BizClik Media’s inaugural AI LIVE: The London Summit will bring together more than 2,000 global executives at Olympia London on 20-21 October 2026.
The event, themed Technology + Human Purpose, will feature senior leaders from ThoughtSpot, Zalando (ZAL.DE), Capgemini Invent, Lundbeck and Lloyds Banking Group (LYG).
Newly confirmed speakers will share practical insights on AI transformation, governance and enterprise-scale implementation across two full days of programming.
Jane Smith, Field Chief Data and AI Strategy Officer for EMEA at ThoughtSpot, will join the Future of Enterprise AI panel at the summit.
Smith’s session will explore large-scale deployment, governance and measurable business value, with a focus on aligning AI initiatives with corporate objectives.
Florence Mottay, Group CISO at Zalando, will participate in the Cybersecurity Forum fireside chat, discussing how AI is reshaping the security landscape.
Her session will address AI-powered attacks, data vulnerabilities and practical strategies for safeguarding intelligent systems in an increasingly automated world.
Elisa Sai, VP of Analytics and AI at Capgemini Invent, captured the summit’s central ambition in her own words ahead of the event.
“I’m really looking forward to speaking at AI LIVE and exchanging ideas with people shaping what comes next,” Sai said, adding, “This is an important moment to focus not simply on what AI can do, but on how leaders turn it into meaningful and responsible value.”
Markus Kede, Senior Vice President and Chief AI Officer at Lundbeck, will address AI’s transformative role across the biopharma sector during his session.
“I’m thrilled to join the London AI Summit to discuss how biopharma is moving from AI experimentation to true enterprise transformation,” Kede said.
He described his company’s vision as becoming a “bionic company” by fusing AI, supercomputing and human neuroscience to compress drug discovery timelines from years to months.
Cayleigh O’Dwyer, AI Transformation and Culture Leader at Lloyds Banking Group, will focus on the organisational capabilities required to scale AI successfully.
“The conversation around AI is rapidly evolving from technology to transformation, and I’m excited to share practical lessons on what it takes to build the culture, leadership and organisational capability needed to scale AI successfully,” O’Dwyer said.
The summit will feature more than 50 speakers across ten content themes, four executive workshops and an Immersive AI Experience showcasing live demonstrations and interactive applications.
Key topics will span generative AI, automation, governance, digital identity and enterprise transformation, targeting C-suite executives and AI strategists.
BizClik Media is a global B2B media and events company producing sector-specific content across technology, sustainability, fintech, AI and more.
Media enquiries for the event can be directed to Beckie Jordan, Head of Events Communications, at BizClik Media.
