AI SUMMER
BEACH PARTY
Are you ready for an unforgettable day of AI innovation, networking with AI Rock Stars and a host of amazing Speakers?
This London-based “AI Away Day” is perfect for businesses, academics and AI enthusiasts alike to be held at The event will take place at London City Beach, located at Cornwall Road, London, SE1 9PU. It’s just minutes from Waterloo Station, making it very accessible via public transport.
Dive into keynote speeches from industry leaders, explore cutting-edge tech at our expo, and immerse yourself in interactive workshops where you’ll build your own custom GPT and learn expert prompt techniques.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
AI Curious
Just starting with AI? You’re in the right place. Whether you’re a student, creative, coach, or simply curious, this is your chance to explore the future. It’s a welcoming, hands-on space for the AI-curious – no experience needed. Bring your imagination and discover how AI can support your work or ideas. Start your AI journey with vision.
AI Adventurist
You’ve played with ChatGPT, maybe tried tools like MidJourney or DALL·E, and even built a basic GPT or two. Now you’re ready to go deeper – to build, test, and connect with others who share your curiosity. This is your launchpad to turn experiments into real-world impact and join a vibrant community of AI explorers.
AI Established
You live and breathe AI – building, scaling, and leading innovation. Whether you’re a founder, strategist, or product lead, this is your stage to connect with peers, share insights, and shape the future of responsible AI. Join us to showcase your work, spark collaborations, and push your vision forward.
AI Rock Star
Whether training GPTs, launching products, or keynoting events, you bring vision, mission and impact. You’re not just in the game – you’re setting the pace. With bold projects and a drive for real-world impact, you lead, inspire, and innovate. Whether training GPTs, launching products, or keynoting events, you bring vision and momentum. As a founder, speaker, or creator, you thrive in high-stakes spaces and push for ethical, inclusive AI. This isn’t just your work – it’s your movement.
AI Sceptic
You’ve heard the buzz and seen the hype, but you’ve got questions. Maybe even doubts. Perfect. This is the place to ask hard questions, challenge the hype, and explore both the risks and rewards of AI in a grounded, respectful space. Whether you’re concerned about ethics, bias, or job impacts, your voice matters here. Join open discussions, explore real-world use cases, and help shape a more thoughtful, responsible future for AI. Critical thinkers welcome – no blind faith required.
AI Corporate
You’re leading transformation from the inside. Maybe you’re a strategist, innovator, or decision-maker deploying AI across teams or products. This space is built for the corporate changemakers – those looking to implement AI ethically, with scale and effectively. Discover best practices in governance, cross-functional AI Adoption, and enterprise-level tools. Network with peers, share insights, and uncover what’s working (and what isn’t) in real-world organisations. Here’s where vision meets impact – designed for the leaders building the future.
THE AI COLLECTIVE
Democratising fair and equal access to responsible AI.
WHAT'S ON
Main Stage
Where AI Ideas Make Waves
The beating heart of the event - expect powerhouse keynotes, eye-opening trend talks, and exclusive product reveals. Thought Leaders, startup founders, and policy pioneers share real-world impact stories and future-forward visions. With the London skyline as your backdrop, get ready to be inspired and informed.
Be an Agent of Transition
Earn an IMIX mini-certificate
Join the official AI Beach Party, live strategic foresight mission exploring how society can remain stable, purposeful, and human-centered in the age of AI.
What minimum conditions must society secure to remain viable as AI transforms work, governance, infrastructure, and human purpose?
Workshops
Roll Up Your Sleeves
Whether you're building your first Custom GPT or levelling up your AI prompt game, our interactive workshops are where learning becomes doing. Led by expert facilitators, you’ll leave with new tools, fresh ideas, and the confidence to integrate AI into your work or business. Perfect for beginners and pros alike. With live demos and expert-led exercises that apply AI to real business challenges.
Panel Discussions
Big Questions. Smart Answers. High Impact
Engage in the debates that matter —from AI ethics, Hybrid Intelligence to the role of Machine Learning and Agentic AI across all industries. Featuring multi-perspective discussions with educators, engineers, founders and futurists. Questions welcomed. Minds expanded. Actions Required.
AI Hackathon
The Beach is Your Lab
The UK’s most creative AI Hackathon — on a beach! Work solo or join a team to create real solutions with AI tools. Compete for prizes and expect fast builds, fresh thinking and massive collaboration vibes.
VIP Networking & Drinks
Mix, Mingle & Make Moves
An exclusive zone for VIP ticket holders, sponsors, and keynote speakers to connect over curated cocktails. Whether you’re fundraising, scouting talent, or closing deals — this is your moment to mix in with the AI elite. Live DJs set the mood while the AI conversations flow.
Soapbox Theatre
Got 5 Minutes? Make it Count.
Short, sharp lightning talks. Big ideas. No slides. No fluff. Pitch your concept, raise awareness or provoke debate. Whether you’re a speaker or a listener, this is the place to hear unfiltered insight, passion projects, and purpose-driven AI ideas — straight from the community. Lets stir it up!
Product Launches
Be First to See What’s Next
Witness the unveiling of new AI and SaaS products, straight from the innovators. Live demos, press unveilings, and a chance to meet the makers. From voice AI to marketing tools, you'll be among the first to see the tools shaping tomorrow.
Beach Huts
Explore AI in Action
Step inside these creative pods dotted along our beach and engage with hands-on demos of the latest AI tools. From image generators to no-code builders, experience cutting-edge innovation from emerging startups and seasoned pros alike. Think Open House… but with sand between your toes and some of the world’s smartest tech at your fingertips.
The Human Edge in the AI Era
Book launch
Beach Area for Networking
Unstructured, Unplugged, Unmissable
This is where the magic happens — spontaneous chats, new partnerships, unexpected meetups.
Whether you’re new to AI or just new to the crowd, this is a relaxed, inclusive space to connect with fellow attendees.
Bring your curiosity and your business cards (or better yet, your ICE AI Digital Membership Card).
SPEAKERS
Andrew Grill
AI Futurist & Author
Andrew Robinson
Runningbird
Carolina Posma
Postiv AI
Charlie Hills
The Ai Creators Club
Eleni Lialiamou
AI Product Strategist
Erik Schwartz
The Ai Expert
Eugenia Anastassiou
Author
Fe Gemade
Senior UX Researcher
Gordon Glenister
Influencer Marketing
Hayley Brown
Allin1.app
Kerry Sheehan
BSI AI Standards Group
Laura Goodsell
Canva Trainer
Marco Landi
World AI Film Festival
Max Corbridge
Secure Agentics
Nadio Granata
Earth 2.0™ Founder
Rita Da Costa
Earth 2.0™ Ambassador
Sam Joyce
Mint Consulting
Stuart Honey
OutSavvy
Susi O'Neill
Keynote Speaker in AI
Prof. Sylvain Rochon
Applied AI Integration
Tim Bennett
BOB-E AI
Vimal Odedra
LiYF
2026 AGENDA - TRACK 1 - MAIN STAGE
9:30 - 10:45 REGISTRATION
10:00 - 10:30 OPENING TALK
Topic = “AI Allergy: Why your AI marketing is quietly bleeding trust (and what to do about it)”
Presented by = Carolina Posma & Vimal Odedra
10:30 - 11:15 OPENING KEYNOTE
“AI for Everyone – Powering the Next Generation of SMEs"
Presented by = Andrew Grill
11:30 - 12:00 AI SANDBOX DEMOS
Tim Bennett = BOB-E AI + Skills4LearningAI
Erik Schwartz = Vibe Coding with Lovable
Nadio Granata = ScriptForge
Carolina Posma = Postiv AI
12:00 - 12:30 KEYNOTE
"Earth 2.0™ - A Tsunami is Coming - Be Prepared"
Presented by = Nadio Granata
Introduced by = Eugene Anastassou
12:30 - 13:30 NETWORKING LUNCH
BBQ in the sun 🙂
13:30 - 14:30 AI HACKATHON
Theme = Earth 2.0™
Hosted by = Tim Bennett / Gordon Glenister / Eleni Lialiamou
14:30 - 15:30 EVERYONE HAS A BOOK IN THEM. WAIT, NO, EVERYONE HAS A FILM IN THEM
Marco Landi and guests sponsored by the AI Film Festival
Moderated by = Andrew Robinson
Introduced by = Gordon Glenister
15:30 - 16:00 PANEL DISCUSSION
Topic = "How to leverage Ai in Content Production and Automation"
Panelists = Laura Goodsell / Hayley Brown / Charlie Hills
Moderated by = Gordon Glenister
16:00 - 16:30 FIRESIDE CHAT
Topic = "AI Ethical Hacker - Understand the Risks of AI"
Hosted by = Eugenie Anastassiou & Max Corbridge
16:30 - 17:00 AI HACKATHON RESULTS
Delivered by = Gordon Glenister & Tim Bennett
17:00 - 17:40 FINAL PLENARY SESSION & AGENT OF TRANSITION FEEDBACK
Audience Q&A and panel thoughts
Introduced by = Gordon Glenister
Panelists = Marco Landi / Nadio Granata / Kerry Sheehan / Susi O’Neil / Fe Gemade / Sylvain Rochon
18:00 WINNER OF AI PITCH COMPETION & GRAND RAFFLE PRIZE
Delivered by = Nadio Granata & Gordon Glenister
18:15 - 21:00 AI BEACH PARTY
VIP Section open for ticket holders
Open Networking = DJ's Sam Joyce & Vimal Odedra
Licensed paid bar
21:00 CLOSE
2026 AGENDA - TRACK 2 - BEACH HUTS
8:45 - 9:30 PARTNER DEMO / STARTUP SHOWCASE
10:00 - 10:45 PARTNER DEMO / STARTUP SHOWCASE
11:45 - 12:30 PARTNER DEMO / STARTUP SHOWCASE
13:30 - 14:30 THE SHARK BEACH - AI PITCH COMPETITION FINALISTS
6 Finalists presenting their ideas for 5 mins each
Hosted by = Stuart Honey
14:45 - 15:30 PARTNER DEMO / STARTUP SHOWCASE
15:45 - 16:30 PARTNER DEMO / STARTUP SHOWCASE
2026 TICKETS
Please Note:
● All ticket prices include water, lunch and refreshments.
● Let us know any allergies or dietary needs when registering.
● We’re all about inclusion – please reach out if accessibility support is needed.
AI Collective Members
Get set to meet fellow AI Enthusiasts and The AI Curious!
Enjoy the Ultimate AI Summer Beach Party experience with this all-access pass — specially priced for our AI Collective Members!
Immerse yourself in a full day of AI innovation, hands-on workshops, and unbeatable networking.
Includes:
- Entry to all content zones, demos, and interactive workshops
- Priority networking with startups, sponsors, and speakers
- Refreshments all day: water, picnic lunch, tea & coffee
- Access to the chill-out lounge to relax and connect
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Tickets give you early access and discounted pricing compared to general admission.
General Admission
Best for busy professionals…
Step in with this all-access pass and make the most of the day — from sunrise sandcastles to sunset networking.
Connect, learn, and explore everything the AI Summer Beach Party has to offer!
Includes:
- Entry to all content zones, demos, and interactive workshops
- Priority networking with startups, sponsors, and speakers
- Refreshments all day: water, picnic lunch, tea & coffee
- Access to the chill-out lounge to relax and connect
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Ideal for founders, freelancers, consultants and curious corporates.
VIP
Treat yourself!
Front row, first served and fully pampered at the AI Summer Beach Party!
This premium pass includes everything in the General Admission ticket, plus exclusive VIP perks:
- Priority access to keynote sessions and workshops
- Reserved VIP lounge & fast-track entry to all areas
- AI Beach Party digital goodie bag
- Complimentary drink at the Tiki Bar
- Entry to all content zones, demos, and interactive workshops
- Priority networking with startups, sponsors, and speakers
- Refreshments all day: water, picnic lunch, tea & coffee
- Access to the chill-out lounge to relax and connect
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You work hard. Let us spoil you.
(Limited capacity)
Evening-Only Party Admission
Bringing the team or entertaining clients?
Join us for the sunset and after-dark fun at the AI Summer Beach Party!
This ticket gives you access to the exclusive evening event, perfect for networking, relaxing, and enjoying the vibrant beachside atmosphere.
Evening Ticket Includes:
- Entry to the AI DJ set & afterparty
- Beach games and entertainment
- Opportunities to connect with AI enthusiasts, speakers, and sponsors
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Perfect for those who want to experience the party without committing to the full day — come for the fun, music and connections!
Limited availability — grab your evening ticket before it sells out.
