The full agenda and speaker line-up have been confirmed for the Accelerating AI Conference 2025, taking place in Milton Keynes next month.
Set for Thursday 25 September at The Ridgeway Centre, the event will welcome more than 150 business leaders, digital decision-makers and technology professionals from across the region.
Organised by a collective of regional SMEs and supported by the South Midlands Growth Hub, the conference is part of Milton Keynes Tech Week and aims to help SMEs move from AI interest to AI adoption. The focus will be on real-world case studies, practical tools and business-ready insights.
Speakers include:
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David Bowen, Global Director at Microsoft, on AI in the workplace
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Caitriona Corrigan, Retail FSR at Google Cloud, on AI in retail
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Lionel Naidoo, managing director at Dragon IS, on Microsoft Copilot and AI agents
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Andy Paul, CEO of Fliweel.tech, on AI agents in action
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Ruth Roan, South Midlands Growth Hub, on grants and funding support
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Matthew Rigby-White, MD of Qoob, on AI-driven marketing
The programme will also feature a live panel Q&A hosted by Usman Ikhlaq from techUK, bringing together global and regional perspectives.
Matthew Rigby-White, managing director at Qoob, said: “AI is no longer a distant concept – it’s something businesses and consumers are engaging with today, whether they realise it or not. This conference is about cutting through the hype and helping people make informed, confident decisions for their businesses.”
Lionel Naidoo, managing director at Dragon IS, added: “AI is reshaping the workplace, but many businesses still feel unsure about how to take that first step. This event is about demystifying the technology and showing how tools like Microsoft Copilot can create real, day-to-day value.”
The conference is backed by Business MK, Business Times, techUK, and Milton Keynes Tech Week. Tickets are free but limited and can be booked at www.AcceleratingAI.co.uk.
