AI is no longer emerging, it’s accelerating.
2025 set the foundation. 2026 will test what’s built on it.

As AI moves from experimentation to infrastructure, the conversation is shifting from possibility to protection, from safety to security.

Will 2026 be the year AI hardens into national and enterprise systems, reshaping industries and power structures ?
Or will regulation, trust, and governance determine how fast and how far it can scale?

Join The D8AI Club for a forward-looking session as we map the UK’s shift from AI Safety to AI Security, separating what’s hype, what’s real, and what’s about to break through in 2026.

What to Expect

📊 Forecasts & Strategic Trends
Expert insights into the forces shaping AI in 2026 , from security-first architectures and regulation to enterprise and government adoption.

🎙️ Expert Panel Discussion
Leading voices debate where AI is heading, how the UK is positioning itself, and which sectors will feel the greatest impact.

💡 Signals to Watch
Early indicators, policy moves, and technical shifts that could define the next wave of AI disruption.

🤝 Interactive Dialogue
Challenge assumptions, share perspectives, and explore how the move toward AI security could reshape your work and organisation.

🍸 Networking & Connections
Close the evening with thoughtful conversations and community over drinks.

Our Panel Will Explore

→ The UK’s transition from AI safety frameworks to AI security strategies
→ Which sectors will accelerate adoption and which may slow under new constraints
→ How regulation and geopolitics are shaping AI innovation
→ Technologies most likely to break out in 2026
→ Balancing speed, trust, and resilience as AI goes mainstream

The Lineup

Host :
Shreya Choudhuri, Marketing & Community Manager, Impact Fundry

Speakers :
Sardor Karimov, CEO & Co-founder, Candidat.ai

Lev Zabudko, Chief Product Officer & Co-founder, Nothreat

Meagan Birch, Founder, Saiph Tech

⚠️ Limited seats available on first come, first served.
Entry is subject to venue capacity. The D8AI Club and Barclays reserve the right to restrict access once capacity is reached.

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