Artificial Intelligence is no longer a “maybe”, it is a real and immediate boardroom issue. From risk and regulation to tenant services and financial strategy, AI is already influencing strategic decisions across housing. In this session Guy Marshall an Ai strategist will give Board members the insight and tools needed to lead confidently with Ai in a rapidly evolving environment.

Attendees will learn:

• What AI is (and isn’t), and how it’s already being used across housing
• How to oversee AI-enabled change: Good questions to ask executives
• Governance considerations: Value for money, data ethics, transparency, accountability, and regulation
• How to assess trade-offs between opportunity, risk, and customer outcomes in AI strategy
• How to build Board-level fluency to support long-term decision-making in the age of automation

About our speaker

Dr Guy Marshall is a technology strategist, Chartered Mathematician, AI governance expert, and board-level leader working at the intersection of digital transformation and social impact. With a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and 15 years of experience spanning the housing, infrastructure, retail, and public sectors, Guy specialises in aligning data-driven decisions and emerging technologies with ethical governance and commercial value. He is Chief Technology Officer at PorthouseDean Structural Engineers, a Board Member at OneManchester, and Chair of the Housing AI Leadership and Implementation Exchange (HAILIE, see housingai.org). He also serves as President of Manchester Statistical Society.

Who should attend?

Anyone who is a board member of a housing provider and is a DIN member will benefit from attending this session with Guy.

Attendance is free as part of your DIN subscription