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AI that delivers at scale: from pilots to institutional adoption

30 Apr 2026
Main Room
Strategy & Leadership Digital, Data & AI

AI in higher education has moved beyond experimentation; the challenge now is scaling real, measurable impact across institutions. For senior leaders, the question is becoming how to integrate AI sustainably into core operations, teaching, and decision-making. This discussion will highlight how three universities have embedded AI to drive tangible outcomes, from optimising student support to using predictive analytics for strategic planning. Each will unpack governance and implementation, revealing what it takes to move from pilots to institution-wide adoption. How can universities manage risk and align with strategic goals to ensure return on investment.

Chairperson
Giles Carden, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief of Staff - University of Southampton
Speakers
Ann Thanaraj, Associate Professor and Chair, AI Operations Group - Teesside university
Monica Jones, Chief Data Officer - University of Leeds
Osama Khan, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic - Aston University