Workshops
Understanding, Using & Governing AI for Directors
6 October 2025 | London
Join an interactive one-day workshop to gain practical AI insights you can apply directly to your board. Explore strategy, governance, ethics and culture to help your organisation navigate the seismic changes shaping boardroom leadership today.
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Overview of the workshop
Generative AI (Gen AI) is not just the future, it is the present. It has the power to revolutionise companies, providing significant gains in productivity, efficiency and decision-making. Board directors have a responsibility to harness the power of Gen AI to drive progress and build a better business. In order to stay ahead directors need to cultivate a mindset of continuous learning and be open to curiosity.
The Financial Times Board Director Programme is delighted to be able to offer directors the opportunity to learn from one of the top AI practitioners in the world in this highly practical and interactive workshop. Danilo McGarry shares his unparalleled experience and knowledge to enable participants to fully understand how AI can help to improve their organisations across the board, and to understand how they personally can drive that improvement.
This intensive one-day course is designed for board directors who need to personally utilise AI in their governance roles as well as to effectively oversee AI implementation within their organisations. The programme follows a practical approach, with the morning focused on hands-on AI applications for board responsibilities, and the afternoon dedicated to governance frameworks, ethics, and risk management.
Format
Morning: Practical AI usage for board responsibilities and why this is important
Afternoon: AI governance, risk mitigation, ethical considerations and scalability for governing AI within companies as a board member
WHY JOIN THIS workshop?
Gain practical AI knowledge tailored to the governance responsibilities of board members
Develop a comprehensive understanding of AI governance structures needed at the board level
Establish ethical frameworks and risk mitigation strategies for responsible AI implementation
Learn how board members can lead by example in fostering a culture of accountable and forward-looking AI governance
Discuss real-world boardroom strategies for navigating AI challenges and opportunities with peers
Delegates of this workshop will also be offered exclusive access to our regular networking evenings, including speaking sessions with recognised thought leaders.
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Get uniquely practical and relevant insight from a practioner-led faculty: hear their stories and real-life experiences on how to succeed in a NED career.
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