​Explore the evolution of AI governance with senior leaders. Traditional approaches can't scale - discover how AI-powered systems are transforming governance at machine speed. Network with peers navigating the same challenges.

​The Challenge Enterprises are Facing

​Gartner's prediction is stark: 40% of agentic AI projects will be cancelled by 2027. The reasons? Escalating costs, unclear business value, and inadequate risk controls.

​AI incidents surged 56% in 2024 alone. Most projects are hype-driven experiments that never reach production. Traditional governance approaches, built for slower innovation cycles, simply cannot scale to match modern AI deployment.

​The gap is widening. The organisations thriving will be those who have cracked AI governance at machine speed.

​What This Afternoon Covers

​A practical exploration of how to build trustworthy AI that works at scale. You will see how leading organisations are moving from governance policy to operational practice - using AI-powered systems to monitor, audit, and govern other AI at machine speed.

​Michael Kehoe from IBM will share why governance and security must be unified from day one to build truly trustworthy AI. A panel featuring leaders from BT, TD Synnex, and IBM will debate how organisations turn policy into operational controls and generate the evidence needed for stakeholder confidence.

​Then Gurpreet Singh Dhindsa will share why traditional governance approaches can't keep pace, and how organisations are achieving trustworthy AI through governance systems that operate at the speed of deployment.

​The Programme

​2:30pm – 3:00pm: Arrival & Networking Join us for tea, coffee, and refreshments. This is your opportunity to connect with other senior leaders before the formal programme begins.

​3:00pm – 3:15pm: Opening Remarks Context-setting for the afternoon with Denis Henderson from Aligne.

​3:15pm – 3:45pm: Keynote Address Michael Kehoe, EMEA Data Security Leader at IBM, examines why unifying AI governance and security from the start is essential for successful AI business strategy.

​3:45pm – 4:30pm: Panel Discussion – "AI Governance: From Policy to Controls to Evidence" A dynamic conversation with leaders from risk, compliance, legal, and data domains exploring how to make responsible AI work at scale. Featuring Simon Harris (BT) and Michael Kehoe (IBM). Hosted by Denis Henderson.

​4:30pm – 5:00pm: AI Governance 2.0: Using AI to Govern AI Learn why current AI governance approaches can't keep pace with AI deployment, and see how organisations are solving this with AI systems that govern other AI, achieving faster deployment and measurable ROI.

​Speakers/Presenters:

​Denis Henderson - Director, Aligne AI | LinkedIn Profile

​Michael Kehoe - EMEA Data Security Leader, IBM | LinkedIn Profile

​Simon Harris - Data Architecture Director, Data & AI, BT | LinkedIn Profile

​Gurpreet Singh Dhindsa - Responsible AI Director, Aligne AI | LinkedIn Profile

​Event Details

​When: Wednesday, 4th December 2025, 2:30pm–5:00pm

​Where: IBM London, 20 York Rd, London

​Capacity: 30 seats only

​Cost: Complimentary (event refreshments included)

​Registration: Subject to approval. We will confirm your place within 48 hours

​Who Should Attend

​This session is designed for senior decision-makers and practitioners responsible for AI strategy, governance, risk, and implementation at enterprise organisations.

​You will find value here if you are building your AI governance framework, evaluating approaches and vendors, or seeking to mature existing governance practices.

​Chief Data Officers, Chief Risk Officers, Chief Information Security Officers, Heads of Compliance, AI Programme Directors, Legal Counsel focused on technology, and senior technology leaders are particularly encouraged to attend.

​Hosted by

​Aligne AI – Boutique AI governance consultancy based in London, specialising in translating governance principles into operational controls that enable AI programmes to deliver business value while managing risk effectively.

​IBM – Pioneers in trustworthy AI, with integrated solutions that unify AI governance and security through platforms including watsonx.governance and watsonx Orchestrate.

​Register Today & Reserve Your Seat

​Only 30 places available. Registration requires approval. We will confirm your place within 48 hours.

​This event is complimentary for senior stakeholders from enterprise organisations.