Strategic AI Briefing for SMEs
New requirements, emerging risks and competitive advantage
Complimentary strategic briefing for leaders navigating AI opportunities, compliance and competitive positioning.
Current Situation
The current state of AI adoption among UK SMEs reveals significant opportunities and urgent challenges for business leaders.
47% of UK SMEs risk competitive disadvantage by not implementing AI
38% of business leaders lack understanding of AI capabilities
Early adopters report 32.7% operational efficiency improvements
New regulatory requirements taking effect throughout 2025/2026
What the briefing covers
This strategic intelligence session provides UK business leaders with essential insights on current AI policy, regulatory requirements and competitive positioning opportunities.
UK government AI strategy 2025
How the £400bn economic projection affects mid-market businesses
ICO regulatory requirements
Compliance obligations, penalties and risk management
UK case studies
Real-world AI implementations
Implementation methodology
12-month deployment framework from pilot to scale
Market advantage opportunities
How AI adoption creates competitive positioning
AI evolution and future developments
The rapid pace of change and what's coming next
Who should attend?
This strategic briefing is designed for senior executives who need current information on AI developments affecting their business.
Ideal attendees:
- Managing directors and chief executives – Strategic oversight and board-level decisions
- Operations directors – Process improvement and efficiency opportunities
- Technology directors – AI implementation and technical strategy
- Finance directors – Investment decisions and regulatory compliance
- Senior managers – Strategic technology decision-making
You’ll benefit if you’re:
- Evaluating AI opportunities for your organisation
- Seeking clarity on regulatory requirements
- Planning strategic technology investments for 2025/26
- Responsible for competitive positioning and compliance
Whether exploring AI or already implementing, this briefing provides strategic intelligence for informed decision-making.
How the session works
Delivery options
Available both in-person at your location or via secure online platform
Session duration
45 minutes strategic briefing followed by 15 minutes executive discussion
Investment required
Complimentary session with no cost or obligation
Group size
Maximum 12 participants to ensure quality discussion and individual attention
About your presenter
Ben Sefton
Co-founder, Insightful AI
Senior AI advisor and policy expert, specialising in business strategy, regulatory frameworks and implementation planning.
With 27 years of strategic leadership experience across public and private sectors, Ben worked as a Strategic Forensic Advisor at Greater Manchester Police Serious Crime Unit investigating major crime, terrorism, serious organised crime and cyber crime before transitioning to private sector leadership roles.
Ben helps UK businesses navigate AI adoption through evidence-based strategic planning and policy guidance, applying the same rigorous analytical approach that made him successful in complex criminal investigations.
Book Your Strategic Briefing
Schedule your complimentary strategic briefing to gain essential intelligence on AI policy, compliance and competitive positioning for UK businesses.