We recognise that the world of AI, and how organisations are choosing to use it is evolving at pace. Rather than fixing the agenda too far in advance, this session is designed to respond directly to what you want to know, learn, or move forward with at the time of delivery.

Whether your questions are about strategic direction, practical application, ownership and governance, or simply building confidence and literacy across the organisation, this will be a responsive, member-led session shaped around your current realities. When you register, you’ll be invited to help set the agenda, with additional space on the day for live discussion and Q&A.

What this session will cover

Because this is an AI Surgery, the focus is less on pre-set content and more on tackling the real questions DIN members are grappling with. The session will be shaped around themes emerging from the group, which may include:

• Sense-checking current thinking on AI and separating hype from what is genuinely useful now
• Exploring where organisations are experimenting with AI, where they are stuck, and what feels unclear or risky
• Discussing practical use cases across different parts of the organisation – not just People Services – and what it takes to scale responsibly
• Considering issues of ownership, capability, governance and accountability as AI use grows
• Building confidence and literacy at leadership and board level to enable better decisions about AI investment and direction
• Creating space to test ideas, ask “naïve” questions, and learn from peers facing similar challenges

The emphasis will be on relevance, practicality and shared learning, ensuring the conversation reflects the state of AI at the time and the needs of those in the room.

About the Presenter and uptakeAI

Andrew Whyatt-Sames, a respected thought leader in AI-driven organisational transformation, brings extensive experience in guiding teams through digital innovations that drive measurable results. uptakeAI, is an Official AI education partner for Disruptive Innovators Network and specialises in bridging the AI knowledge gap, supporting organisations in maximising AI’s potential responsibly and effectively across whole businesses.

Lucy Pitt, Co-founder is an entrepreneur and pioneering leader in strategic innovation and business growth. She is passionate about democratising learning and equipping organisations with vital future-of-work skills through AI.

Who should attend:
This session is designed for leaders and practitioners from across the organisation who are curious about AI and want to develop their understanding of how to use it well, responsibly and to real effect.

It will be particularly valuable for:

• People Services leaders, OD and L&D colleagues shaping workforce strategy, capability and ways of working
• Technology, digital and data leaders exploring how AI can be applied, governed and scaled across the organisation
• Senior leaders and managers responsible for setting direction, making investment decisions, or sponsoring AI-enabled change
• Policy, governance, risk or transformation leads involved in assurance, ethics and organisational readiness
• Anyone with a growing interest in AI who wants to build confidence, ask questions, and move beyond hype to practical understanding

You don’t need to be a technical expert. This session welcomes the experimenters, the cautious, the curious and those who are simply trying to make sense of what AI means for their role, their team, and the wider organisation.... all are welcome!

We’d love you to join any individual session, but to get the greatest value and build a more rounded, practical understanding of AI, we recommend attending all three sessions in the programme.s leaders responsible for strategic development and delivery of People services, and IT collaborators focused on creating an efficient, strategic HR function.

uptakeAI is an Official AI education partner of Disruptive Innovators Network