About this Event
AI for Business — Practical AI for Leaders, SMEs & Founders
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept, it is already reshaping how businesses operate, compete and grow. Yet for many business leaders, founders and SMEs, the challenge is not whether to adopt AI, but how to do so responsibly, strategically and with real commercial impact.
AI for Business is a curated event series designed to cut through the noise and hype, and focus on practical, business-led AI adoption.
Each session brings together business leaders, SME owners, innovators and AI practitioners to explore:
- How AI is being used today across different business functions
- What AI can (and cannot) realistically deliver for non-tech organisations
- Where the biggest opportunities and risks lie for SMEs
- How to approach AI adoption with the right strategy, governance and mindset
What you’ll gain from attending
✔ A clearer understanding of how AI can support your business goals
✔ Real examples of AI use in operations, marketing, finance and decision-making
✔ Insight into risks, ethics and governance and how to manage them sensibly
✔ The ability to ask practical questions and learn from peers facing similar challenges
✔ New connections with business leaders navigating AI adoption
Who should attend
- SME owners and founders
- Business leaders and directors
- Innovation, operations and strategy professionals
- Consultants and advisors working with SMEs
- Anyone responsible for shaping how AI is used within an organisation
No prior AI knowledge is required - just curiosity and an openness to learn.
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Arrival & Networking
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:20 PM
Why AI Matters for SMEs Now
Info: • The shift from hype to practical application
• AIC4B approach to what SMEs can realistically implement today
• What we hope you’ll take away from the session
🕑: 06:20 PM - 07:00 PM
AI in Action with The Marketing Pod
Info: • The business challenge
• What was tried (and what didn’t work)
• The AI solution implemented
• Tools used and how they were applied
• Measurable results and lessons learned
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
AI Tools You Can Use This Week
Info: A series of short practical demonstrations:
Demo 1: Managing Tenders – MeshWorks - Automating tenders for both sides
Demo 2: Sales & Proposals – Super Benji - AI-assisted lead handling and proposal creation
Demo 3: Lead Conversion - Aizee - Agentic Lead Capture
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:15 PM
So What Next? Taking Your First Step with AI
Info: Opportunities to continue the journey with the AIC4B:
o Workshops
o Diagnostics
o Community / network
🕑: 08:15 PM - 09:00 PM
Networking & Discussion
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Bradfield Centre, 184 Cambridge Science Park Milton Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
