Leeds Digital Festival 2025

Leadership panel

Tuesday 30th September, 9am-11am

 

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AI Unplugged: Never mind the hype

Panel Overview

Join us for a bold, no-fluff conversation on what it really takes to unlock value from AI in your business - whether you're just getting started or ready to scale your impact.

 

At this interactive panel, we're cutting through the hype. You'll hear from AI leaders who've done the hard work: driving AI strategy, navigating complex data landscapes, and implementing solutions that make a difference. Expect insight from leaders in the field who have walked the walk and don't just talk the talk.

 

This isn't your standard panel with predictable soundbites. We're flipping the script with an 'AI agony aunt' format, answering your real questions live in the room. Each response is fast-paced, contextual, and geared toward giving you something you can use the moment you leave.

 

What you'll walk away with:

  • Straight answers to the AI challenges keeping you up at night
  • Clarity on where to focus (and what to ignore) in your AI journey
  • Actionable steps tailored to your business and where you are now

 

Date

Tuesday 30th September 2025

Time

9am - 11am

Location

Lloyds Banking Group office, 12 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP

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Hear from our panellists

Ariane Rogers

Director of Platform Engineering

Slalom

 

Alastair Barnfield

Chief Architect

Odevo

 

Lee Kivell

Global Engineering Director & AI Innovator

Vitality

 

Santosh Takoor

Head of Cloud & AI Platform

Microsoft

 

Suzanne Ellison

Product Director

Lloyds Banking Group

 

Pedro Varela

UK Head of AI

Slalom

 

 

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