November 5th, 2026 · Manchester, England
AI Leaders & Operators Summit
A senior summit for heads of AI, chief data officers and engineering leaders responsible for AI adoption, governance, delivery and operating models across UK organisations.
About the Summit
The AI Leaders & Operators Summit Manchester is designed for the people responsible for making AI work inside real organisations.
It brings together heads of AI, data leaders, product leaders and engineering leaders to explore what it actually takes to adopt AI at scale, govern it responsibly, build the right operating models, and deliver value in production. The summit focuses on strategy and execution, not demos and hype.
Date
November 5th, 2026
Location
Manchester, England
Format
Single-track, In-Person
CFP
Open now
Our Audience
Who attends
Senior leaders and decision-makers responsible for AI strategy, adoption and operations across UK organisations.
250
Capacity
20+
Speakers
Attendee Roles
Conference Themes
Sponsors
Partner with us to reach the senior leaders and decision-makers shaping AI strategy across the UK.
Community Partners
From the Community
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