AI Transform 2025 is designed to help SMEs unlock the potential of AI with engaging presentations and hands-on workshops. Whether you're looking to tackle deepfake threats, explore the best AI tools for boosting ROI, or simply understand where to start, this conference has something for you. With interactive sessions and practical insights, you'll walk away with real strategies to apply AI in your business - no tech background required.
This panel tackles the question: Is AI the solution to the burnout epidemic - or just another accelerant? As organisations rush to implement AI tools, this session explores how AI can reduce cognitive overload and optimise work, while also addressing the ethical, human, and data challenges that could exacerbate stress and fatigue if not handled responsibly.
Small and mid-sized businesses often feel overwhelmed by the complexity and hype surrounding AI. This panel cuts through the noise to share practical insights, hard-won lessons, and strategic steps from leaders who’ve successfully navigated the AI adoption journey.
How to start building your digital workforce to grow revenue, optimise costs and get ahead in the AI era.
AI is making adversaries better at compromising systems, so it is more important than ever that innovators implement secure innovation practices. Strong cyber security can no longer be viewed as a tomorrow problem for innovators. Cyber defence from adversaries and AI is needed for all your IT systems, and this includes your AI systems. The good news is that there are a range of tools to help you protect yourselves, and AI can be part of your solution.
Deepfake is no longer just a tech buzzword—it is a real and rising threat. AI-generated deepfakes are becoming increasingly sophisticated, targeting SMEs with scams that exploit trust and limited defences to devastating effect. These attacks can create realistic videos, mimic voices, and deceive even the most cautious, leading to financial loss and reputational harm. This talk uncovers how deepfake fraud operates, why SMEs are particularly vulnerable, and the real-world consequences it poses. Most importantly, it provides practical tools and actionable insights to recognise and defend against these deceptive tactics. Walk away equipped to spot deepfakes before they cost your business and learn how to stay one step ahead of fraudsters in the AI-driven world.
Join Heather, Founder of AI for Non-Techies, a training business that works with some of the world's biggest brands. Heather will guide you through the top 10 AI tools to bother with, and how they fit together in a results-packed flow, as well as a transparent breakdown of her own staggering on 1838% ROI on AI tools. Jargon-free, beginner friendly and highly accessible, this talk is a must watch.
Like a guide dog, AI can help us navigate complexity, but without clear guidance, it can become a guard dog, reinforcing barriers and perpetuating stereotypes and bias. Learn practical ways to use Gen AI to produce inclusive outputs. We'll explore the types of bias commonly found in AI systems, how they show up in your day-to-day workflows, and the risks they pose to brand reputation and audience trust. You will learn how to prompt more effectively, evaluate outputs critically, and embed inclusive practices into your Gen AI use. Key Takeaways: • Responsible AI Use: Learn to use Gen AI responsibly in alignment with your company values • Inclusive Prompt Crafting: Build skills to shape prompts that generate inclusive, relevant outputs • Bias Detection: Identify common patterns of bias in AI outputs and know when to intervene.
AI is often sold as a magic wand to instantly solve all your business problems. Yet the reality is often more complex—organisations face challenges that extend well beyond technology. From cultural resistance and governance pitfalls to ethical dilemmas and strategic misalignments, many factors can derail your AI journey. I’ll reveal the common pitfalls that can stand in the way of successful AI adoption, and give you the strategies to avoid them.
Imagine telling an AI, “Add a new field to my CRM for tracking customer birthdays,” or “Set a rule so my team gets notified if a deal is overdue”—and it’s done, instantly. The latest advances in AI now allow business owners to create, customise, and automate their own tools on the fly, with no coding or IT support needed. Your data stays private, your software fits your business, and you’re always in control. But that’s not all—these new AI platforms can also give you access to a virtual boardroom of AI advisors, modeled on world-class business leaders and specialists, to help you make smarter decisions and accelerate growth. In this session, discover how forward-thinking companies are using next-generation AI to build the exact tools they need, connect to their favorite apps, automate workflows, and get strategic advice—simply by having a conversation. Don’t settle for off-the-shelf software. See what’s possible when AI becomes your business builder and advisor.
Discover how SMEs can leverage AI agents to enhance productivity and efficiency. This workshop by ImplementAI explores AI agent implementation strategies, real-world use cases, and live demos tailored for growing businesses. Gain insights to successfully deploy AI agents, streamline your workforce, and drive innovation in an accessible, cost-effective way. Build your workforce and not your payroll.
AI isn’t just for tech giants. In this session, we’ll demonstrate how SME leaders can integrate AI into their day-to-day work to unlock productivity:no coding required. From email automation to AI-powered content creation and decision support, you’ll see practical use cases brought to life in real time. Expect real tools, real examples, and takeaways you can apply immediately.
Curious about what AI can actually do? This hands-on workshop is your guided tour of real-world possibilities - using ChatGPT as your everyday assistant, not your replacement. Discover how AI handles text, voice, images, code, and even web or file inputs to automate tasks, spark creativity, and enhance your workflows. Whether you’re new to AI or just unsure how to start, you’ll leave with practical ideas, working demos, and the confidence to bring AI into your work - without needing to write a single line of code.
AI adoption isn’t a technology project; it’s a business transformation. At Alcea, we believe that unlocking AI’s true value starts with two things, your business strategy and your people, not the software. In this session, we’ll share how aligning AI with real-world use cases that serve your business goals delivers meaningful results. But strategy alone isn't enough. The mindset of your leadership team: curious, open, and unafraid to explore, is crucial. We’ll explore why C-suite buy-in, paired with organisation-wide awareness and upskilling, sets the stage for AI that is safe, ethical, and impactful. From boardroom to front line, every team member plays a role in making AI work and keeping your data safe. Join us to learn how taking everyone on the journey, from strategic clarity to cultural readiness, drives sustainable productivity, smarter decisions, and future-fit businesses.
AI is no longer a futuristic concept; it's a present-day necessity for SMEs seeking to thrive. Join Ged Leigh from The Marketing Centre, for a demystifying session that cuts through the hype and delivers actionable strategies. Discover how AI is transforming the SME landscape, learn pragmatic steps you can take today to leverage AI for growth, and understand how to bring your team onboard. Walk away with a clear roadmap for integrating AI into your business, boosting efficiency, enhancing customer engagement, and future-proofing your SME in an increasingly AI-driven world.
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You’ve probably all used AI chat tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, but you may not realize how much more you can get from them if you ask for things in the right ways. In this talk, David will give you a non-techie introduction to prompting and how to get more from your AI conversations. He’ll cover things like giving your AI a role to play, how to get it give you things in different ways, getting it to prioritize its feedback, and even how to get your AI to help you get even more from your AI!
