Building a Practical AI Strategy for Growth
Date: Wednesday 17th June 2026
Time: 2.00 - 3.00pm
Location: The Playhouse – 5–7 Playhouse Court, 62 Southwark Bridge Road, London SE1 0AT
The initial hype around AI has passed. Now, business leaders face a more difficult question: how do you move from interesting experiments to a strategic, enterprise-wide capability that delivers measurable value?
While the UK has ambitions to be an AI superpower, a two-tier economy is emerging, separating the adopters from the laggards. Getting organised for AI, de-risking investment, and building a plan for growth have become critical business challenges.
We'll provide a clear, actionable framework for the age of implementation, grounding the discussion in the practical realities of integration, governance, and real-world success.
Join Jaywing and Google for an exclusive session designed for business leaders.
How to navigate the UK's AI inflection point and understand the trends separating the leaders from the laggards.
What it takes to get your business organised for AI, from building a Centre of Excellence to identifying your first 'lighthouse' projects to build momentum.
An inside look at the Google technology making this possible, from the enterprise-grade power of Vertex AI to the multimodal capabilities of Gemini.
How to bridge the gap between technology and business value, with real-world examples of how AI is already delivering tangible results.
A clear-eyed view of the biggest hurdles to adoption (like the skills gap and data quality) and the single most important step you need to take on your AI journey.
This session is designed for C-suite executives, directors, and heads of department across marketing, digital, data, and technology who are:
• Tasked with developing and leading their organisation’s AI strategy.
• Under pressure to move beyond experimentation and prove the commercial value of AI.
• Looking for a practical framework for implementation, governance, and growth.
• Responsible for future-proofing their business and maintaining a competitive advantage.
Startup Lead at Google Cloud
Benjamin specialises in driving multi-million dollar growth at Google Cloud through complex, AI-first enterprise deals. He acts as a public voice for Google Cloud's AI strategy, advocating for beneficial innovation in speaking sessions alongside key partners like NVIDIA, Lovable or ElevenLabs.
Head of Research and Development
As Head of AI Research and Development, Joe's mission is to solve client challenges by turning powerful AI into real-world commercial impact. With a background in deep learning, he architects systems that businesses can trust, ensuring Jaywing’s solutions are both cutting-edge and commercially effective. Through collaborations with partners like Google, Joe keeps Jaywing at the vanguard of the AI revolution, though he remains disappointed that AI still can’t predict whether Leeds United will stay in the Premier League.
Data Science Strategy Director
Malcolm has been at Jaywing for over 25 years and leads the Accelerator Lab which is our tech innovation group. With a background in financial services and data science he has a long experience of using the latest AI and deep learning techniques to develop innovative tech applications, solve business challenges and deliver value to clients.
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