The Next Move: The decisions business leaders need to make about AI now

AI has moved beyond experimentation.

The organisations creating lasting advantage aren’t asking whether they should adopt AI. They’re making strategic decisions about how to scale it, govern it, integrate it into operations and unlock measurable business value.

Join ANS, Microsoft and a select group of business and technology leaders for a morning at The Londoner, where we’ll explore the decisions organisations need to make now to stay competitive in an AI-driven future, as the technology continues to evolve at pace and standing still is no longer an option.

Why Attend?

As AI adoption accelerates, business leaders face a new challenge: determining where to invest, what to prioritise and how to create meaningful outcomes.

This event brings together leaders who are actively navigating those decisions.

You’ll hear first-hand experiences from organisations enabling, adopting and securely scaling AI capabilities. You will gain insight into Microsoft’s vision for the future of AI and agents, and learn practical approaches for turning AI ambition into business advantage.

Hear From

Genuit Group

• Hear from the CIO of one of the UK’s leading building products businesses on the leadership decisions required to create the right foundations for AI, from governance and data readiness through to scaling innovation across a complex organisation.

Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate

• Gain insight from one of the UK’s most respected consumer brands on balancing heritage, innovation and digital transformation. Explore how technology, data and AI are helping drive operational efficiency, customer engagement and long-term business value.

OAG

• Discover how one of the world’s leading travel data platforms is using data, analytics and AI to drive better decision-making, create competitive advantage and unlock new opportunities for growth.

Fuuse

• Hear from the CTO of a rapidly growing technology scale-up operating at the heart of the EV revolution. Learn how agile organisations are embedding AI into products, services and decision-making to accelerate innovation and stay ahead of market change.

AutoRek

• Hear from a technology leader at AutoRek, a global provider of financial data management and reconciliation software, on how intelligent automation, data quality and AI are helping organisations streamline complex business processes, reduce operational risk and drive efficiency at scale. Learn how leading organisations are preparing for a future where automation and AI become embedded across core business functions.

Microsoft

• Hear directly from Microsoft on the key announcements and innovations unveiled at Ignite, and more importantly, what they mean for business leaders in practice. Cut through the hype and gain first-hand insight into the AI, Copilot, security, data and agentic AI developments that are likely to shape technology investment, priorities and competitive advantage over the next 12-24 months.

ANS

• As one of Microsoft’s leading AI, data, security and cloud partners, ANS works with organisations at every stage of their AI journey, from initial strategy and readiness through to adoption, governance, optimisation and business-wide transformation.

Key Takeaways

• Understand how leading organisations are approaching AI investment
• Learn how to move from experimentation to measurable business outcomes
• Explore the opportunities and risks of agentic AI
• Hear real-world lessons from technology leaders across multiple industries
• Gain practical guidance on building an AI strategy that delivers value
• Network with senior technology and business leaders

Secure Your Seat

Meet the speakers

David Threlfall

Chief Information Officer

David Threlfall is a Fractional and Interim CIO with extensive experience in digital transformation, IT strategy, cyber security, and business change. As Interim CIO at Genuit Group and founder of Parachute IT Services, he helps organisations leverage technology to drive growth, reduce risk, and deliver meaningful business outcomes.

Chris Smith

Head of Data & Analytics

Christopher Smith is Head of Data & Analytics at Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate. With a background in utilities and manufacturing, he specialises in helping organisations harness the power of data to improve decision-making, drive transformation, and create measurable business value through modern analytics and insight-led strategies.

Kyle Hill

Chief Technology Officer

Kyle Hill joined ANS in June 2023 as Technical Services Delivery Director, quickly transforming the Professional Services and Centre of Excellence teams into industry leaders. In 2024, Kyle was promoted to Chief Technology Officer to continue developing and scaling world-class cloud, security, and digital services. Kyle is an expert in complex, multi-technology offerings, making him a sought-after authority and speaker on AI readiness and digital transformation. Additionally, he is recognised by Microsoft for his contributions to the tech community as a Regional Director and Most Valuable Professional (MVP).

Chris Huntingford

Director of AI

Chris Huntingford is Director of AI at ANS, helping organisations harness AI, data, and emerging technologies to drive innovation and business value. A recognised technology leader and speaker, he works with business and technology leaders to understand, adopt, and scale AI in practical and impactful ways.

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