The Future of Small Business with AI: From Buzzword to Practical Power

Thursday 26th June, 06:00pm

It’s on everyone’s lips. But what does it actually mean for small businesses?
Come for a bold and practical panel conversation and discover how AI can drive real-world impact across leadership, growth, and decision-making. Tailored for small and scaling businesses, this session will move beyond the hype and get to the heart of what’s working today, and what’s not. This session cuts through the noise to focus on what’s actually working — and what’s not.

We’ll dive into how businesses can lay the groundwork with a clear data strategy before jumping into AI, and explore how tools are being used to enhance content creation, e-commerce, and product recommendations. You’ll hear real examples of how AI is being applied in decision-making, mentorship, and operations — from predicting purchase behavior to navigating privacy and data protection challenges.

Whether you’re focused on practical tool use or long-term business strategy, this conversation will offer grounded insights into building smart, secure, and scalable solutions with AI at the core.

The panel with feature:

Geoff McGrath, CEO of Axiom Labs and former Chief Innovation Officer at McLaren Applied Technologies, bringing cutting-edge expertise from AI-led venture building and enterprise innovation.

Heléne Rhodin-Shillingford, Founder of Aurora AI Agency and AI strategist making human-centred AI accessible for growing businesses.

Jon Arnott (Moderator),  bringing a sharp and pragmatic lens to the AI conversation with two decades in digital transformation for the built environment.

Rosanne Werner, Internationally recognised Data and AI Culture Change Leader. , known for her innovative approach that addresses both the human and technical facets of Data and Digital transformation.

Spaces are limited. Reserve your seat on our Members portal and be part of the conversation shaping the future of small business.

Photography and videography may take place. Please let us know if you prefer not to be filmed.