Keynote Speakers For Kent AI Conference

Microsoft’s Ashley Jeggo and Technology Broadcaster Georgie Barrat confirmed as Keynote Speakers for Kent AI Conference, 24 June 2026.

Kent’s first dedicated business AI conference has confirmed its keynote speakers ahead of its inaugural event this summer, with Microsoft’s Ashley Jeggo opening the day and technology journalist and broadcaster Georgie Barrat delivering the closing keynote.

Kent AI Conference takes place on Wednesday 24 June 2026 at the Mercure Great Danes Hotel, Maidstone. Created for business leaders, decision-makers and professionals across Kent, the event is designed to help organisations better understand the practical opportunities, challenges and realities of AI adoption.

Delivered in association with Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, with programme support from Microsoft and Select Technology, the conference focuses on real-world applications of AI that can improve productivity, performance and growth.

Opening Keynote: The AI-Powered Workplace

Ashley Jeggo, AI Workforce SMB Sales Lead at Microsoft UK&I, will open the conference. Drawing on Microsoft’s global perspective on AI strategy, workforce development and business transformation, the session will explore how organisations are already using AI to reshape operations, decision-making and employee productivity.

Working directly with businesses adopting AI-enabled ways of working, Ashley will provide practical insight into what AI means for organisations today – and how leaders can begin approaching it with greater confidence and clarity.

Closing Keynote: AI Powered By You

Closing the conference, Georgie Barrat will deliver AI Powered By You: How Technology Can Amplify What People Do Best.

In a world where access to AI tools is rapidly becoming universal, Georgie’s keynote explores one of the biggest questions facing organisations today: what makes people valuable in the age of AI?

Blending storytelling, cultural insight and real-world AI workflows, the session will look beyond the hype to explore how businesses and individuals can use AI to enhance creativity, decision-making and human potential – rather than replace it.

Georgie Barrat is a technology journalist, broadcaster and keynote speaker specialising in artificial intelligence, the future of work and how emerging technology is reshaping everyday life. Best known as a presenter on The Gadget Show, she has spent more than a decade translating complex technology into clear, engaging and accessible stories for mainstream audiences.

She regularly appears across UK television and radio, including the BBC and ITV, helping audiences understand the real-world impact of AI and innovation.

The Programme is Live – A Full Programme Built Around Real Business Need

Alongside the keynote sessions, Kent AI Conference features a full day of practical content covering leadership, operations, finance, HR, marketing and organisational change.

Topics include:

• AI strategy and competitive advantage
• The first 90 days of AI adoption
• Risk, governance and responsible AI
• AI applications improving productivity and cash flow
• Building AI confidence and capability across teams
• AI’s impact on jobs, skills and the workforce
• Practical AI tools businesses can start using immediately

“AI is already reshaping how organisations operate, compete and grow, and I’m delighted that Kent AI Conference will bring together such a strong programme of expert speakers and practical business insight for our region. Bringing together speakers such as Ashley Jeggo and Georgie Barrat reflects the ambition of the event and the importance of ensuring Kent’s business community is equipped to embrace this next stage of technological change.”

Tudor Price, CEO, Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce

Register Now

Kent AI Conference takes place on Wednesday 24 June 2026 at the Mercure Great Danes Hotel, Maidstone. The event welcomes business owners, senior leaders, managers and professionals from across sectors who are looking to better understand how AI can support productivity, innovation and long-term growth.

For more information on attending, visit KentAIConference.com.

Sponsorship and Partnership Opportunities

A limited number of sponsorship, exhibition and partnership opportunities remain available for organisations looking to connect with a business-led audience actively exploring AI adoption and innovation.

For more information, visit KentAIConference.com/exhibiting-and-sponsorship/