# Event Details - **Event Name**: AI Beyond the Hype: What Public Institutions Are Really Doing? - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Public sector leaders share how AI is delivering value, balancing innovation and risk, and shaping the future of public institutions.About this EventArtificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping how organisations operate, make decisions and deliver value. Across government departments, public bodies and arm's-length organisations, AI is creating new opportunities to improve productivity, enhance services and support economic growth. But successful adoption requires more than technology alone, it requires the right governance, the right culture and an approach that reflects the needs and risk appetite of each organisation.Join leaders from the National Wealth Fund (NWF), UK Export Finance (UKEF) and the British Business Bank (BBB) as they discuss how their organisations are using AI to drive innovation, improve operations and create better outcomes. The panel will explore practical lessons learned, the importance of establishing effective AI governance, and how organisations can find the right balance between innovation, risk and accountability.The discussion will cover:How AI is being used today to deliver real business value.Building governance frameworks that enable, rather than hinder, innovation.Finding the right level of AI adoption for your organisation's size, maturity and risk profile.The opportunities and challenges of AI in regulated and public sector environments.What the future of AI means for public institutions and the wider economy.We're also delighted that Microsoft will be joining the session, bringing their AI expertise and practical experience from supporting organisations across the public and private sectors. Think of them as your AI Agony Aunt, ready to answer your questions, share insights and provide practical guidance on everything from AI strategy and governance to adoption, security and emerging technologies.Whether you're just starting your AI journey or looking to scale existing initiatives, this session will provide practical insights, real-world experiences and an opportunity to ask the questions you've always wanted answered. The session will begin at 6:00pm, followed by an opportunity for networking and refreshments after the panel discussion. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leeds/ai-beyond-the-hype-what-public-institutions-are-really-doing/100001994939468653 - **Event Categories**: business, artificial-intelligence - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-09-30T16:30:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: LS1 4HR - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Leeds - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: LS1 4HR - **lat**: 53.79556820000001 - **long**: -1.5520643 - **full address**: LS1 4HR, Whitehall Quay, Leeds, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: AI Beyond the Hype: What Public Institutions Are Really Doing? - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/3a54298f2fbdfcd5548ad8df899f21ce1893ef35d4327f26a11bf08c2dd0a8e6-rimg-w1200-h899-dcf1f1f1-gmir.jpg?v=1784942058 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is AI Beyond the Hype: What Public Institutions Are Really Doing? being held? - **A:** AI Beyond the Hype: What Public Institutions Are Really Doing? takes place on Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at LS1 4HR, Whitehall Quay, Leeds, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing AI Beyond the Hype: What Public Institutions Are Really Doing?? - **A:** AI Beyond the Hype: What Public Institutions Are Really Doing? is organized by Lucy Hall. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** AI Beyond the Hype: What Public Institutions Are Really Doing? is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leeds, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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