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900+
Attendees across two days
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80+
Speakers & moderators
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87%
Decision maker level
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Countries
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Unlocking advantage from AI investment
Artificial intelligence has become embedded in the foundations of the global economy. From agents, autonomous software and AI-enabled scientific discovery, to robotics, infrastructure and increasingly intelligent consumer products, its impact is expanding beyond individual applications into the systems through which businesses and economies operate. This transition is creating new sources of productivity and growth, but also new dependencies on compute, energy, data and technology providers. Where will value accrue as the AI market matures? How are business models and competitive dynamics changing? And which organisations and countries will control the infrastructure on which the AI economy depends?
The FT Future of AI Summit returns in 2027 to bring together the executives, technologists, investors and policymakers navigating this shift. Discussions have moved beyond experimentation and implementation to examine how AI is changing corporate strategy.
This cross-sector programme will provide an independent forum for understanding where AI is creating meaningful economic advantage and what businesses and governments must do to remain competitive and ensure return on investment as the technology becomes an integral part of the global economy.
What key themes will we discuss?
Geopolitics and Sovereign Infrastructure
Assessing the global race for national AI infrastructure, the strategic role of open-source models, and the role of international cooperation
Product and Technology
Developing the AI infrastructure and data strategy needed to build, train, and tune models that can deliver businesses a competitive edge
Strategy and Leadership
Transforming businesses and achieving measurable ROI through the use of agentic tools and end-to-end workflow automation
Liability and Governance
Establishing frameworks for accountability in autonomous systems, while balancing innovation with copyright protection and cybersecurity
Physical and Embodied AI
Exploring the transition from chatbots and autonomous agents to embodied AI — including robotaxis and humanoid robotics
AI and the Workforce
Exploring how AI is reshaping the world of work: changes to workforce strategy and organisational structures
Key features for next year
Now in its 5th year, the FT Future of AI Summit brings together leading technology executives, business leaders, investors and policymakers for candid debate on the opportunities and challenges shaping the global AI economy, from unlocking returns on AI investment and transforming business models to advancing autonomous technologies, developing critical infrastructure and navigating an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.
Through discussions with influential leaders from across technology, business and government, moderated by senior Financial Times journalists, attendees gain insight into the strategic, technological and investment decisions shaping the next phase of AI development and adoption, alongside opportunities to build relationships with key decision-makers driving innovation and shaping the future of the AI economy.
It was great to be able to meet industry peers and others tackling the same challenges and to have the time to discuss in depth.
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