AI adoption offers huge potential to drive economic growth and productivity across all sectors and regions of the UK, improving the lives of people and communities in every postcode.
techUK’s AI Adoption 2027 Conference arrives six months on from the UK Government's AI Adoption Summit, the publication of the AI Champions Adoption Plan, and the appointment of a new Prime Minister. It asks: what is the real state of play on AI adoption, and do we have what's needed to turn the UK's AI adoption plans and ambitions into outcomes with real impact?
At the heart of the day, we will launch techUK's first AI Adoption Index - a new evidence base, built with Public First, mapping where the UK is actually adopting AI, how firms are using it, what's holding them back, and where the next wave of adoption could come from. By focusing on the eight Industrial Strategy sectors and every region of the UK, the Index will provide hard evidence on where the UK truly stands against its AI adoption ambitions.
The conference will move beyond ambition to explore the operational reality of AI adoption in 2027. Where are organisations really on the journey? Are businesses still stuck at pilot stage? Is the step change still from pilot to production - or are new challenges emerging as firms scale? And for those that have scaled, are they seeing real value and return?
We will dig into the real benefits and impact organisations are seeing, and explore what's holding others back - not simply cataloguing the barriers, but asking whether we understand them well enough to design solutions that actually work. We will also zero in on where the UK's future adoption opportunities lie, and what more is needed to secure them.
Sessions will include a six-months-on update from the AI Champions, a CEO panel from the AI Adoption Coalition on the reality of AI in action across the Industrial Strategy sectors, and a dedicated look at what it takes to move organisations from pilot projects to mass, systemic deployment - drawing on lessons from both public and private sector experience. The day will close with a clear look ahead: what needs to happen in 2027 to ensure the UK captures the full economic and social potential of responsible AI adoption.
Event details:
Timings: 09:30-16:30
Ticket prices:
- techUK member ticket - free
- Public sector - free
- Non-member ticket - £170.00 + VAT
Please note: a refund will be given on cancellations received in writing 6 weeks prior to the event. Regrettably no refunds can be given after this date. Full terms and conditions can be viewed here.
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Rebecca Tompkins
Rebecca Tompkins
Rebecca joined techUK in April 2026 as Head of Events and Sponsorship, leading the organisation's flagship events portfolio and sponsorship programme.
With over a decade of experience in event management, she is responsible for delivering a diverse range of events that bring together members, policymakers and industry leaders from across the technology sector, from flagship conferences and annual dinners to webinars, roundtables and networking events. She also leads techUK's sponsorship offering, creating opportunities that deliver value for members, partners and the wider technology ecosystem.
Before joining techUK, Rebecca established and led the events function at Perspectum, a University of Oxford spin-out and global medical technology company. She oversaw a global events programme that supported the organisation's international growth, building strong relationships with stakeholders across healthcare, industry and academia.
Outside of work, Rebecca can often be found at a gig or festival, or spending time with friends and her dog.
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Dora Pass
Dora Pass
Dora joined techUK in October 2019 as an Events Assistant, coordinating and delivering our flagship events.
Prior to joining the team, Dora worked as a Senior Events Coordinator at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors at Parliament Square managing conferences and high profile ministerial events.
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Patricia Gonzalez-Urbina
Patricia Gonzalez-Urbina
Patricia joined techUK in February 2026 as a Junior Events Manager, where she supports the delivery of our flagship events.
Prior to joining techUK, she worked at the International Tennis Federation as a Senior Development Coordinator (Performance & Events). Patricia supported the delivery of major international junior events - including Junior Grand Slams and the 14&U European Tour - and helped expand opportunities for players from developing countries to compete internationally. She has also gained experience working in an MP's Parliamentary and Constituency Office.
Patricia holds a BA (Hons) in Politics and Hispanic Studies from Queen Mary University of London and has a strong interest in international development, politics and current affairs.
Outside of work, she enjoys travelling, socialising with friends, and staying active at the gym.
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Kir Nuthi
Kir Nuthi
Kir Nuthi is the Head of AI and Data at techUK.
She holds over seven years of Government Affairs and Tech Policy experience in the US and UK. Kir previously headed up the regulatory portfolio at a UK advocacy group for tech startups and held various public affairs in US tech policy. All involved policy research and campaigns on competition, artificial intelligence, access to data, and pro-innovation regulation.
Kir has an MSc in International Public Policy from University College London and a BA in both Political Science (International Relations) and Economics from the University of California San Diego.
Outside of techUK, you are likely to find her attempting studies at art galleries, attempting an elusive headstand at yoga, mending and binding books, or chasing her dog Maya around South London's many parks.
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Usman Ikhlaq
Usman Ikhlaq
Usman joined techUK in January 2024 as Programme Manager for Artificial Intelligence.
He leads techUK’s AI Adoption programme, supporting members of all sizes and sectors in adopting AI at scale. His work involves identifying barriers to adoption, exploring solutions, and helping to unlock AI’s transformative potential, particularly its benefits for people, the economy, society, and the planet. He is also committed to advancing the UK’s AI sector and ensuring the UK remains a global leader in AI by working closely with techUK members, the UK Government, regulators, and devolved and local authorities.
Since joining techUK, Usman has delivered a regular drumbeat of activity to engage members and advance techUK's AI programme. This has included two campaign weeks, the creation of the AI Adoption Hub (now the AI Hub), the AI Leader's Event Series, the Putting AI into Action webinar series and the Industrial AI sprint campaign.
Before joining techUK, Usman worked as a policy, regulatory and government/public affairs professional in the advertising sector. He has also worked in sales, marketing, and FinTech.
Usman holds an MSc from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), a GDL and LLB from BPP Law School, and a BA from Queen Mary University of London.
When he isn’t working, Usman enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He also has a keen interest in running, reading and travelling.
Sue Daley OBE
Sue Daley OBE
Sue leads techUK's Technology and Innovation work. This includes work programmes on AI, Cloud, Data, Quantum, Semiconductors, Digital ID and Digital ethics as well as emerging and transformative technologies and innovation policy. In 2025, Sue was honoured with an Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to the Technology Industry in the New Year Honours List. She has also been recognised as one of the most influential people in UK tech by Computer Weekly's UKtech50 Longlist and was inducted into the Computer Weekly Most Influential Women in UK Tech Hall of Fame.
A key influencer in driving forward the tech agenda in the UK, in December 2025 Sue was appointed to the UK Government’s Women in Tech Taskforce by the Technology Secretary of State. She also sits on the UK Government’s Smart Data Council, Satellite Applications Catapult Advisory Group, Bank of England’s AI Consortium and BSI’s Digital Strategic Advisory Group. Previously, Sue was a member of the Independent Future of Compute Review and co-chaired the National Data Strategy Forum. As well as being recognised in the UK's Big Data 100 and the Global Top 100 Data Visionaries in 2020, Sue has been shortlisted for the Milton Keynes Women Leaders Awards and has been a judge for the Loebner Prize in AI, the UK Tech 50 and annual UK Cloud Awards. She is a regular industry speaker on issues including AI ethics, data protection and cyber security.
Prior to joining techUK in January 2015, Sue was responsible for Symantec's Government Relations in the UK and Ireland. Before that, Sue was senior policy advisor at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). Sue has an BA degree on History and American Studies from Leeds University and a Master’s Degree in International Relations and Diplomacy from the University of Birmingham. Sue is a keen sportswoman and in 2016 achieved a lifelong ambition to swim the English Channel.
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