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Oxford AI for Business
Alumni Symposium 2026
15–18 April 2026 | Oxford
Rhodes House • Jesus College
Key topics: Operational AI | Governance, Ethics & Trust | Future of AI
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Oxford AI for Business Alumni Network – at a glance
Open exclusively to graduates of the Saïd Business School's AI for Business master's programme, this community connects Oxford alumni leading innovation, navigating complexity, and driving responsible transformation. Whether you seek insights, collaboration, or continuous learning, this network is your lasting connection to the Oxford experience — grounded in values, built to scale.
Key Statistics
300+
Members
Across 20+ countries
110+
Attendees
For Module X Symposium 2026
The network boasts a strong UK + global presence, including members from the US, Europe, and the Middle East. It is a practitioner-heavy, business-focused community.
Key Focus Areas
Real-world AI Implementation
Business Transformation
Governance & Responsible AI
Driven by Intelligence; Defined by Innovation; Measured by Impact.
Intelligence
We harness Oxford intelligence to deepen understanding, advance critical thinking, and guide responsible AI leadership.
Innovation
Through collaboration and creativity, we transform ideas into innovation that redefines business, technology, and global opportunities.
Impact
Our Alumni deliver impact by driving meaningful change, shaping industries, and creating measurable lasting value for society worldwide.
Board Members
Kay Nichols
NACD Certified Corporate Director
Dennis Adekunle
Enterprise AI & Transformation Leader
Toby Velte
AI Implementation at Scale
Amit Singh
FinTech Modernization, AI Enablement
Alumni Module X Symposium 2026 - Overview
Our summit attracts a diverse group of leaders and innovators, ensuring a rich exchange of perspectives.
Who is in the Room – Company Mix
40%
Large Enterprises
Established market leaders
20%
Mid-Market
Growing, agile businesses
40%
Startups / Scale-ups
Innovative disruptors
Key Details
- 3 days Executive AI Summit
- Hosted at Oxford (Rhodes House, Jesus College)
- Focus: Making AI work in real-world business
Focus Areas
Operational AI (from pilot → scale)
Agentic AI systems
Governance, Ethics & Trust
Future of AI (AGI, automation)
Delegate Profiles
A rare mix of builders, buyers, regulators, and investors in one forum.
Who Attends
- C-suite & Senior Leaders
- AI Practitioners & Builders
- Consultants & Advisors
- Policy & Governance Leaders
Key Themes
- AI Leadership & Strategy
- Agentic AI & Autonomous Systems
- AI Governance & Regulation
- AI in Real Economy (Finance, Energy, etc.)
- Future of Work & AGI
Symposium Agenda
Wednesday 15 – Saturday 18 April 2026 | Rhodes House, Jesus College, St. Peter's College Hall
Wednesday, April 15 — Arrival Day & Cohort-Organised Activities
| 08:00–15:00 | Travel Arrival & Travel Window |
| 15:00–19:30 | Cohort-Specific Events Organised by each cohort |
| 19:30–22:30 |
Thursday, April 16 — Rhodes House (South Park Road, OX1 3RG) - Module X Opening
| 08:00 | Admin Breakfast on own |
| 09:00 | Break Tea, Coffee & Pastries Rhodes House (South Park Road, OX1 3RG) |
| 09:15 | Admin Welcome / Logistics / Agenda Review / Kickoff Dr. Toby Velte |
| 09:30 | Keynote Theme 1: AI Leadership – "AI, Media & the Recommendation Economy" Dr. Alex Connock |
| 10:15 | Keynote Theme 1: AI Leadership – "AI Applications and Trends" Dr. Siddharth Arora |
| 11:00 | Break |
| 11:30 | Keynote Theme 1: AI Leadership – "Next-Gen Agentic AI Systems" Michael Collyer |
| 12:30 | Lunch Lunch & Showcase — Rhodes House (South Park Road, OX1 3RG) |
| 13:30 | Panel "The Future of Work" – CEO Forum Moderator: Bruce Bishop (Gartner) with Alan Bell (Omnicom), Olivia Kirby (Unilever), Thomas Otter (Acadian Ventures) |
| 15:00 | Break |
| 15:15 | Keynote Theme 2: Artificial Super Intelligence – "ASI: The Last Human Invention Ever?" Dr. Toby Velte |
| 16:00 | Break Tea, Coffee & Cake |
| 16:15 | Panel Theme 3 – Agentic AI Panel Discussion With Udai Dhamija |
| 17:00 | Admin Wrap Up Day 1 / Outlook on Day 2 |
| 17:10 | Oxford AI Networking Event — Rhodes House (South Park Road, OX1 3RG) |
| 19:30–22:30 | People heading to Cosy Club (20 Cornmarket St., OX1 3EY) to meet current DipAI Cohort |
Friday, April 17 — Jesus College, Oxford Union & St. Peter's College (Formal Dinner)
| 08:00 | Admin Breakfast on own |
| 09:00 | Break Tea, Coffee & Pastries — Jesus College |
| 09:15 | Admin Welcome / Agenda Review |
| 09:30 | Keynote Theme 3 – Agentic AI: "Sirius Apps & Dynamic AI" Eddie Harford (Founder & CEO, Dogma) |
| 10:15 | Panel "AI Geopolitics of Regulation, Legislation and Business Imperatives: Bifurcation or Back-Door Coalescence" Moderator: Tracey Bowen Lowe with Sam Dawe, Olivier Proust, and Lakxmikant Ramawat |
| 11:15 | Break |
| 11:30 | Keynote Theme 3: Agentic AI – "An Enterprise Perspective" Chris Cox (Lloyds Bank) |
| 12:30 | Lunch Lunch — Jesus College Dining Hall |
| 13:30 | Keynote Theme 1: "AI Leadership" Session 4 David Wilkinson |
| 14:30 | Break Sir Nigel Comments — Tea, Coffee & Cakes — Jesus College |
| 14:45 | Keynote Theme 1 – AI Leadership: Session 5 Duncan Anderson |
| 15:30 | Admin Wrap up Day 2 Outlook on Day 3, transfer to debate (Oxford Union, Enter at gate: 5 St. Michael's Street) |
| 15:45 | Debate DipAI Debate — Oxford Union |
| 17:45 | Make Beautiful Time (a/k/a get dressed up) |
| 19:00 | DipAI Drinks Reception (Black-tie attire) Pre-dinner drinks in the Chapel at St. Peter's College (New Inn Hall Street, OX1 2DL) |
| 20:00 | DipAI Formal Dinner (Black-tie attire) Sit down dinner in the Dining Hall at St. Peter's College (New Inn Hall Street, OX1 2DL) |
Saturday, April 18 — Jesus College – Closing Sessions & Departure
| 08:00 | Admin Breakfast on own |
| 08:30 | Fun Run 5k With Drummond — meet in front of Saïd Business School |
| 10:15 | Admin Welcome / Agenda Review |
| 10:30 | Alumni Peer Sharing: Volker Buscher |
| 10:45 | Alumni Peer Sharing: Robbina Qureshi |
| 11:00 | Alumni Peer Sharing: Thomas Otter |
| 11:15 | Break |
| 11:30 | Alumni Peer Sharing: Drummond Gilbert |
| 11:45 | Alumni Peer Sharing: Andy Bamford |
| 12:00 | Alumni Peer Sharing: Lena Sparks |
| 12:00 | Closing Module X Closing Comments |
| 12:30+ | Hugs and Sadness 🎓 |
Speaker Profiles
Our esteemed speakers bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the summit, covering the latest advancements and critical discussions in AI for business.
Bruce Bishop
Gartner
Advisor to CXOs as a Team Manager and Executive Partner at Gartner. Former CFO & SVP Finance.
Chris Cox
Lloyds Bank (Head of AI)
Leads AI at Lloyds Bank, bringing an enterprise perspective on deploying agentic AI systems at scale within a regulated industry.
Alex Connock
Oxford Saïd Business School
Senior Fellow at Saïd Business School, specialist on Media and AI. Has taught on the Diploma in AI for Business since its inception.
Gam Dias
Trusted Agents
Founder of Trusted Agents, specialist in Agentic AI. Author of Agents Unleashed, teaches at IE Business School Madrid. Advises enterprises on the shift to agentic commerce.
Eddie Harford
Dogma Group
Founder of Dogma Group, Sirius Apps and Dynamic AI. Over 20 years' experience helping businesses transform with best-in-breed CRM and latest technologies.
Sir Nigel Shadbolt
Jesus College, University of Oxford
Principal of Jesus College and Professorial Research Fellow in Computer Science. Chair of AI@Oxford Research.
Toby Velte
AI & AGI Expert
Previously worked at Google, Amazon (AWS), and Microsoft. Now at London Business School as faculty focused on AI in Business.
David Wilkinson
University of Oxford
Teaches and conducts research at The University of Oxford, Cardiff University, and Oxford Brookes University School of Business.
Logistics / Getting There
Location: Oxford, UK
Key Venues
- Rhodes House — South Park Road, OX1 3RG
- Jesus College (Chang Building Digital Hub)
- St. Peter's College Hall — New Inn Hall Street, OX1 2DL
- Oxford Union — 5 St. Michael's Street
Travel Options
- Train from London (~1 hr) — frequent services from Paddington
- Bus / Coach — Oxford Tube and X90 from London Victoria
- Taxi / Ride-share
- Local walking routes between venues
Rhodes House
Jesus College
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