AI Solutions for Business Success

The University of Bedfordshire, in partnership with Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes Chambers of Commerce, is hosting a “AI Solutions for Business Success” event.

Date: Wednesday 17th September 2025

Time: 9.30am – 12pm

Location: Mercure Hotel, Milton Keynes (free parking available)

Open to Chamber Members, join us for this free, in-person event in Milton Keynes to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can transform your businesses, address current challenges, and drive growth. Come along to:

  • Discover available resources to innovate and grow your business, with additional focus on technology-driven solutions

  • Understand how to implement AI for your business
  • Network and connect with like minded business owners and professionals, creating opportunities for collaboration and growth

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 9:30 am

(30 minutes)

Activity: Arrival & refreshments

Start time: 9:30 am

End time: 9:40 am

(10 minutes)

Item 1 | Welcome, Housekeeping & Introductions

Speaker: Rhidian Lewis, University’s Apprenticeship Lead and Head of Business and CPD, Research & Innovation Service, University of Bedfordshire

  • Housekeeping and brief overview of the event and speakers.
  • How can RIS help?

Start time: 9:40 am

End time: 9:50 am

(10 minutes)

Item 2 | Northamptonshire & Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce – Business Support

Speaker: Sunny Singh – Group Commercial Director

Start time: 9:50 am

End time: 10:00 am

(10 minutes)

Item 3 | Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce - Business Support

Speaker: Justin Richardson, CEO

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 10:45 am

(45 minutes)

Item 4 | AI in Action

Speakers: Dr Edward Braund – Head of School of Computer Science and Technology, University of Bedfordshire

Start time: 10:45 am

End time: 11:00 am

(15 minutes)

Break & Networking

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 11:45 am

(45 minutes)

Item 5 | AI in Business

Speakers: University of Bedfordshire's Business School

Start time: 11:45 am

End time: 12:00 am

(15 minutes)

Item 6 | Q&A - and Wrap Up

Speakers: University of Bedfordshire's Business School

The registration for this event is now closed.

Visit our Business Support section to access available support, including consultancy, short courses and apprenticeships.

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