Join us for an evening of actionable insight and strategic connection at the AI & Future Tech Forum, where we explore the practical adoption of AI and emerging technologies – from startup to enterprise scale.

Hosted by TechWM in partnership with IBM, and supported by DSIT, Innovate UK, Innovation Alliance, West Midlands Combined Authority, and venue sponsor Gowling WLG, this forum is designed to equip tech leaders with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to turn innovation into impact.

Whether you’re experimenting with AI or scaling enterprise applications, this event offers real-world examples, expert panels, and direct access to key stakeholders in the region’s tech ecosystem.

Who should attend:

Tech founders & startup leaders
Scaleups exploring AI integration
Corporate innovation & digital transformation leads
Investors & ecosystem enablers

Spaces are limited – register now to secure your seat!

Agenda:

🕔 17:00 – 18:00 – Drinks Reception & Networking Kickoff

🖐 18:00 – Welcome, TechWM

🤵 18:05 – Cliff Dennett, IAWM

🧠 18:10 – “AI Jargon Busting” with Naomi Nash

🎤 18:25 – Panel + Audience Q&A Hosted by Jo Birch (Chair, AI SIG)

• Rob Woods, AI & Machine Learning Ops Technical SME Lead at IBM
• Chris Blackwell, Chief People and Performance Officer at Autogen AI
• Tom Haworth, Founder at B13.AI

7.15 – 8pm: Finger food & networking

Sponsored by: IBM

📩 For inquiries, contact connect@techwm.com

Inclusivity Matters:
We’re committed to making innovation inclusive for all. During registration, we ask a few demographic questions. Your responses are confidential and used only to improve accessibility and representation at our events.

Venue Sponsor: Gowling WLG

Gowling WLG is a sector-focused international law firm with more than 1,500 legal professionals in 20 cities worldwide.

The firm’s AI team harnesses its wide-ranging expertise to help clients unlock their full potential and protect them from risk when engaging with the power of artificial intelligence. Part of Gowling WLG’s 300-strong global Tech team, our AI lawyers combine technically excellent legal advice with in-depth knowledge of the complexities surrounding this transformative technology, working across disciplines and jurisdictions to advise clients on the full spectrum of AI-related legal matters.

This expertise is evidenced by the team’s contribution to Sweet & Maxwell’s eminent legal textbook, “The Law of Artificial Intelligence”. Our practitioners authored chapters on various AI-related areas, including anti-trust, employment, data privacy and fintech.

https://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/sectors/tech

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