Driving AI Adoption for Business Impact
Join us for a panel discussion on driving AI adoption for business impact.
As AI shifts from experimentation to everyday, organisations across Greater Manchester and beyond are asking the same question: how do we move from pilots to real world results? This session will explore what it takes to embed AI responsibly and effectively—so teams can deliver measurable value, not just proofs of concept.
Bringing together business leaders, technologists and change specialists, the discussion will examine why AI adoption matters now and how to build momentum across the enterprise. We’ll look at the cultural, operational and ethical foundations that enable AI to scale—from identifying high value use cases and setting up the right operating model, to building trust, skills and guardrails.
Our panel will share lived experiences from different sectors, highlight the common pitfalls that stall progress (from data readiness and governance to skills gaps and stakeholder confidence), and offer practical advice you can apply immediately. Expect candid lessons, example outcomes, and clear guidance on measuring impact and communicating ROI.
Whether you’re a senior leader shaping strategy, a functional owner seeking productivity gains, or a practitioner tasked with delivery, this conversation will give you actionable insights to accelerate adoption—safely, inclusively and at pace.
Spaces are limited—register now to be part of this essential conversation on turning AI ambition into business impact.
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About the Speakers:
Jess is a Principal Consultant at Gate One with hands-on experience driving AI adoption and transformation within the public sector. Since 2023, Jess has worked in partnership with civil servants to experiment and scale Department wide AI Services to 1000s of users, navigate cultural barriers to AI adoption, and define and evaluate the value and benefits AI-enabled services unlock for Government.
Richard is a data scientist and AI developer with extensive experience in consulting, having led the AI R&D team at Deloitte Ventures and held technical roles at BAE Systems and the RAND Corporation. He specialises in building and scaling AI agents, using workflow and orchestration as the backbone for taking AI from prototype to production. He is also a cinematographer, making films both with and without AI.
Ben Fawcett, is a leading expert in AI assurance and security, specialising in the evaluation of AI models for high-stakes, national security environments. Drawing on nearly 14 years of experience as a Royal Navy Commissioned Officer, he bridges the gap between frontline operational requirements and cutting-edge machine learning.
Ben leads the development of the AI Model Arena in partnership with the UK’s Defence AI Centre (DAIC), establishing new benchmarks for AI robustness and reliability.
Sarah is a strategic public sector leader with over 25 years of experience driving transformation, policy and organisational change across the NHS, local and central government. With a distinguished career, Sarah brings extensive expertise in governance and corporate strategy and is passionate about improving services through collaboration, innovation and citizen engagement.’
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