AI in Business: Beyond the Hype – Myths, Realities, and Real-World Opportunities
Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries and reshaping how businesses operate. At Level39, we support start-ups, scale-ups, and innovators who are harnessing AI to solve real-world business challenges.
Join us for the next session in our AI-focused series: Beyond the Hype – Myths, Realities, and Real-World Opportunities, where we’ll explore how AI is being applied across sectors to drive growth, efficiency, and innovation.
This session will cut through the noise and separate AI fact from fiction. Through a panel discussion with leading voices in business and technology, you’ll gain a clear understanding of:
What AI can deliver for businesses today
Where the most promising commercial opportunities lie
The practical and ethical challenges leaders must navigate
Topics will include generative AI in business operations, the future of work in an AI-driven economy, and strategic considerations for decision-makers.
Introductory Speaker
Tram Anh Nguyen – Co-Founder of CFTE and Chairwoman of Global Women in AI, will open the session with a short introduction to the organisation’s mission to ensure women are not just participants but architects of the AI revolution - empowering female leaders across research, entrepreneurship, policy, and ethics, and building the global infrastructure for a more inclusive AI future.
Panellists
Moderator
Terence Tse – Professor of Finance at Hult International Business School and Co-Founder of Nexus FrontierTech and the AI Native Foundation, Terence is a global educator and leading voice in fintech, AI, and the development of AI-native organisations.
Speakers
Ben Goldsmith – Founder of Goldsmith Communications, advising tech and VC clients including ComplyAdvantage and Norrsken VC. With a background in tech journalism and venture roles, he specialises in storytelling for innovation-led companies and has received recognition from Forbes and PR Week.
Renaud Huck – NED/Chair/Senior Advisor/Fintech Mentor. A former senior investment banker with nearly 30 years in trading, exchanges, and clearing. He now advises fintech and healthtech startups on integrating AI and holds multiple Non-Executive Director and Advisory Board roles.
Martin Boeckle – Founder of antX, a consultancy driving innovation at the intersection of technology and design. He has built AI-powered solutions and led digital transformations at BCG using human-centered AI and Design Thinking.
Vered Zimmerman – Founder of FinText, helping financial services marketing teams create data-driven content. With 15+ years in the industry, she specialises in natural language processing and has worked with clients including the London Stock Exchange Group, UBS, and Natixis.
Your Experience at a Glance
5:30pm – Welcome & Networking
Arrive, settle in, and connect with fellow professionals over light refreshments.
6:15pm – Opening Remarks
A welcome from Level39 followed by a short introduction from Tram Anh Nguyen, Co-Founder of CFTE and Chairwoman of Global Women in AI.
6:20pm – Panel Discussion
Hear from industry leaders as they explore the myths, realities, and tangible business opportunities of AI.
6:45pm – Interactive Q&A
Get your questions answered and engage directly with the panel.
7:00pm – Networking
Extend conversations, explore collaboration opportunities, and meet like-minded business innovators.
8:00pm – Event Close