Summary

The year 2026 is a critical "turning point" for AI regulation because it marks the transition from theoretical legal framework to active enforcement. While previous years focused on drafting laws, 2026 is when significant global regulations - most notably the EU AI Act - become legally binding for many organisations. For businesses it means the end of the "wait and see" period and the organisations must now learn to navigate the complexities of international AI policies.

The 4th Annual AI Regulation Summit in Central London on 1 October 2026 will be bringing together government ministers, senior regulators, and industry leaders to discuss the fast-evolving landscape or artificial intelligence governance. Attendees will gain comprehensive insights into the UK Government's approach to AI regulation, including updates on the proposed AI Bill and forthcoming policy frameworks, and will also get an expert analysis of different approaches to AI regulation being adopted across the world. 

WHY Attend?

  • Authoritative speakers: Hear directly from the people who make and enforce global policy, including senior government figures and company CEOs
  • Practical guidance: Translate shifting policy into actional commercial strategies for financial institutions and multinational corporations
  • Networking: Join over 300 C-suite delegates from around the world to share best practices and discuss challenges in the digital economy
  • A dynamic agenda packed with keynote addresses, expert panels, and interactive breakout sessions, covering crucial topics such as 
    • How will the UK Online Safety Act apply to Generative AI? Practical guide to its implementation in the coming years
    • The EU AI regulation, in particular, the EU AI Act enforcement phase
    • Update on AI regulatory developments in the U.S. The high impact state-level AI regulations to go live in 2026
    • UAE National Strategy for AI 2030
    • AI regulation in APAC region
  • Deep dives into specific sessions such as
    • Copyright and AI
    • Governance of advanced AI use cases
    • Cyber and AI
    • Ethical AI, culture, bias mitigation, and the social impact

Meet some of  our previous advisory board members and speakers:

  • John Edwards, UK Information Commissioner, Information Commissioner’s Office
  • James Benford, Executive Director for Data and Analytics Transformation and Chief Data Officer, Bank of England
  • Jessica Rusu, Chief Data, Information and Intelligence Officer, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
  • Lord Darzi of Denham OM KBE PC FRS, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgery & Cancer, Co-Director of the IGHI Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgery & Cancer, Co-Director of the IGHI, Professor of Surgery, Imperial College London
  • Will Hayter, Senior Director, Digital Markets Unit, Competition and Markets Authority
  • Kai Zenner, Head of Office and Digital Policy Adviser for MEP Axel Voss (EPP Group), European Parliament
  • Kate Jones, Chief Executive Officer, The Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum
  • Dr Philipp Raether, Group Chief Privacy & AI Trust Officer, Allianz Group
  • Shameek Kundu, Executive Director, AI Verify Foundation, IMDA, Singapore
  • Oliver Patel, Head of Enterprise AI Governance, AstraZeneca
  • Uthman Ali, Associate Fellow, Said Business School, University of Oxford, and former Global Responsible AI Officer, BP
  • Fiona Phillips, Specialist Lawyer AI, Cybersecurity, Data and Digital Assets, Award-winning Legal Innovator
  • Stephan Geering, Deputy General Counsel and Compliance, Trustworthy AI and Global Privacy Officer, Anthology
  • Dr Paul Dongha, Head of Responsible AI & AI Strategy, NatWest Group