Inspiration: The Connection Circle: Shaping the Future with AI | England
England
6:00pm to 9:00pm // 21 January 2026
Join us to explore how AI is shaping the future of our industry, sparking new thinking and helping people learn from each other. Our speakers will openly share real, practical stories of how they're engaging with AI, not as technologists but as decision-makers, marketers and business leaders navigating change in real time.
The Speakers
Debora Koyama
Julie Doleman
Sarah Fuller
Venue
House of Hearst – 30 Panton Street, London, SW1Y 4AJDate
21 January 2026Time
6:00pm-9:00pmDress Code
Smart CasualWhat the talks will cover:
Leading with AI: A candid look at how AI is being used day-to-day at a leadership level and why leaders can't afford to delegate this to ‘the experts.’ We’ll explore AI as a thought partner (not a shortcut) with practical examples of why different AI tools are used and why human creativity and judgement is more valuable - not less.
The Leadership Mindset Shift: Focusing on the why - why leader behaviour matters, why experimentation is powerful and why AI is as much about effectiveness as efficiency. Our speakers will share thoughts on what leaders signal to their organisations when they lean in, learn openly and model curiosity.
From Fear to Fluency A personal journey from being intimidated by AI to leading an AI-first business. We’ll challenge the notion that AI is for techies, revealing how it fits into every role when approached with curiosity. With real examples from healthcare and product development, this talk highlights the value of hands-on learning and asking the right questions.
Getting Your Hands Dirty A practical perspective on what AI experimentation looks like in large, commercial organisations. From shifting consumer behaviour and search, to productivity gains with agencies, leadership training and proof-of-concept testing, our speakers will share what happens when we stop waiting for perfect answers and start experimenting. You'll also hear how board-level expectations are evolving to more grounded, value-driven conversations.
After the talks, we'll break into Fellow led circle discussions for a deeper dive into the topics, to exchange ideas and explore practical applications of AI together.
After the talks, we'll break into Fellow led circle discussions for a deeper dive into the topics, to exchange ideas and explore practical applications of AI together.
Why Attend?
• Discover what senior leaders are really doing with AI
• Understand what they've learned by through trial and error
• Discover why now is the time for marketing leaders to step forward
What to expect
Connections: Engage with members, Fellows and experts around the evolving impact of AI on marketing and business leadership.
Inspiration: Energising discussions offering practical perspectives and creative examples from leaders actively using AI in their organisations.
Collaboration: Small-group discussions to share experiences, challenges and solutions with fellow senior marketing leaders.
Insights: Help develop a collective point of view for the wider marketing community on AI's role in leadership and strategy.
TICKETS & PRICES
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CPD Learning Objectives
Hours
1 hour
This session qualifies for 1 hour of self-declared CPD learning. Please check with your professional body if this activity qualifies under your scheme and retain this summary as confirmation for your CPD records.
CPD Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Understand emerging AI trends and their practical implications
Identify key developments in artificial intelligence that are shaping marketing and business operations, including real-world examples of how AI is being used by teams and brands.
2. Evaluate the opportunities and challenges of AI adoption
Analyse the benefits and limitations of current AI tools and technologies in a marketing context, enabling informed decision-making about when and how to integrate AI into strategic planning.
CPD Learning Objectives
3. Apply peer-shared insights to real challenges
Translate learnings from facilitated discussions and peer experiences into practical approaches that can be tested or implemented in participants’ own work.
4. Enhance collaborative thinking around AI adoption
Engage in structured dialogue with fellow marketing professionals to explore diverse perspectives, co-create solutions, and build a shared understanding of responsible and impactful AI use.
5. Develop confidence in shaping future strategy
Use insights and reflections from the event to contribute to longer-term planning for AI-enabled innovation within teams and organisations.
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