Unlocking AI's Potential for Business Growth

GM Business Growth Hub invites you to a morning where we will explore how AI is reshaping the modern workplace.

With expert insights from Implement AI and PwC, this event will unpack practical ways AI tools and agents can support business growth and boost productivity. Together we aim to unlock potential for embedding personalised AI skills solutions within your business.

Keynote: The Rise of AI Agents in Business

Dr. Aalok Shukla & Piers Linney, Implement AI

• The current state of AI agents today

• What a digital workforce looks like in practice

• How to deploy AI agents for immediate ROI

Panel Discussion: Building Smarter Teams with AI

A diverse panel will explore:

1. Advice on successfully implementing AI tools into your business

2. How AI tools and agents can complement your team

3. The importance of AI skills and digital readiness

4. Ethical and practical considerations for AI adoption

Our Keynote speakers:

Piers Linney, Executive Chairman & Co-founder, Implement AI. Piers is an award-winning technology entrepreneur who has provided technology services to clients ranging from SMEs to FTSE-100 companies across multiple industries, from retail to defence.

Dr. Aalok Shukla, CEO and Co-founder of Implement AI. Dr. Shukla has spoken at conferences in the UK, Ireland, and Portugal. He focuses on AI voice agents and unlocking new capabilities to create an AI advantage.

Our Panel: 

Natasha Moorhouse, Innovation Specialist (Digital), GM Business Growth Hub. Tasha specialises in supporting businesses in Greater Manchester with GenAI, immersive technology, and digital marketing strategy and implementation. Tasha’s background encompasses roles in academia and industry on the use of emerging (XR) technologies in creative & healthcare industries. Previously, Tasha held the role of Research Associate on the Greater Manchester AI Foundry, XR Researcher at the Creative AR/VR Hub, and Registration Chair of the International XR Conference.

Michelle Lockwood, Senior Innovation & Growth Specialist, Innovate UK Business Growth. Prior to joining Innovate UK Business Growth, Michelle worked in the charitable, third sector and university organisations. This work consisted of, designing, securing funding, and delivering on strategic and innovative projects, for different new products and services across sectors. Their experience and skills in business development and strategic partnerships enable them to identify and develop innovative projects, build viable business models, secure and act as a reviewer for grant funding, and act as a key spokesperson to showcase organisations and projects. Michelle enjoys supporting businesses to achieve their ambitions and scale challenges and thrives on adding value to a client’s innovation and/or growth journey.

Whether you're just starting your AI journey or looking to scale your digital transformation, this session will provide real-world examples and guidance to help you take your next steps with confidence.

Eligibility:

• Greater Manchester Businesses Only

As this event is fully-funded, businesses are subject to funders' eligibility criteria. If your place is confirmed, you will receive an email from bghworkshops@growthco.uk with further details.

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