team experience and long-term value, this is for you.

Session designed for CEOs, MDs, board directors, senior leadership teams, NEDs and trustees.

Please note that this event is reserved for members only.

If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact [email protected] for more information.

About the Speakers:

Ben Rayner Founder - Strategic Sherpas

Ben Rayner works with boards and senior leadership teams who need to make the right calls when everything feels uncertain.

His work spans strategy, operations and AI. But his focus is always the same. How decisions get made. How teams respond. How trust stays intact when change happens fast. Leaders come to Ben carrying real concerns. They’re worried about wasting time or money. Pushing teams too hard or moving too slowly. Losing client trust or damaging culture while trying to keep pace.

Ben’s job isn’t to tell them what to do. It’s to create clarity so good decisions can be made deliberately, not reactively. He’s known for helping leaders feel informed, not overwhelmed. Confident, not threatened by technology.

One board member said Ben “accomplished in 6 hours what we couldn’t crack in 6 months.” His sessions leave people feeling heard, respected and better equipped to lead with intention. This event reflects that same approach. AI doesn’t need to be feared or chased. It needs to be led with care, curiosity and common sense.

 

Interested In The Event?

If you’re interested in attending, you can book online here.

For any further enquires about this event, contact [email protected]

With thanks to pro-manchester's event partners