Business in the Age of AI | NetVerse
OCTOBER 8, 2026 · MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE

Business in the Age of AI: Technology, Transformation & What Comes Next.

NetVerse is a dedicated UK event series designed to help SMB and SME leaders master AI adoption, digital transformation, and modern IT strategy to drive scalable commercial growth.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
LONDON
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
BIRMINGHAM
IT STRATEGY
MANCHESTER
OPERATIONAL DATA
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
LONDON
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
BIRMINGHAM
IT STRATEGY
MANCHESTER
OPERATIONAL DATA

About NetVerse
by NetMonkeys.

TECHNOLOGY AND CONFERENCE PARTNERS
Apple
Microsoft
Google
Elevate
Huntress

Our conference partners bring direct industry leadership, enterprise platforms, and frontline technical infrastructure to power every session.

Organised by NetMonkeys, NetVerse is an executive briefing series created specifically to help UK SMBs and SMEs achieve real, tangible outcomes. We focus on practical AI adoption, strategic digital transformation, and resilient IT architectures—empowering leadership teams with the clarity, tools, and roadmaps required to modernise operations and build lasting commercial advantage.

500+

TRUSTED BUSINESS LEADERS

04

KEY UK CITIES

12+

INDUSTRIES COVERED

50+

LIMITED SEATS / HUB

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LIVE AI DEMONSTRATION

Discussion
Points.

Bridging the gap between executive vision, operational data systems, and tangible enterprise AI deployment.

AREA 01 / 06

Developing a robust strategic roadmap for deploying secure, value-accretive enterprise AI aligned with balance sheet ROI.

AI Strategy & ROI

Operational Data

Digital Transformation

Enterprise Governance

Lumos AI Execution

Workflow Automation

AI Strategy & ROI Operational Data Digital Transformation Enterprise Governance Lumos AI Execution Workflow Automation

Upcoming Events & Location

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October 8, 2026 — Northern Hub

Manchester: Business in the age of AI

From legacy enterprise modernisation to live operational analytics, explore the practical AI architectures and systems transformations fuelling regional market leaders.

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Manchester Event Space
02
Early 2027 — Southern Hub

London: Global Governance & Enterprise Security

Direct executive roundtables tackling regulatory AI frameworks, secure Microsoft cloud integrations, and commercial ROI metrics in the capital.

Opening soon
London Event Space
03
Mid-2027 — East Midlands Hub

Nottingham: Digital Transformation & Workflow Automation

Connecting manufacturing, logistics, and professional service operators with live demos of custom ERP tools and automated data pipelines.

Opening soon
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Late 2027 — West Midlands Hub

Birmingham: Engineering The Next Tech Decade

An immersive full-scale conference bringing 500+ leaders together to architect actionable strategies for 2027 and beyond.

Opening soon
Birmingham Event Space

Agenda Overview

An afternoon of concise, candid sessions designed for leaders making key technology decisions. We strip back vendor noise to focus on real operational challenges, data readiness, governance, and live tech execution.

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1:00 PM

The Digital Horizon

A discussion on the technology changes affecting businesses today, from AI adoption and automation to digital transformation and the changing role of IT within a business. We'll look at what businesses should be paying attention to — and where organisations risk falling behind.

Speakers Nick Gall & Mike Dixon
Nick Gall Mike Dixon
1:45 PM

Building Your AI Moat

AI adoption needs more than a collection of tools. This session looks at how businesses can approach AI strategically, identify the right opportunities and build an approach that delivers measurable value while considering security, data and governance.

Speaker Nick Gall
Nick Gall
2:15 PM

Refreshments & Room Reset

A quick stretch, grab-and-go sweet and savoury bites, and fresh coffee.

2:30 PM

Lumos AI in Action

A live demonstration of Lumos AI using real operational scenarios. See how AI can interact with business information, surface useful insights and support day-to-day decision-making.

Speaker Darren Cawdry
Darren Cawdry
3:15 PM

Q&A & Networking

Bring your questions. Following the sessions, we'll open the floor for questions and discussion before moving into informal networking over drinks and canapés.

Host Zoe Lane
Zoe Lane

Our Speakers

Nick Gall

Nick Gall

Managing Director | NetMonkeys

Mike Dixon

Mike Dixon

Founder,
NetMonkeys

Darren Cawdry

Darren Cawdry

Head of Software
NetMonkeys

Zoe Lane

Zoe Lane

CX Lead/Host & Moderator
NetMonkeys

Who Should Attend

Actionable AI strategy. Measurable business value.

Practitioners

Designed specifically for IT managers, data engineers, and technical builders looking to architect intuitive, secure, and production-ready enterprise AI tools.

Practitioners AI Roundtable

Leaders

Intended for Managing Directors, CIOs, and Digital Transformation Heads driving organisational strategy, operational workflows, and technology investments.

Executive Leadership Strategy

Entrepreneurs

For founders, business owners, and commercial leaders passionate about leveraging custom AI tools to build scalable and defensible market advantages.

Entrepreneurs and Tech Innovators
WHAT YOU'LL LEAVE WITH
Where AI Fits
What To Transform
What To Do Next
Live Tech Execution
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Where AI Fits What To Transform What To Do Next Live Tech Execution
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Understand where AI and automation can realistically add tangible business value to your organisation without the noise.
Identify the core legacy systems, operational bottlenecks, and data structures that require modernisation.
Take away practical, board-ready frameworks for developing an actionable digital transformation roadmap.
Experience a live demonstration of Lumos AI extracting actionable intelligence from real operational business metrics.

"The gap between strategy and development is shrinking. The future belongs to those who build the bridge."

Nick Gall Managing Director, NetMonkeys
LOCATION & EXPERIENCE

The Manchester Event Venue

EXECUTIVE HQ & AI STUDIO

NetMonkeys Manchester HQ

Located in the heart of Manchester City Centre, NetMonkeys Manchester HQ provides a high-energy, technology-first briefing facility purpose-built for C-level discussions, executive roundtables, and live operational intelligence demos.

NetMonkeys Manchester HQ
Manchester Piccadilly (6 min walk)
Live Lumos AI Studio
Ultra-Fast Enterprise WiFi 📶
DATE & RUNNING ORDER

Thursday, October 8, 2026

A focused, high-tempo afternoon designed specifically around executive schedules.

12:30 PM Doors Open & Barista Coffee
1:00 PM Keynote Briefings Kickoff
2:30 PM Lumos AI Live Tech Execution
3:15 PM Executive Q&A & Mixer
NETWORKING & SOCIAL

Executive After-Hours Mixer

Join speakers, managing directors, and innovators for drinks and canapés.

🍸 Craft Beverages 🍢 Artisanal Canapés 🎙️ Hosted by Zoe Lane 🤝 1-on-1 Speaker Access

Industry Insights

Expert perspectives on infrastructure scaling, operational analytics, and enterprise integrations.

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Abstract

The Rise of AI Engineering

See how organisations are successfully integrating custom operational data tools like Lumos AI into their existing tech stacks.

How to Scale Your Infrastructure

Moving from legacy infrastructure to a cloud-first model requires a strategic approach to security, compliance, and systems architecture.

Navigating the AI Landscape in 2026

Enterprise technology is entering an era of strict efficiency. Learn how to optimise your Microsoft enterprise deployments.

From Prototype to Product: The Lumos Audit

A technical deep dive into the development and July rollout of Lumos AI, our proprietary operational data analytics tool.

E-Commerce Integrations & ERP

Connecting Magento platforms with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for seamless operations.

Our Resources

Watch key briefings and executive discussions exploring practical AI operational efficiency, enterprise tech roadmaps, and automation execution.