AI at Work: Empowering SME Leaders to Innovate

The University of Bedfordshire is pleased to invite you to AI at Work: Empowering SME Leaders to Innovate, an in‑person session designed specifically for leaders who want clear, grounded guidance on how AI can support better performance and smarter decision‑making.

Date: Thursday 21st May 2026
Time: 9am – 12.30pm
Location: Milton Keynes

AI is developing at remarkable speed, but for many SMEs the biggest challenge isn’t the technology – it’s cutting through the noise to understand what AI actually means for their organisation. This focused session will help you move past the hype and explore how emerging AI tools and processes can genuinely streamline operations, support analysis, and strengthen leadership decision‑making.

Why attend:
This practical session will give SME leaders a clear understanding of today’s AI landscape, why this wave of technology is different, and how to apply AI for productivity, analysis and better decision‑making. Strategy consultant and former technology General Manager, Jools Abrahams (Fonder of Stratimize) will share a straightforward framework for experimenting with AI effectively.

While James Harriman, Founder of verAIfied, will outline what organisations need to know about EU AI compliance and the EU AI Act and Dr Ioana Stoica (University of Bedfordshire) will then explore how AI can transform SME marketing, highlighting accessible tools, platforms and prompt‑engineering techniques to help businesses create content and automate tasks more efficiently.

Join us to gain clarity and build confidence in how AI can support your business strategy.

Don’t miss out, register now: www.beds.ac.uk/AI-at-Work-MKevent/