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20 May 2026 0930 – 1130 am Apex Conference Centre, Southampton Science Park

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In-person · Southampton Science Park · 20 May 2026

Stop reading about AI. Start leading with it.

A practical, no-hype workshop for directors, leaders, and SME founders who want to know what AI is actually delivering in real companies right now — and walk away with a roadmap to apply it in yours. Built from working with 525+ businesses.

See what's actually working

Real ROI use cases from UK SMEs — not slideware. What's paying back, what's not, and why.

Walk away with your AI Roadmap

A clear, prioritised roadmap of moves you can start in 30 days — costed, scoped, and tailored to your business.

Lead the conversation, don't outsource it

The right questions to ask your team, your suppliers, and your board — so AI decisions stay yours.

What you take home: Your own AI Roadmap, peer-tested with the room, plus the live panel insights from working AI leaders. Not theory. Real plans you can act on Monday morning.

This is for you if...

  • You're a director, board member, or senior leader
  • You run, own, or co-lead an SME (5–250 staff)
  • You're tired of AI hype and want practical answers
  • You're paying for AI tools your team doesn't use
  • You want to lead AI decisions, not delegate them

This isn't for you if...

  • You're looking for a technical AI training session
  • You want vendor pitches or product demos
  • You think AI is a passing trend
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Limited seats · Free to attend · Light refreshments included
Hosted by Step8Up in partnership with InnovationIN at Southampton Science Park
👥 Bring a friend along. Reserve two seats — better conversations happen when you're not alone in the room.

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AI isn’t the future; it’s already reshaping how businesses win.

This exclusive session cuts through the noise to show you where AI is delivering real ROI today, and how you can apply it immediately.

At Step8Up, we help individuals and organisations build the skills they need to grow and succeed in today’s business world.

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