Preparing People, Leadership and Organisations for the Next Era of Work

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Dinner by Heston Blumenthal - London

September 16, 2026

Artificial intelligence is transforming every function within the enterprise, but technology alone will not determine success. Organisations that create lasting competitive advantage will be those that successfully prepare their workforce, leadership teams and organisational culture for a fundamentally different way of working.

As AI becomes embedded into everyday operations, executive leaders face increasingly complex questions around workforce planning, skills development, organisational design and responsible adoption. The challenge is no longer simply implementing AI technologies—it is enabling people to work alongside intelligent systems while maintaining trust, engagement and business performance.

This executive dinner brings together senior HR, operations and technology leaders to explore how organisations are preparing for the next generation of work. Through a vendor-neutral peer discussion, executives will share experiences, compare strategies and examine how leading organisations are balancing innovation with culture, governance and long-term workforce resilience.

Executive Discussion Themes

1. What Does an AI-Ready Organisation Actually Look Like?

Many organisations are investing heavily in AI technologies, yet relatively few have developed the operating models, leadership capabilities and organisational structures required to fully realise their value. Executives will discuss what separates organisations that are embedding AI successfully from those still focused primarily on experimentation, and how workforce strategy must evolve alongside technology investment.

2. Redesigning Work Rather Than Replacing Jobs

The conversation around AI has often centred on automation and efficiency, but leading organisations are increasingly focused on redesigning work itself. Which activities should remain uniquely human? Which decisions can be augmented by AI? How should organisations rethink roles, collaboration and productivity without undermining employee engagement or organisational culture?

3. Building Skills for Continuous Change

Traditional learning programmes are struggling to keep pace with technological change. Organisations now require continuous skills development, greater digital fluency and stronger leadership capabilities to remain competitive. Executives will discuss how they are identifying future capability gaps, developing AI literacy across the workforce and creating learning cultures that support ongoing transformation.

4. Responsible AI and Building Employee Trust

Successful AI adoption depends not only on technology but also on employee confidence. As organisations introduce AI into recruitment, decision-making and daily workflows, transparency, governance and ethical leadership become increasingly important. How are organisations communicating change, establishing clear governance and ensuring AI supports rather than erodes employee trust?

5. Leading Through Organisational Transformation

AI is changing leadership expectations just as much as employee responsibilities. Senior leaders must guide organisations through uncertainty while balancing innovation, performance and wellbeing. Executives will share how leadership behaviours, organisational culture and change management practices are evolving as AI becomes an integral part of enterprise operations.

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Arrival and Networking

Guests are welcomed and guided into a curated networking environment, designed to foster meaningful interactions. This session encourages ice-breaking and relationship-building before moving into in-depth, collaborative discussions.

Event welcome, introductions, thought leader remarks

Attendees transition to a structured roundtable discussion paired with drinks, promoting thoughtful dialogue around a pre-set agenda. This relaxed setting encourages collaboration, idea exchange, and deeper professional connections.

Three-Course Networking Dinner

The evening continues with a premium three-course meal, offering exceptional cuisine in an elegant atmosphere. This segment enhances networking opportunities while creating a memorable experience that strengthens professional relationships among attendees.

Wrap Up, Q&A, Drinks and Networking

The event concludes with a wrap-up session and Q&A, allowing sponsors and participants to address key takeaways. Followed by drinks and open networking, this final segment ensures actionable next steps and continued engagement in a collaborative environment

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Global senior decision makers from leading industry brands attend our event experiences. Between 2021 to May 2026, 4,473 senior executives attended our event experiences. If you are interested in attending a Connex event experience contact us.

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Does Connex Group offer customized event experiences?

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