Summit 2026

AMBITION │ INVESTMENT │ DEPLOYMENT

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From Investment to Impact: Delivering an AI-Powered Britain

The United Kingdom is at a pivotal moment, shifting from the promise of AI to its tangible execution. A historic wave of AI investment, including record venture funding and multi-billion-pound commitments from global giants, has set the foundation. This confidence has been catalysed by a clear national strategy, from the 2023 AI White Paper to the AI Opportunities Action Plan. Concrete measures, such as the UK-US Tech Prosperity Deal and the designation of data centres as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), have created a stable environment for long-term growth.

However, investment alone does not guarantee impact. The primary challenge is now implementing AI across legacy systems and diverse sectors. In response, the UK’s AI governance is maturing. The Data Act 2025 and “AI Growth Lab” sandboxes are streamlining regulation and promoting innovation, while regulators (CMA, FCA) and the AI Security Institute ensure safe and responsible deployment.

Topics for Discussion

  • How do the CNI designation and AI Growth Labs give investors the certainty they need for multi-billion-pound AI projects?
  • What is the UK’s plan for using foreign investment to physically build the AI data centres and energy infrastructure?
  • What specific financial reforms are needed to ensure UK AI startups can scale into unicorns?
  • How can government and industry ensure that this capital investment translates into real economic benefits and productivity gains for the UK?
  • To what extent has sufficient progress been made in implementing the AI Opportunities Action Plan, and what specific gaps or further actions are required to meet its long-term goals?

The AI Britain Summit 2026 will directly address these execution challenges. It is the premier forum designed to connect senior leaders from government, industry, finance, and the infrastructure ecosystem to identify the practical steps, policy frameworks, and public-private partnerships needed to move decisively from ambition to widespread deployment.

Key Themes

SPEAKERS

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Liz Kendall

Secretary of State for Science

Innovation and Technology 

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Kanishka Narayan

Minister for AI and Online Safety

Member of Parliament

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Liz Kendall

Secretary of State for Science

Innovation and Technology 

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Liz Kendall

Secretary of State for Science

Innovation and Technology 

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Liz Kendall

Secretary of State for Science

Innovation and Technology 

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Liz Kendall

Secretary of State for Science

Innovation and Technology 

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Liz Kendall

Secretary of State for Science

Innovation and Technology 

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Liz Kendall

Secretary of State for Science

Innovation and Technology 

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Liz Kendall

Secretary of State for Science

Innovation and Technology 

Screenshot 2026-01-19 090451

Liz Kendall

Secretary of State for Science

Innovation and Technology 

Screenshot 2026-01-19 090451

Liz Kendall

Secretary of State for Science

Innovation and Technology 

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Liz Kendall

Secretary of State for Science

Innovation and Technology 

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