Event: Turn AI into real business results
AI is already being used in your business. But is it being used to move your business forward?
Discover where AI truly adds value, how to adopt it with purpose, and how to keep your business secure and in control.
A practical briefing for business leaders and managers.
Date: 12 November | Time: 9.30am – 1pm | Location: The Manchester Deansgate Hotel (formerly Hilton)
What you will learn
From experimentation to structured, secure and productive AI adoption.
✔ Where AI saves time, cost and supports growth
✔ How to replace experimentation with a plan
✔ A practical approach to adoption
✔ Structure, policies and ownership
✔ Best practices for security, data and compliance
✔ How to prioritise use cases with demonstrations
✔ Which tools to use and measure success
✔ Make informed decisions before deploying AI widely
Agenda & Speakers
| Time | Description | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
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9:30am |
Welcome |
Matt Royle, Marketing Director, commited |
|
9:35am |
Where AI delivers real value
Copilot explained, practical applications, live demonstrations, Q&A. |
Edd Dale, Learning & Development Director, Illuminate Learning |
|
10:35am |
Coffee Break |
|
|
10:50am |
From experiments to implementation
AI readiness, the plan, governance, policies, security, licensing, Q&A. |
Will Gardner-Brennand, Commercial Director, commited |
|
11:10am |
Keeping AI adoption secure
Tools and controls to support responsible AI use. |
Acronis person, Acronis JT |
|
11:30am |
Panel debate: Making AI work for your business
Panelists: Edd Dale, Will Gardner-Brennand, Acronis bod
Your questions answered. Practical questions about value, risk, adoption and return on investment. |
Host: Matt Royle |
|
12:00pm |
Lunch & Networking |
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1:00pm |
Close |
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Turn AI into a managed, secure and productive business tool.
Car Park
Great Northern NCP found directly opposite the Hotel
- 2 Watson St, Manchester M3 4EF
Public Transport
- Train – Deansgate Station – 4 minute walk
- Tram – Deansgate-Castlefield stop – 2 minute walk
Useful Resources
Microsoft AI Report
AI, Human agency and the opportunity for every organisation.
Microsoft Scenario Library
Explore practical Copilot scenarios by role/function.
SME AI success kit
Discover use cases,
readiness and practical templates.