Roundtable: The AI Governance Reality Check

About this event

This roundtable brings together senior leaders to discuss AI governance as a practical, daily challenge rather than theoretical exercise.

The conversation focuses on common scenarios: staff using unapproved AI tools, outdated policies, unclear accountability for AI-assisted decisions, and regulatory change outpacing internal preparation. Under Chatham House rules, participants explore how AI is already running in their businesses—sanctioned or otherwise—and what that reveals about their governance gaps.

Rather than lecture on legislation or AI hype, the session examines what defensible control actually looks like in practice. Topics include sizing governance to genuine risk rather than blanket process, data sovereignty decisions, and building systems that survive model drift and team growth. The goal is helping leaders move from informal or ungoverned AI use toward confident management, recognising that different businesses need different answers.

Common questions

What is Roundtable: The AI Governance Reality Check?

A closed-door discussion for senior leaders on managing AI use within organisations, from shadow deployments to regulatory compliance. For those grappling with real-world governance challenges as AI becomes embedded in business operations.

When does Roundtable: The AI Governance Reality Check take place?

Roundtable: The AI Governance Reality Check takes place on 12 November 2026.

Where does Roundtable: The AI Governance Reality Check take place?

Roundtable: The AI Governance Reality Check takes place at Greater Manchester.

Who is organising Roundtable: The AI Governance Reality Check?

Roundtable: The AI Governance Reality Check is organised by Manchester Digital.

How do I book a place at Roundtable: The AI Governance Reality Check?

You can book a place at Roundtable: The AI Governance Reality Check at https://www.manchesterdigital.com/event/thecurve/roundtable-the-ai-governance-reality-check-manchester-1.