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An Executive AI Summit -14 October 2026 | 12:00pm–6:00pm | Science and Industry Museum, Manchester
4 min read
Most organisations are exploring AI. Frontier Firms are building a strategy to make it a competitive advantage.
Join us for an exclusive executive forum designed for technology and business leaders looking to move beyond AI experimentation and develop a practical approach to long-term success.
Whether your organisation is taking its first steps with AI or looking to build on existing investments, this event will explore what it takes to create a clear AI strategy that delivers real business value.
Through expert insights, peer discussion and practical examples, you’ll gain a better understanding of how leading organisations are approaching AI and what it means to become a Frontier Firm.
AI is rapidly transforming the way organisations operate, compete and innovate. However, many leaders are still navigating where to focus, what to prioritise and how to turn potential into measurable outcomes.
This event is designed to help you develop a clearer view of what successful AI adoption looks like in practice.
By attending, you’ll gain:
(Additional details will be shared with confirmed attendees)
12:00 – Arrival, lunch and informal networking
13:00 – The AI opportunity: what business leaders need to know An executive briefing on the latest developments shaping the AI landscape, emerging trends, and the strategic decisions organisations should be considering today.
13:20 – What separates frontier firms from the rest Explore how leading organisations are moving beyond experimentation and embedding AI into day-to-day operations to drive measurable business outcomes.
13:45 – The art of the possible Live demonstrations showcasing how AI can unlock new opportunities across productivity, decision-making and customer experience.
14:30 – AI in action A real-world perspective on turning AI ambition into business value, including lessons learned, challenges overcome and outcomes achieved.
15:00 – From strategy to adoption Why successful AI programmes require more than technology alone, and how organisations can create the foundations for long-term success.
15:30 – Executive breakout sessions Facilitated peer discussions designed to help you identify priorities, challenges and opportunities within your own organisation.
16:28 – Closing remarks
16:38 – Networking drinks reception Continue the conversation with fellow business leaders, Microsoft specialists and industry peers in an informal setting.
18:00 – Event close
Watch highlights from our previous executive AI event, where senior technology and business leaders came together to discuss the opportunities, challenges and practical realities of AI adoption.
This event is designed for senior decision-makers responsible for technology, transformation and business growth, including:
Attendance is limited to encourage meaningful discussion, peer networking and knowledge sharing.
Located in the heart of Manchester, the Science and Industry Museum provides a fitting backdrop for an afternoon focused on innovation, technology and the future of business.
Join Microsoft and BCN to explore how organisations are developing the strategies, capabilities and leadership required to become Frontier Firms in the age of AI.
Attendance is limited to keep discussions high‑value and relevant. Find out more about how to be a frontier firm and AI governance.
