Programme 2026

Tea and coffee will be available, and the Networking Space will be open where you can meet and talk to our sponsors and supporters

An open and honest exploration of how the Wildlife Trusts federation is approaching artificial intelligence; what working with AI means for a values driven, people centred, grassroots and predominantly IRL movement working for nature and communities. The session will look at the federation wide range of AI approaches and strategies including decision making, culture and the opportunities and challenges of AI in this context. Drawing on real examples, strategy work, and lessons learned, we’ll look at how the federation aligns technology with ethics, inclusion, and emotional understanding. Straightforward reflections on successes and failures alike, and a candid discussion about how we can harness AI while staying true to our shared purpose and values.

Unpacking the experiments carried out by cultural organisations who took part in the 2025 Let's Get Real programme.  Plus a deep dive into the strategic insights for the sector.

An opportunity to hear directly from some on the brave and brilliant organisations who have been experimenting with AI as part of the 2025 cohort. 

This practical, troubleshooting session is back again this year with industry experts offering top tips and advice.

Delegates can submit their ‘project’ in advance for inclusion in the session, where they will receive honest, strategic and practical problem-solving guidance delivered in a friendly and supportive environment. The focus is on constructive advice about what is working well and what can be improved, all through the lens of AI. Alongside our panel, we'll be inviting input from the audience too, where there's always rich and varied expertise.

In a sector experiencing exhaustion and rapid technological change, this keynote invites cultural organisations to rethink AI not as a tool for acceleration, but as a means of deceleration and care. Drawing on disability-led creative practice, immersive simulation and healthcare education, Professor Jorge Lopes Ramos explores how rehearsal, co-creation and human-centred design can reduce fear, support ethical decision-making and help organisations experiment with AI in ways that are inclusive, reflective and aligned with their values.

The perfect way to end the day with informal drinks and networking with delegates, speakers, supporters and sponsors.