As businesses move beyond experimenting with artificial intelligence to integrating it into everyday operations, industry leaders will gather in London this October to examine how organisations can scale AI responsibly, strengthen cybersecurity and turn emerging technologies into measurable business value.
AI LIVE: The London Summit has announced additional speakers for its inaugural event, scheduled for 20–21 October 2026 at Olympia London. Organised by BizClik Media and AI Magazine, the two-day conference and exhibition is expected to bring together more than 2,000 executives, technology specialists and innovators under the theme Technology + Human Purpose.
The newly announced speakers include Jane Smith, Field Chief Data & AI Strategy Officer for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at ThoughtSpot; Florence Mottay, Group Chief Information Security Officer at Zalando; Elisa Sai, Vice President of Analytics & AI at Capgemini Invent; Markus Kede, Senior Vice President and Chief AI Officer at Lundbeck; and Cayleigh O’Dwyer, AI Transformation & Culture Leader at Lloyds Banking Group.
Their contributions will address different aspects of enterprise AI adoption, from large-scale implementation and cybersecurity to organisational change and the use of artificial intelligence in scientific research.
Smith will participate in a discussion on the future of enterprise AI, examining how businesses can move from isolated projects to organisation-wide deployment while maintaining governance and demonstrating measurable returns. Mottay will explore the security implications of increasingly intelligent and automated systems, including AI-powered attacks and data vulnerabilities.
Sai will bring a perspective on translating AI capabilities into practical business outcomes, while Kede will discuss the technology’s potential in biopharmaceutical research. His session will consider how AI, supercomputing and advances in neuroscience could help accelerate drug discovery and support the development of treatments.
O’Dwyer will focus on the people and organisational capabilities required to make AI transformation successful, including leadership, workplace culture, change management and the development of skills needed to support adoption at scale.
The expanded programme reflects a broader shift in the business conversation around AI. As more organisations invest in the technology, attention is increasingly turning to how it can be implemented effectively, governed responsibly and integrated into existing teams and processes.
AI LIVE will feature more than 50 speakers across ten content themes, alongside four executive workshops and an Immersive AI Experience featuring live demonstrations and interactive showcases. Topics will include generative AI, automation, digital identity, governance and enterprise transformation.
By bringing together decision-makers and specialists from different industries, the summit aims to provide a forum for sharing practical experience and exploring the opportunities and risks associated with AI deployment.
AI LIVE: The London Summit will take place on 20–21 October 2026 at Olympia London. Further information about the programme and tickets is available through AI Magazine..
Source: AI Magazine — AI LIVE: The London Summit Adds New Speakers to 2026 Line-Up and BizClik Media’s September speaker announcement.