AI Week

AI in
Business

Meet industry leaders at the Executive Panel and discover how they use AI in business and what the future of employment looks like.

When9th February 202618:00 - 19:30
WhereMaurice Keyworth LT (G.02)University of Leeds

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Executive Panel

Executive Panel: How AI is shaping the business landscape

Join us for an Executive Panel talk and discover how the industry leaders are adapting to the AI revolution to shape their business strategies. Learn how AI can significantly boost business growth as well as some of the negative side-effects of AI in business. Gain industry insight on what skills employers are looking for and get future-ready!

Get a chance to ask questions at the open Q&A session.

THE SPEAKERS

Panellists

Industry leaders discussing how AI is being adopted for marketing, HR, finance, creative thinking, management and business facilities. Learn about the ethical concerns and the human side of business.

David Smalley
01.

David Smalley

Founder of Litmus

David Smalley is a tech entrepreneur who co-founded Litmus in 2005. The company grew from a small startup into the leading email testing and optimisation platform, integrated with major email service providers including Salesforce, Adobe, and HubSpot. Litmus was acquired by Validity in April 2025, concluding a successful 20-year journey. He now advises local businesses and startups.

Claire Morley-Jones
02.

Claire Morley-Jones

Founder & Managing Director of HR180 Ltd

Claire Morley-Jones is the founder of HR180 Ltd, specialising in HR outsourcing and consultancy. She provides pragmatic, expert advice, helping businesses navigate complex people management and organisational growth.

Doug Main
03.

Doug Main

Founder & Creative Director at The Bigger Boat

Doug’s the founder and creative director. With 30 years’ experience, he specialises in brand strategies and identities that fuel growth for startups, scale-ups and buy-and-build businesses.

Nina (Ritson) Aggarwal
04.

Nina (Ritson) Aggarwal

Board Trustee at Haynes Motor Museum

Founder of strategy and capability consultancies, Nina blends global business leadership with real-world innovation, empowering others to use human-centred, creative approaches, including AI, to drive growth and solve tough challenges.

Open Q&A Session

The panel talk will be followed by an open Q&A session where you can ask direct questions regarding employability, skills, and the future of the industry.