Elevate, Connect & Innovate

Risk to Reinvent

Kate Sargent & Eddie Short

Thurs, 16th Oct at 5:30pm. ONLINE

Join our Data Leaders Executive Lounge as we discuss the Risk to Reinvent. Transformation is no mean feat so lets explore the risk of standing still and the risks of change. Whether it's sharing experiences, concepts or insights we progress decision data and elevate careers within a safe & fun space.

Data Decoded

Location: Manchester Central

Date: 21-22 October

Tuesday 21st at 4:45pm

VIP Networking Drinks in the Lounge

Wednesday 22nd October at 4.10pm
➡️ PANEL: Rethinking the data stack - when AI understands the mess we tried to clean with:
🎤 Michelle Conway, Lloyds Banking Group
🎤 Justin Grayston, Tmega, Google Cloud
🎤 Danny Woodruff, Mars and host,
🎤 Nicholas Deveney, Eden Smith Group
📍 Data Engineering, Integration & Automation Theatre

The Eden Smith Winter Party

20th November at 6pm-late

This is the networking event of the calendar. We are back bigger and bolder than ever before in a brand NEW venue offering great keynote speakers & an opportunity for leaders in data & AI to network with their executive peers in a relaxed setting that is full of conversation!

Responsible by Design: Keeping it Human for Modern Leaders

NEW in-person workshop

Location: Covent Garden, London

Date: Wednesday, 26th November

Time: 8am-12pm

This half-day workshop begins with a networking breakfast and equips business leaders with the tools to design ethical, inclusive, and compliant frameworks for AI adoption - ensuring technology works for people, not the other way around.

What to expect:

• Keynote on why leaders - not IT alone - must shape the culture and trust side of AI
• Practical sessions mapping real AI use cases against ethical risks and safe zones
• Co-creation of a People-First AI Charter to turn governance principles into everyday practice
• Guidance on leading change and embedding responsible AI across teams and functions