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Are we ready for a world shaped by AI?
Artificial intelligence is advancing at extraordinary speed, and as we move closer to artificial general intelligence (AGI), governments, organisations and individuals face urgent questions about how such powerful systems should be governed. This Think Ahead event brings together Professor Nicos Savva, Academic Director of the Data Science and AI Initiative at London Business School, alongside leading industry experts, to explore how AI governance, alignment and institutional readiness can help society navigate this critical moment.
With AI systems evolving faster than global institutions can adapt, the panel will examine the real‑world challenges that will shape the next decade:
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How organisations can build transparent, accountable and safe AI governance structures that evolve as systems become more capable
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Why ‘alignment’ – ensuring AI systems act in accordance with human goals – is now a practical engineering and management challenge, not just an ethical debate
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How the future of work, careers and education will be globally reshaped as AI automates more tasks and accelerates innovation
In a rapidly transforming world, how will people find purpose, identity and meaning if work may no longer be the central organising principle of life? How can societies adapt without being overly prescriptive or limiting innovation? What can leaders do to prepare?
Balancing optimism with realism, the discussion highlights both the opportunities and the messy transition ahead, where economic displacement and institutional reform will challenge governments and businesses alike.
Date and time:
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United Kingdom: Wednesday 15 April 2026, 18:30 – 19:45 BST
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Dubai: Wednesday 15 April 2026, 21:30 – 22:45 GST
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Japan: Thursday 16 April 2026, 02:30 – 03:45 JST
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US Eastern: Wednesday 15 April 2026, 13:30 – 14:45 ET
Speakers
Think Ahead is London Business School’s event and podcast series, in which London Business School’s leading faculty and other global experts explore today’s big business issues, giving you future-focused, actionable insights. Our world-class speakers come together to discuss a wide range of relevant topics, including sustainability, AI and the economy.
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