Demystify the myths and risks as an agency using AI

Get ready for a deep dive into the transformative world of how agencies are using AI! This must-attend event on 27 February 2025 will bring together leading experts and innovators to uncover how AI is reshaping creativity, driving efficiency, and unlocking unprecedented growth.

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Get ready for a deep dive into the transformative world of how agencies are using AI! This must-attend event on 27 February 2025 will bring together leading experts and innovators to uncover how AI is reshaping creativity, driving efficiency, and unlocking unprecedented growth.

Sponsored by Verlingue and Hiscox, following a welcome and networking this special event will kick off with a panel session exploring AI’s impact on agencies, from supercharging creativity, to winning new business and transforming client offerings.

The panel filled with agency experts will also share their valuable insights into how to balance innovation with caution and how AI may shift the way agencies operate in future.

The second panel discussion is set to tackle all the myths, risks, and practical strategies for adopting AI responsibly while staying ahead of the curve.

Expect actionable insights, future-focused discussions, and real-world examples to fuel your AI journey. Don’t miss the chance to connect with peers and industry leaders shaping the future of agencies.

It’s set to be an unmissable event, but places are limited, so make sure you reserve your spot now!

Agenda

17:00
Arrival drinks
17:30
Welcome and introductions
17:45
Panel 1 - Smarter decisions and new opportunities with AI

Learn how agency leaders are harnessing AI to make smarter, data-driven decisions that drive creativity and efficiency. This session will explore how AI is transforming the agency landscape, uncovering opportunities for innovation, and redefining how agencies operate in an ever-evolving market.

Speakers:
Danny Blackburn, Chief Strategy Officer at KINESSO UK&I
Anna Rashid, Chief Digital Innovation Officer at Tangerine
Denise Harris, Chief Creative Officer & Co-Founder at Sum Vivas

18:15
Networking break
18:40
Panel 2 - Demystifying the myths and risks: how to separate hype from reality

This session will tackle the common myths and risks surrounding AI, helping agency leaders cut through the noise to understand its true potential. Learn how to navigate the challenges of AI adoption responsibility while identifying practical strategies to leverage it's benefits and stay ahead in a competitive industry.

Speakers:
Andy Eva-Dale, CTO at Tangent
Louis Georgiou, Co-Founder at EM Code
Maibritt Olesen, Client Director at Verlingue
Kenny Skelton, Managing Director - Media Solutions at EssenceMediacom
Glyn Morgan, Partner | Solicitor at Greengage LLP

19:10
Closing remarks
19:30
Drinks reception
20:00
Event close

Speakers

Andy Eva Dale
Andy Eva-Dale
CTO
Tangent
Andy brings over 15 years of application development experience, having worked with organisations like SAP, IWG, and Sky. He has delivered award-winning, enterprise-grade products globally, holds multiple certifications, and is an Umbraco MVP, BIMA 100 member, and Tech Leader of the Year (Prolific North Tech Awards 2024). Andy leads a 45+ strong team, mentoring on cloud-first, scalable, and secure systems while championing sustainable design, diversity in tech, and dyslexia awareness.
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Danny Blackburn
Chief Strategy Officer
KINESSO UK&I
Danny leads KINESSO UK&I's strategy, creating consumer-centric, journey-based approaches that integrate 30+ capabilities across Experience, Media, Content, Data & Tech, and Consulting. He developed a data-driven, experimental method that delivers the right content at key moments. A former journalist and content expert, Danny has helped global brands optimise digital content to engage, reach, and convert their audiences.
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Anna Rashid
Chief Digital Innovation Officer
Tangerine
With nearly 20 years of experience working with brands such as Specsavers, Pizza Hut & Essity to deliver effective strategies with attention at the heart. Working with leading industry influencers Orlando Wood & Peter Wright alongside Specsavers & Lumen, Anna produced the ground-breaking Shapes of Attention report on the effectiveness of attention, & more recently contributed to Karen Nelson Field's book 'The Attention Economy - A Category Blueprint'.
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Denise Harris
Chief Creative Officer & Co-Founder
Sum Vivas
Denise Harris, CCO of Sum Vivas, a leading AI-powered digital human solutions provider, is a visionary creative leader. She spearheads the design of innovative, human-centric digital experiences that transform customer engagement. Her expertise lies in blending cutting-edge AI with emotionally engaging interactions, redefining how businesses connect with their audiences. Denise is passionate about pushing the boundaries of digital transformation.
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Louis Georgiou
Co-Founder
EM Code
Louis, a tech veteran with nearly 30 years of experience, co-founded EM Code (formerly Code Computerlove) in 1999. He specialises in product strategy, agile methodologies, and organisational change. With a successful track record working with clients like Oxfam and the BBC, Louis now leads AI enablement initiatives across WPP and GroupM agencies, focusing on the rollout of Generative AI applications.
Kenny Skelton WPP
Kenny Skelton
Managing Director - Media Solutions
EssenceMediacom
Kenny, Managing Director at EssenceMediacom, leads Media Solutions teams & focuses on digital transformation, integrating AI to improve efficiency & decision-making. He co-created Sidekick, an AI platform for building custom AI assistants & workflows, driving generative AI adoption with measurable results. Kenny is dedicated to making AI accessible for all & developing a thriving AI hub in Manchester.
Maibritt Olesen (1)
Maibritt Olesen
Client Director
Verlingue
Maibritt, a Chartered Insurance Broker with 25 years at Verlingue, leads their Media practice. Specializing in the Marketing and Media sector since 2001, she has extensive experience with advertising production and event management insurance. She also manages general corporate accounts, offering broad technical knowledge in insurance.

Book now

Sponsored By

Verlingue
Hiscox
Start: February 27, 2025 5:00 pm
End: February 27, 2025 8:00 pm

Hosted at

Colony, Silk Street

Colony One Silk St – Manchester Co-Working & Office Space, Silk Street, Ancoats, Manchester, UK

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