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New for 2025, techUK’s AI Leader's Series features industry experts sharing insights on the latest AI advancements and their impact on the UK economy and society. These sessions will delve into the current state of AI developments, the opportunities presented by AI innovation, and the key challenges the UK must overcome to drive adoption, implement new AI solutions, and shape the country’s AI future. Read our insight to learn more about what to expect from the series. 

Event description

As organisations navigate increasing costs, energy use, and rising expectations around return on investment, the focus is shifting toward smarter, leaner approaches that deliver impact without exceeding budgets or compromising sustainability commitments. Join us for an essential discussion on Frugal AI - the movement toward resource-efficient AI that is reshaping how businesses develop and deploy intelligent systems.

This panel brings together industry leaders, researchers, and practitioners to explore how constraint-aware AI design can unlock new avenues for innovation and tackle three pressing challenges: economic viability, environmental responsibility, and technological accessibility.

Our expert panel will unpack pratical, real-world tactics such as:

  • AI model efficiency and how to fine tune in ways that slash resource usage
  • System-level optimisation and how scheduling and scaling based on demand and use can best match compute resources to company needs
  • Business model innovation and how to reduce upfront capital costs. 

Whether you are a C-level executive weighing AI investments, a technology leader rolling out AI solutions, or a policy professional shaping sustainable innovation, this session offers actionable insights into balancing performance with eco-responsibility.

The format includes a dedicated Q&A segment to explore your specific questions on implementing efficient AI.

Don't miss your chance to attend, sign-up now!

Confirmed speakers:

Usman Ikhlaq

Usman Ikhlaq

Programme Manager - Artificial Intelligence, techUK

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Ashley  WIlliams

Ashley WIlliams

Head of Technology Group , Mischon de Reya

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techUK - Seizing the AI Opportunity

The UK is a global leader in AI innovation, development and adoption.

AI has the potential to boost UK GDP by £550 billion by 2035, making adoption an urgent economic priority. techUK and our members are committed to working with the Government to turn the AI Opportunities Action Plan into reality. Together we can ensure the UK seizes the opportunities presented by AI technology and continues to be a world leader in AI development.  

Get involved: techUK runs a busy calendar of activities including events, reports, and insights to demonstrate some of the most significant AI opportunities for the UK. Our AI Hub is where you will find details of all upcoming activity. We also send a monthly AI newsletter which you can subscribe to here.

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Kir Nuthi

Kir Nuthi

Head of AI and Data, techUK

Usman Ikhlaq

Usman Ikhlaq

Programme Manager - Artificial Intelligence, techUK

Sue Daley OBE

Sue Daley OBE

Director, Technology and Innovation

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