# Event Details - **Event Name**: Professional Excellence Summit - Workforce Evolution & AI Strategy - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 09 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am – Mon, 09 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for the Professional Excellence Summit: Workforce Evolution & AI StrategyAbout this EventWhere future skills meet real‑world impact.Join industry leaders, educators, and rising talent for an inspiring day dedicated to what’s next in the world of work and how you can prepare for it.What You’ll GainThis isn’t just an event. It’s a chance to leave with actionable insights, new connections, and fresh strategies you can bring back to your workplace.Highlights of the Day?️ Interactive WorkshopsGet hands-on with practical canvas-style sessions designed to help you apply new thinking immediately and take away new strategies, whether you’re shaping workforce strategy, developing teams, or planning for future growth.✨ Expert Panel DiscussionsDive into the region’s skills needs, employment trends, and the rapidly changing landscape of industry, with a special focus on how AI is transforming roles, teams, and business strategy.? High‑Value NetworkingMeet local employers, business leaders, innovators, and educators. Build relationships that could spark collaborations, partnerships, and new opportunities.Who’s Behind It?Hosted at the Future Skills Centre, the summit is delivered in collaboration with leading partners, including The Met Office, Chartered Management Institute (CMI), Fifty Minds, SparkShift, Mekion Consulting, Exeter College, South West AI Solutions, and more!Why Attend?Because the world of work is changing, and this is your chance to stay ahead.You’ll walk away with:Clear insights on emerging workforce trendsPractical ideas for developing talent and integrating AINew professional connectionsInspiration from the region’s next generation of skilled professionalsDon’t just hear about the future of work, be part of shaping it. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/f90bb1b0-1a13-11f1-addc-399c2b4ffec3-rimg-w740-h740-dcd2d4d5-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/f944c310-1a13-11f1-addc-399c2b4ffec3-rimg-w1109-h740-dcbfc5d2-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMRegistration & Networking with refreshments ?: 09:30 AM - 09:40 AMOpening Remarks ?: 09:40 AM - 10:10 AMKeynote: The Future of WorkHost: Tom KegodeInfo: Tom Kegode is a culture, leadership, and future-of-work specialist and the founder of SparkShift. He works with employers and leaders to rethink how work works, helping organisations build cultures that are adaptable, inclusive, and fit for the future. After a 16-year career in large organisations, where he partnered closely with senior leaders on culture change, ways of working, and leadership development, Tom now supports businesses through key moments of evolution. His work focuses on turning insight into action, combining strategy, experimentation, and storytelling to help organisations move forward with clarity and confidence. Based in the South West and working globally, Tom brings a practical, people-centred perspective on the challenges employers are facing today, from changing workforce expectations to productivity, engagement, and innovation. His sessions are known for being honest, energising, and grounded in real-world experience, offering ideas employers can take away.?: 10:10 AM - 11:10 AMWorkshop: Workforce Evolution - Meeting current and emerging needsInfo: Facilitated by Tom Kegode: Get hands-on with practical canvas-style sessions designed to help you apply new thinking immediately and take away new strategies, whether you’re shaping workforce strategy, developing teams, or planning for future growth.?: 11:10 AM - 11:30 AMNetworking Refreshment Break?: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PMPanel: Empowering workforce growth with Generative AIHost: Magdalena KingInfo: Panelists: Chris Temple-Murray (Exeter College), Magdalena King (Mekion Consulting), Helen Wylde-Archibald (South West AI solutions Ltd), and Tia Collard (Fifty Minds)?: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PMNetworking Lunch?: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PMTalk: Future of funded AI training - you decide ?: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PMSkills Bootcamps Graduation Ceremony Info: Celebrate the success of our Skills Bootcamps graduates - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/exeter/professional-excellence-summit-workforce-evolution-and-ai-strategy/100001980390885449 - **Event Categories**: Business, Workshops, Meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Exeter - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Exeter College Future Skills Centre - **lat**: 50.73070430000001 - **long**: -3.4135873 - **full address**: Exeter College Future Skills Centre, Exeter Airport Industrial Estate, Exeter, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Professional Excellence Summit - Workforce Evolution & AI Strategy - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/dc60a23987a0bf60ae1a715027bb9045a7e19c5406d998f756bc77693c97adb0-rimg-w1200-h675-dc06123d-gmir.jpg?v=1772880855 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Professional Excellence Summit - Workforce Evolution & AI Strategy being held? - **A:** Professional Excellence Summit - Workforce Evolution & AI Strategy takes place on Mon, 09 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am to Mon, 09 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Exeter College Future Skills Centre, Exeter Airport Industrial Estate, Exeter, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Professional Excellence Summit - Workforce Evolution & AI Strategy? - **A:** Professional Excellence Summit - Workforce Evolution & AI Strategy is organized by Exeter College. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Professional Excellence Summit - Workforce Evolution & AI Strategy is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Exeter, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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