The brand new workshop reveals how Gloucestershire companies can use innovation and growth using AI

Do you want to advance your technical strategy in your business? Are you wondering how AI can help you create smarter systems with less need for manual work?

Gloucestershire Tech experts held a special one-off event for senior leaders in September 2025, designed to showcase tools and software that can be used to charge operations using tools such as Microsoft Copilot.

What do I learn?

It will be held within the rental coworking space on the Cheltenham site, an AI and data-driven innovation for small businesses: Breakfast for senior leaders starts at 8am, and attendees gain insights with real-world examples of how companies use AI.

In the morning, we also provide expert tips on how to make the most of AI tools and advice on how your AI and data strategies align with your individual business goals.

Also, before you watch trends you'll watch from 2025 onwards, we'll explain what you should consider when using data to trust AI.

Who is the speaker?

Speakers include Helen Tanner, founder of the Data and AI Consultancy Agency. Todd Gifford, Managing Director of Optimization.

Helen's speech covers everything in small and medium-sized enterprises and gives valuable insight into how AI and data can be used to drive progression regardless of industry.

Todd then discusses how business owners and senior leaders can provide specific technologies and services to enhance how they operate, are protected and grow.

Do you have time for networking?

Participants will make the most of their opportunities to meet and chat with like-minded C-Suites and senior leaders over networking time before finishing at 10am.

Who is the host?

Optimized IT is a B Corp certified IT service provider with offices in Gloucester, Bristol and Exeter, offering bespoke solutions to support small and medium-sized businesses, including cybersecurity, cloud services, and IT consultants.

Recently, we partnered with Global AI ExpertData³ to give our customers access to data-driven tools to drive strategic growth.

For expert insights on AI, see Soglos' AI Series Optimization.

Where can I get tickets?

SME AI Tickets and Data-Driven Innovation: Senior Leader Breakfast is available via ticket tailors at Chockettailor.com/events/optimisingit.