Interactive Session: AI for Non-Technical Leaders: What You Need to Know

Your CEO just asked you to "come up with an AI strategy."

Your tech team keeps talking about agents, autonomy, and computer use.
Vendors are promising AI that "works like a human."

And you're wondering: what's actually changed? What do I need to know NOW?
This session is for you.
2025 was about chatbots and copilots. 2026 is different. AI can now ACT - not just answer. And it acts through the same screens your employees use. No integration required. No IT approval needed.
This changes everything about how you think about AI governance.
I'll decode what's actually happening - explained by someone who's spent 15 years translating between technical teams and executive boards.

What We'll Cover:

• The three shifts reshaping AI in 2026 (and why last year's playbook is already outdated)
• From answering to acting: what it means when AI can DO things, not just SAY things
• The Agentic Bypass: why your IT controls won't see this coming
• Why traditional AI governance is broken - and what replaces it
• Containment first: the only framework that works when anyone can plug in anything

You'll Learn:

• What "autonomous agents" actually means for your organisation
• Why "get your data ready" is no longer the main challenge (and what is)
• How AI now bypasses enterprise IT entirely - and what to do about it
• The three questions every leader should be asking right now
• A practical framework for AI governance that actually fits 2026

This Session Is For:

• Leaders and Department heads responsible for AI adoption in their teams
• Anyone who's been told to "figure out AI" and wants the real picture
• Leaders who sense the game has shifted but aren't sure how

This Session Is NOT For:

• People who want to learn to code or build AI models
• Technical practitioners looking for architecture deep-dives
• Those expecting vendor demos or product pitches

What You'll Leave With:

• A clear picture of the three shifts defining AI in 2026
• A framework for governance when traditional controls don't work
• The questions to ask your team on Monday morning
• Confidence to lead AI conversations grounded in what's actually happening

About the Session:
This isn't last year's AI education. The landscape has shifted. I'll tell you what's actually happening, what it means for your decisions, and what to do about it.

No jargon. No hype. Just what you need to know right now.
Bring your questions. Leave with clarity.