Breaking Through the AI Adoption Barrier for Housing Associations
Session overview
Move beyond experimentation and unlock real business value from AI.
Many organisations have already invested in AI and Microsoft Copilot. Progress has been made, pilots launched and early use cases delivered. However, for many, momentum has stalled before reaching full-scale adoption.
If you’re struggling to move from experimentation to production, you’re not alone. Join ANS and industry leaders as we explore why organisations are getting stuck and what it takes to successfully scale AI across your business.
This session will look at the common barriers that prevent AI programmes from moving forward, and the practical steps organisations can take to build confidence, align stakeholders and create a more structured, scalable approach.
Key takeaways
In this session, you will:
- Gain insight into why AI initiatives often stall after initial success
- Learn how to move from pilot programmes to full production
- Understand how to align stakeholders and build trust in your AI strategy
- Discover how to rethink processes to drive real transformation, not just automation
- Explore how to establish strong foundations across platforms, governance and observability
- Learn how to transition from fragmented use cases to a scalable AI approach
Our Speakers
James Pollard, Industry Lead in Housing at ANS
Jason Earnshaw, AI Platform Copilot + Power - Practice Lead at ANS
Vicki Holman, Ecosystem Architect for Copilot at ANS
Aaron Bell, Head of Pre-Sales: Digital at ANS
Who Should Attend?
This event is ideal for organisations looking to scale AI beyond early experimentation, including:
- IT and Technology Leaders (CIOs, CTOs, IT Directors)
- Data and AI Leaders
- Digital Transformation and Innovation Leads
- Business Leaders driving operational change
- Stakeholders responsible for AI strategy or Microsoft Copilot adoption
Perfect for teams who have started their AI journey but want to unlock greater value and scale with confidence.