Andy Pardoe
Senior Executive & AI Leader
Informed AI
An executive with 30+ years in IT, business, and management across industries like Financial Services, Retail, Media, Telecoms, and Health Services. Consults on AI strategy, governance, ethics, and innovation. Renowned AI thought leader, keynote speaker, and author with a global network. Experienced in technical architecture, IT governance, vendor management, and business process re-engineering. Managed multimillion-pound budgets and global teams (200+). Skilled in project management, stakeholder management, and delivering complex projects. Works in client-centric environments, turning business visions into production applications. Author of several AI books, with more planned.
Presentations
AI Strategy for Business Growth – Challenges & Opportunities
AI Adoption is happening across all industries at a blistering rate, those firms that are early adoptions look to gain significant benefits in many areas of their business. But those that wait risk the same fate as companies such as Kodak and Blockbusters. AI is the new disruptive technology that will change the business landscape in ways we are only just beginning to understand. Talking with hundreds of executives across firms of all sizes, Andy understands the real issues management teams are facing with the adoption of AI.
Panel Sessions
Why AI Won’t Replace You
AI is not a threat to jobs but a powerful tool to enhance business operations. The discussion will explore how AI can be integrated into SMEs to boost productivity and efficiency. Through real-world experience, our panelists will demonstrate successful AI adoption in small and medium businesses. AI must be viewed as a partner for growth, giving competitive advantages over those not implementing it, while highlighting the irreplaceable value of human skills in the AI-driven future.