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From AI adoption to AI advantage. Who owns the problem?

Investment alone won't create competitive advantage. Capability will.

Join us for an exclusive roundtable event at Shangri-La, The Shard, London on Wednesday 18 November 2026 to discuss how senior leaders can turn AI investment into measurable competitive advantage.

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Please note: This is a free and complimentary event, subject to our event T&Cs.

Shangri-La, The Shard, London
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Date

Wednesday 18 November 2026

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Time

12pm to 3.30pm

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Location

Shangri-La, The Shard, London

Event overview

AI investment is accelerating, yet many organisations struggle to convert adoption into measurable value.

This exclusive roundtable brings together senior leaders to debate the barriers holding successful AI implementation back. We will use Kaplan’s latest research to explore whether these challenges resonate with your own experiences, debating if high employee confidence is actively masking a lack of commercial competence and how your organisation's approach compares to your peers. We will also discuss how to resolve fragmented accountability across IT, HR, and L&D.

You'll leave this event with a clearer view of what needs to change to turn AI investment into ROI.

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Backed by research

The gap between AI ambition and AI readiness is already costing businesses.

Despite high investment, organisations face a major AI capability gap. While 74% of C-suite leaders prioritise AI adoption, 37% report failing to achieve expected ROI from an AI deployment. The root cause is not technology: ownership is fragmented, and spending heavily favours tools over people.

This roundtable provides a framework to evaluate operational readiness, and close the capability gap.

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About the venue

Shangri-La The Shard, London.

An exceptional setting for an exceptional event. Set high above the capital, Shangri-La Hotel, The Shard, London offers a spectacular setting for this exclusive executive roundtable.

Beginning on level 34 of The Shard, the hotel spans 18 floors and offers breathtaking panoramic views across London and the River Thames.

Located in the heart of the city, with Borough Market, Tate Modern and St Paul’s Cathedral nearby, the venue provides a distinctive and inspiring backdrop for senior-level discussion, networking and conversation.

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Shangri-La, The Shard, London

About Kaplan

Turning skills development into competitive advantage.

Kaplan is the world's most trusted partner in professional services, accountancy, and tax training - and the definitive choice for organisations navigating AI and digital transformation. Through our deep sector expertise, we bridge the gap between technical innovation and human capability, turning skills development into a measurable competitive advantage.

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Meet Kaplan’s strategic facilitators

Gain direct insights from the Kaplan leaders driving workforce, data, and AI transformation - actively advancing industry standards while guiding Kaplan’s own AI journey. Drawing on this first hand experience, our contributors will actively facilitate your table's discussion, sharing practical perspectives on building the skills and structures needed to make AI deliver real business value.

Stacey Fitzsimmons

Stacey Fitzsimmons

Managing Director, Kaplan Professional Education

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Michael Lafferty

Michael Lafferty

Head of Data and Technology Apprenticeships

With 17+ years’ experience in Digital and IT Apprenticeships, Michael specialises in developing technology-focused programmes spanning data analysis, AI, and digital transformation.

Michael Lafferty

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Register your interest

This is a complimentary, invitation-only event for senior business professionals interested in AI, organisational capability, and workforce transformation. Places are limited to ensure the roundtable remains relevant, focused and valuable for all participants. Please complete the short registration form to express your interest in attending.

Please note: places at this event are limited and subject to our event terms and conditions. Registering your interest does not guarantee a place. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to suitability, and all places are confirmed by email. If the event is oversubscribed, we may offer you a place on our waiting list.

Kaplan reserves the right to decline registrations, limit numbers per organisation, and amend or cancel the event. Read the full event Terms and Conditions.

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