Innovation Without Exposure: Governing AI and Technology for Growth

Date: Tuesday 6th October 2026
Time: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Department Bonded Warehouse , 18 Lower Byrom Street, , M3 4AP
Cost: Free
Categories:
Member Event
Technology & Innovation
As organisations accelerate their adoption of new technologies, with AI at the front of the queue, the question is no longer whether to adopt, but how to do so responsibly.

This breakfast panel will bring together specialist speakers and industry experts from across the region’s legal, academic and technology sectors to share their insights, best practices and success stories, while exploring the governance of AI and technology and the foundations businesses need to ensure adoption is safe, compliant, commercially effective and capable of delivering measurable ROI.

During the session, the discussion will explore several critical themes:
> Key considerations for AI protection, security, governance and safety
> The evolving legal landscape, including regulatory and compliance obligations
> Whether organisations have the right processes in place to deliver achievable, measurable results
> How to build momentum and prevent AI success from becoming an ever-moving goalpost
> How businesses are managing compliance, hallucinations, AI context and model drift to reduce legal and reputational risk
> Practical guidance on how and where to get started

This session is ideal for business leaders, technology leaders, operating partners and portfolio teams seeking a clear and practical understanding of how to adopt AI responsibly, reduce risk and create sustainable commercial value.

We’ve set aside time for networking after the session if you’d like to speak with any of the speakers.
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:

Steve Lydford Managing Director - Codurance

As UK Managing Director at Codurance, Steve Lydford is a seasoned technology leader specialising in guiding organisations and their investors to build scalable, resilient, software and platforms that accelerate business performance and value. His expertise spans strategic software modernisation, engineering excellence, and leveraging AI to create competitive advantage, ensuring clients can scale confidently and realise their full potential

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]

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