What To Expect

Join 150+ business leaders for an intensive day exploring how AI is transforming industries and driving competitive advantage for SMEs. This isn't just another tech conference - it's a practical opportunity to learn how to implement AI solutions that deliver real business value.

Real-World Case Studies

Learn from successful AI implementations across different industries and business sizes.

Strategic Insights

Discover how to identify high-impact AI opportunities within your organisation.

Valuable Connections

Network with fellow business leaders and access ongoing support through our partners.

Building on

300+ Previous Attendees

Event Details

Date

25th September 2025

Time

8:30am - 2pm

(Plus networking until 3pm)

Venue

The Ridgeway Centre

Featherstone Rd, Wolverton Mill, Milton Keynes

Capacity

150+ Business Leaders

Limited seats available

Featured Speakers

Andy Paul
Founder & CEO, Fliweel

Andy Paul is the CEO and Founder of Fliweel.tech and Voyce AI, with 14+ years of AI and analytics experience across London and San Francisco.

Matthew Rigby-White
MD, Qoob

Qoob is a digital growth agency that helps ambitious brands harness technology to drive results online. Join Matthew for his talk as he explores how AI is reimaging the way marketeers work, supercharging their ability to scale and grow businesses.

Lionel Naidoo
MD, Dragon IS

Dragon Information Systems is a Milton Keynes-based IT support provider, trusted by SMEs for proactive, no-nonsense tech solutions.

Ruth Roan
South Midlands Growth Hub

The South Midlands Growth Hub is a government‑funded, business support service covering Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire.

Kerry Lewis-Stevenson
Business Times / MK

Business MK and Business Times are leading regional business publications, sharing news, insight and opportunities with SMEs across Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire and beyond

David Bowen
Microsoft

Join David for an inspiring keynote where he will outline Microsoft’s vision for AI in the workplace. He’ll explore emerging trends in AI adoption across industries, share practical insights from real-world customer experiences, and offer actionable guidance to help organisations unlock the full potential of AI.

Usman Ikhlaq
TechUK

Usman Ikhlaq leads techUK’s Artificial Intelligence Adoption Programme, having joined the organisation in 2024. In this role, he is responsible for advancing the adoption of AI across the UK economy, identifying barriers to deployment, and working with industry, government and regulators to deliver practical solutions at scale.

Caitriona Corrigan
Google

Unlock the competitive advantage of AI. This session offers advice for business leaders to leverage Google's AI solutions for accelerated growth. We'll explore how businesses are using these technologies to boost productivity, unlock new revenue streams, and gain a competitive edge.

Agenda

The Accelerating AI Conference 2025 features expert talks from Microsoft, Google, Dragon IS, Fliweel.tech, Qoob and more - covering AI agents, marketing, productivity, and SME support. Highlights include a live panel Q&A and networking opportunities throughout the day, designed to offer practical insights and connections for businesses at every stage of their AI journey.

  • What’s on
    Who
  • Networking
  • Welcome
    Kerry Lewis-Stevenson
  • "Microsoft's vision for AI in the workplace"
    David Bowen | Microsoft
  • "Accelerating Productivity for Every Worker with Copilot & Agents"
    Lionel Naidoo | Dragon IS
  • "AI Agents in Action"
    Andy Paul | Fliweel.tech
  • Break
    Tea/coffee break
  • "Business Support and Grants for SME's"
    Ruth Roan | South Midlands Growth Hub
  • "The AI-Powered Marketing Era"
    Matthew Rigby-White | Qoob
  • "Unlocking Growth: The Power of Google AI for SMEs"
    Caitriona Corrigan | Google
  • Live Panel Q&A Session
    Usman Ikhlaq | techUK
  • Lunch networking
    Open Networking & Light Bites

About the Conference

Accelerating AI Conference 2025 equips business leaders to harness AI for innovation and growth. Through real-world case studies and strategic guidance, the event explores generative AI, intelligent automation, and AI-driven decision-making in practice.

Delivered in partnership with South Midlands Growth Hub, Milton Keynes Tech Week, and media partners Business MK & Business Times, the conference offers not just insight but access to ongoing support, resources, and strong connections across the local business community.

The speaker line-up combines regional expertise and global perspective, featuring Andy Paul (Fliweel), Matthew Rigby-White (Qoob), Lionel Naidoo (Dragon IS), and a keynote from both Google & Microsoft.

Building on two successful events (MK:U and Aiimi, with over 300 attendees), this year’s conference aims to raise the bar, welcoming 150+ Senior Leaders of SME’s at Milton Keynes’ premier venue, the Ridgeway Centre.

Featured as part of Milton Keynes Tech Week, it will inspire action, strengthen networks, and leave a lasting impact on the region’s businesses and economy.

Partners

Media Partners
Business MK & Business Times

Business MK and Business Times are leading regional business publications, sharing news, insight and opportunities with SMEs across Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire and beyond. We connect our readers to what matters in business – from growth stories to practical advice and events that make a difference.

We champion local businesses because we believe knowledge drives progress. AI is transforming how companies operate, market and innovate, and learning about it is no longer optional – it’s essential. That’s why we’re proud to support the Accelerating AI Conference, helping our business community gain the understanding and tools they need to thrive.

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Partners
South Midlands Growth Hub

The South Midlands Growth Hub is a government‑funded, business support service covering Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire. Established in 2014, it has now helped nearly 10,000 businesses through expert 1‑to‑1 coaching, grant and funding advice, grantable innovation and resilience programmes, mentoring, and net-zero guidance.

The Growth Hub are a central resource across the South Midlands connecting businesses with the right support channels—from export and digital adoption to regulatory compliance and specialist scale‑up initiatives.

The Growth Hub are delighted to be partnering with local SME’s in such a fast evolving industry such as AI to highlight innovation, help local firms adopt AI technologies, boost regional economic growth, and link businesses to funding and expertise tailored for digital transformation. Tech Week presents the perfect platform to accelerate that mission.

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Partners
Milton Keynes Tech Week

Milton Keynes Tech Week 2025 is the flagship tech event celebrating innovation, technology, and collaboration in the heart of one of the UK’s fastest growing cities.

From September 22nd to 26th, experience a vibrant gathering of ideas, expertise, and innovation, brought to you by some of the biggest national leaders and companies in tech.

Milton Keynes Tech Week is organised in collaboration with our Sponsors, including Santander, MK:U, Milton Keynes City Council and The Open University.

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Partners
techUK

techUK is the trade association which brings together people, companies and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of what digital technology can achieve. We create a network for innovation and collaboration across business, government and stakeholders to provide a better future for people, society, the economy and the planet.

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