One month on from Accelerating AI 2025 and the buzz around Milton Keynes’ flagship artificial intelligence event is still going strong.
What started as a regional idea to make AI more practical and accessible for everyday SMEs has become one of the most talked-about fixtures in the city’s tech calendar.
Feedback from the September conference has been overwhelmingly positive — from business leaders who left feeling inspired, to those already putting into action what they learned about AI-powered marketing, Microsoft Copilot and automation.
“The response to this year’s conference has been incredible,” said Matthew Rigby-White, Director of Qoob. “Our aim was to help SMEs understand how AI can be applied practically in real business settings, and it’s been brilliant to hear how many have already started implementing what they learned.”
Held at The Ridgeway Centre, the 2025 edition brought together regional business leaders, innovators and support partners including the South Midlands Growth Hub, Business MK and Business Times, as part of Milton Keynes Tech Week. The event featured case studies, live demonstrations and sessions designed to demystify AI and highlight how businesses can adopt the technology responsibly and effectively.
And the story doesn’t end there. Organisers have confirmed that Accelerating AI will return in Spring 2026, promising an expanded, even more hands-on format.
Next year’s event will deliver:
More real-world business stories
More practical workshops
More opportunities to connect with those shaping the future of AI-driven business
Watch the highlights video below for a glimpse of the 2025 event — and visit acceleratingai.co.uk to register your interest for 2026.
