AI, Cyber, and the Future of Business

September 23, 2026
Manchester - New Bailey Street, Salford, M3 5JL

Join us for a practical session designed to give business leaders a platform to understand and discuss the AI opportunity & the Cyber threat.

Please note: Suitable for SME leaders with 2+FTE. The event is in person. Limited places available.

Small businesses have big ambitions and in today’s fast-moving digital world, AI and cyber security are no longer “nice to have”. But with opportunity these tools offer also comes risk.

This is an interactive executive session designed for SME leaders who want to discuss what these shifts mean for their business, their teams and their future competitiveness. We’ve partnered with BT to deliver this session.

This session will give business leaders the opportunity to:

  • Explore how AI is reshaping the future of business and decision-making
  • Dynamically share experiences and challenges around AI adoption with peers
  • Take part in a live cyber attack simulation to understand how cyber threats unfold in real time
  • Hear real-world examples of how SMEs are using digital tools to improve productivity and efficiency
  • Have their say on the support, tools and leadership needed for SMEs to thrive in an AI-enabled economy

This event is ideal for:

  • Small business owners and founders
  • Non-technical decision-makers
  • Anyone responsible for digital tools, data or online security in a small business

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