Leaders from across Northern Ireland gathered for an exclusive dinner with Paul Cheek, Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management and a recognised authority on AI-driven entrepreneurship.

The evening formed part of a landmark programme exploring how Artificial Intelligence can unlock new opportunities for the North West, helping the region turn long-standing challenges into a sustainable competitive advantage.

  • Through structured discussions led by Paul, participants explored how to:
  • Raise ambition for AI adoption across sectors.
  • Deliver measurable impact for firms and communities.
  • Strengthen leadership for responsible innovation.
  • Transform underperformance into strength and retain local talent.
  • Position the region to lead as a first mover in AI.

The dinner fostered rich conversation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to shaping a bold, AI-enabled future for Northern Ireland.

This event was sponsored by Ulster University, supported by the Department for the Economy and held in Bishop’s Gate Hotel on Wednesday 1st October.