Networking at The AI Summit London

Hosted by the LSE Department of Statistics in collaboration with The AI Summit team

Special Guest: Muhammad Waqar Mustaqeem — Vice President, Insurance and AM, EMEA, MUFG

Kick off your summit by meeting the next generation of AI talent.

📅 Date: 10th June
🕐Time: 9:30 - 10:30
📍 Location: The Networking Lounge

What to expect:

• Curated group from our Future AI Leaders programme
• Selected students from Oxbridge AI X and LSE Department of Statistics
• 15-minute fireside discussion
• 45 minutes of open networking

Connect with emerging talent working across research, governance, technical innovation, and real-world AI applications.

Partner: IFF & Oxford University

Discover how AI can champion the female perspective in business. Join Oxford researchers and industry experts to explore innovative approaches for training AI systems that address gender bias and amplify women's voices in technology.

Topics

• Using AI to tackle gender bias in business
• Female-centric AI development from Oxford University
• Practical applications of AI for gender equity
• Networking with female professionals and allies

Event Details

📅 Date: 10th June
🕐 Time: 14:30 - 15:30
👥 Audience: Female professionals, CXOs, students, and allies

Schedule

14:30 - 14:55 - Expert insights from Pinar Ozcan, Meric Sevgi Eren & Amanda Slavin
14:55 - 15:30 - Open networking & facilitated discussion

Many enterprise AI initiatives fail because governance frameworks aren't designed to support how AI systems actually behave. Join the Responsible AI Institute to explore a practical framework for risk classification that helps organisations unlock AI ROI while moving systems into production responsibly.

Topics

• Clear risk classification as the foundation of AI governance
• Aligning AI builders, risk, and compliance teams effectively
• Real-world insights on why governance slows AI down — and how to fix it
• Networking with leaders navigating enterprise AI deployment

Event Details

📅 Date: 11th June
🕐 Time: 14:30 - 15:30
👥 Audience: AI builders, heads of AI, governance/compliance professionals, and decision-makers

Schedule

14:30 - 14:50 - Opening framing from Manoj Saxena, Hannah Liu & Rohan Saxena
14:50 - 15:30 - Open networking & facilitated discussion

Graphwise is joining AI Summit London this year: exhibiting, speaking, and hosting an evening side event for anyone in London this June working at the intersection of enterprise AI, semantics, and knowledge graphs.

Event Details

📅 Date: 10th June
🕐 Time: 18:30 - 23:00
📍 Location: The Chambers Bar, The Chamberlain Hotel, Tower Bridge
⚙️ Format: Casual evening over drinks, snacks, and conversations in the heart of Tower Bridge

Who is this for?

This evening is intentionally small and curated. You'll fit right in if you are:

• A CEO, Founder, or C-suite leader making strategic bets on AI in your organisation
• A Chief Data, AI, or Digital Officer figuring out how to make AI trustworthy
• A VP or Director of Data & Engineering
• A Head of Innovation or transformation leader

Limited seats available, secure your spot by registering here

👥 Partner: techUK

Join industry leaders to explore practical pathways for scaling agentic AI adoption responsibly. Share insights, discuss implementation challenges, and learn best practices for responsible AI deployment.

Key Topics

• Practical guidance for confident AI adoption: risks, benefits, and operating models
• Emerging trends to strengthen organisational AI frameworks
• Governance structures and change management approaches
• Industry best practices for responsible agentic AI

What You Can Expect

• Frameworks for assessing and managing AI deployment risks
• Peer insights from organisations at different adoption stages
• Networking with senior technology leaders and AI professionals
• Actionable takeaways for your organisation

Event Details

Date: 10 June

Schedule:

1:00–1:05 PM — Welcome & Introduction

1:05–1:30 PM — Panel Discussion

1:30–2:00 PM — Networking

📅 Date: June 11th
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
👥 Partner: DSIT / i.AI

Session Overview

Meet i.AI (Incubator for Artificial Intelligence)—the UK government's dedicated AI team building tools and products that transform public services and deliver better outcomes for millions across the country. Discover the problems we're solving, the products we're shipping, and why some of the most exciting AI careers are happening inside government.

What to Expect

• Lightning demos showcasing real projects the i.AI team is working on right now
• Q&A session with the team
• Open networking – genuine conversations with the people building AI at the heart of government

Format

1:00–1:30 PM: Opening presentation with team overview, live demos, and Q&A

1:30–2:00 PM: Open networking and discussion

Open to all attendees, with a particular focus on Future AI Leaders.

Discover how to design and build AI products from scratch in this interactive session exploring the end-to-end product development process.

Special Guest: Michael Mckenna, Co-Founder and CTO at Gyre Energy

Key Details

📅 Date: Wednesday, 11 June 2026
⏰ Time: 09:30–10:30
🤝 Partner: OxBridge AIX

Audience: Open to all attendees, with focus on Future AI Leaders

What You'll Learn

• The complete design cycle for AI products
• How AI product development differs from traditional hardware and software
• Needfinding, prototyping, and testing techniques

Leveraging generative AI tools to accelerate product development

Session Format

09:30–09:45 — Presentation covering product design fundamentals, the design cycle, and AI acceleration tools, followed by Q&A

09:45–10:30 — Open networking and group discussion

Who Should Attend

Product managers, designers, developers, and anyone interested in building AI-powered products. Perfect for those looking to understand the practical steps of bringing AI products to market.

June 10 | 12:00–1:30 | Taylor & Francis Bookstore

Meet the minds behind some of today’s most thought-provoking books on artificial intelligence, autonomy, machine consciousness, ethics, culture, and emerging technology. Author Connect invites attendees to stop by the Taylor & Francis Bookstore for an informal meet-the-author experience featuring writers exploring the real-world impact of AI across society, defence, community, mobility, publishing, and human-machine futures.

Featured titles include Realistic and Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence, The Military Metaverse, Becoming AI Native: Charting the Next AI Frontier, AI for Community: Preserving Culture and Tradition, Driving Intelligence: The Green Book: Routes to Autonomy, Entanglement: Navigating Complexity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, and Perspectives on Machine Consciousness. Drop in to connect with authors, discover new perspectives, and continue the conversation beyond the conference stage.

June 11 | 12:00–1:00 | Taylor & Francis Bookstore

Thinking about turning your research, expertise, or big idea into a published book? 

Join Taylor & Francis for a practical “How to Get Published” session led by Elliot Morsia. This session will offer insight into the publishing journey, from shaping a strong book concept to understanding what publishers look for and how prospective authors can take the next step. 

Whether you are an academic, practitioner, researcher, or industry expert, this is an opportunity to learn more about bringing your work to a wider audience.