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The gap between AI adoption & value: London executive roundtable

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Date
25 November 2026
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When
18:00 – 21:30
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Location
The Stafford London

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Trusted by organisations transforming the way they work.

A private executive dinner exploring the AI Reality Gap: why many organisations are investing in AI, yet few are seeing meaningful business impact.

83.2% of organisations have invested in AI over the past year. Yet only 26.8% say it is embedded into day-to-day operations. What happens in the space between investment and impact?

The discussion is built around new research commissioned by Zenzero, which uncovered an emerging AI Reality Gap between organisational ambition and employees’ day-to-day experience of AI. While the findings suggest investment is widespread, they also raise important questions about workforce enablement, governance and measurable business value. For organisations operating in highly regulated environments, those questions carry additional complexity.

This peer discussion is designed to challenge assumptions, explore different perspectives and examine what the findings mean in practice. Alongside fellow decision-makers, attendees will have the opportunity to discuss both the opportunities and risks highlighted by the research, with contributions from independent chairs and Zenzero’s data, AI and Microsoft technology experts.

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Limited spaces available to support meaningful conversation among peers and invited guests. 

why senior leaders attend

A peer discussion on what's really driving AI outcomes.

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Turn research into relevant action

Understand what the findings mean for your organisation and where AI is delivering measurable value.

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Benchmark
your approach

Compare how other senior leaders are tackling AI adoption, governance and operational change.

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Unlock more
value from AI

Explore the barriers that prevent investment translating into meaningful, day-to-day business impact.

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Build governance that enables progress

Explore how to balance innovation with the right security, control and accountability.

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Align strategy with employee reality

Test whether leadership expectations reflect how AI is experienced across roles and teams.

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Leave with
clear next steps

Take away practical priorities for embedding AI and turning investment into sustainable value.

Set in the heart of St James’s

Agenda


Arrival Reception

Connect with fellow guests ahead of the evening's discussion.


Framing the conversation

Paul Britton introduces the evening's discussion and explores the key themes emerging from Zenzero's latest research.


Dinner & roundtable discussion 

A candid discussion among senior leaders exploring the gap between AI investment, adoption, governance and business value. Share perspectives, challenge assumptions and discuss what the findings mean in practice.


Closing reflections & key takeaways

Key reflections from the discussion, practical considerations for the months ahead and an opportunity for further conversation with fellow attendees.

IN THE ROOM

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