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AI Beyond the Hype: What Public Institutions Are Really Doing?

AI Beyond the Hype: What Public Institutions Are Really Doing?

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A workshop titled AI Beyond the Hype will be held at a venue to be announced in Leeds on 30 September 2026. Public sector leaders will share insights on AI value, innovation, risk, and the future of public institutions. Attendance is free.

Public sector leaders share how AI is delivering value, balancing innovation and risk, and shaping the future of public institutions.

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping how organisations operate, make decisions and deliver value. Across government departments, public bodies and arm's-length organisations, AI is creating new opportunities to improve productivity, enhance services and support economic growth. But successful adoption requires more than technology alone, it requires the right governance, the right culture and an approach that reflects the needs and risk appetite of each organisation.

Join leaders from the National Wealth Fund (NWF), UK Export Finance (UKEF) and the British Business Bank (BBB) as they discuss how their organisations are using AI to drive innovation, improve operations and create better outcomes. The panel will explore practical lessons learned, the importance of establishing effective AI governance, and how organisations can find the right balance between innovation, risk and accountability.

The discussion will cover:

How AI is being used today to deliver real business value.

Building governance frameworks that enable, rather than hinder, innovation.

Finding the right level of AI adoption for your organisation's size, maturity and risk profile.

The opportunities and challenges of AI in regulated and public sector environments.

What the future of AI means for public institutions and the wider economy.

We're also delighted that Microsoft will be joining the session, bringing their AI expertise and practical experience from supporting organisations across the public and private sectors. Think of them as your AI Agony Aunt, ready to answer your questions, share insights and provide practical guidance on everything from AI strategy and governance to adoption, security and emerging technologies.

Whether you're just starting your AI journey or looking to scale existing initiatives, this session will provide practical insights, real-world experiences and an opportunity to ask the questions you've always wanted answered.

Networking with refreshments starts at 5:30pm and the session will begin at 6:00pm.

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AI Beyond the Hype: What Public Institutions Are Really Doing? takes place on Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 17:30.

AI Beyond the Hype: What Public Institutions Are Really Doing? is held at Leeds (Whitehall Quay, Leeds, LS1 4HR).

Entry to AI Beyond the Hype: What Public Institutions Are Really Doing? is free.

The forecast for AI Beyond the Hype: What Public Institutions Are Really Doing? is Mainly clear · 19°C. Rain likely — worth a coat for the walk in.

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