Ellen Bishop
Founder, Managing Director
Alcea Consulting Limited
Ellen Bishop founded Alcea in 2017 as a communications consultancy, delivering tailored strategies to help businesses communicate more effectively. By 2023, Ellen had transformed the business after delving into the opportunities offered by AI technology. During this period, she personally adopted AI tools within Alcea, discovering how they could enhance creativity, streamline strategic work, and drive results.
Through this journey, Ellen recognised a significant gap in the market. Many businesses lacked the expertise and knowledge to adopt AI successfully and fully benefit from its potential. In response, she evolved Alcea’s focus to provide comprehensive AI solutions that demystify the technology, remove jargon, and provide clear pathways for AI adoption. Her services are designed to ensure businesses of all sizes can confidently integrate AI tools, with the support and training necessary for long-term success.
Ellen’s approach is grounded in her deep understanding of communication, project management, and her professional experience. She focuses on delivering practical solutions that empower businesses to make the most of the AI revolution, while ensuring a smooth, safe, and sustainable transformation.
Beyond Alcea, Ellen is an accomplished speaker and podcaster, dedicated to sharing her insights on AI’s impact on business and fostering discussions on its long-term benefits. She is passionate about helping organisations adopt AI effectively, ensuring they are equipped to thrive in an increasingly AI-driven world.
Presentations
There's an AI tool for that: How AI can help your business
In this presentation, Alcea Consulting Limited will explore the transformative potential of AI tools for businesses across various sectors. Attendees will learn how AI can address common challenges in marketing, customer engagement, HR management, and governance, offering practical solutions to drive efficiency and growth. We will highlight the role of the AI Council and discuss strategies to integrate AI in a way that empowers human-driven decision-making. Discover how your business can harness AI to innovate and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. Join us and take the first step toward an AI-powered future.
Panel Sessions
Unlocking AI Potential for SMEs: Practical Approaches for Real-World Success
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often perceive AI adoption as a complex and expensive process, but the reality is that AI can deliver tangible benefits such as operational efficiency, improved decision-making, and new revenue streams. This panel will explore the practical steps that SMEs can take to successfully integrate AI into their businesses, from assessing readiness to selecting the right tools and strategies. Panelists will share case studies and real-world examples of how AI has transformed small businesses, providing attendees with actionable insights into how to drive growth, streamline processes, and enhance customer experiences through AI.