From 9:00am

Registration

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

Morning: AI Strategy into Practice

9:50am

Conference welcome and framing the day

10:10am

Opening Keynote - plus Q&A

To be announced

10:50am

Part 1: Getting Real through experimentation

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.

10:30am

Morning break

12:00pm

Part 2: Getting Real through experimentation

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

1:00pm

Lunch and networking

Afternoon: AI Practice into Strategy

2:00pm

Crit Room

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.

3:30pm

Afternoon break

4:00pm

Closing keynote plus panel discussion 

To be announced

4:50pm

Wrap and thanks

5:30pm to 7:00pm

Evening reception and drinks sponsored by Bloomberg Connects

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