AI in practice

See how Guernsey businesses are actually using AI day to day — real examples, not theory.

12 OCT 2026 • MON
INTRO

See how Guernsey businesses are actually using AI day to day — real examples, not theory.

SPEAKERS
Tom Carey, Rory Steel, Rachael Cumberland-Dodd, David Rolo, Max Hamon
OVERVIEW
See how Guernsey businesses are actually using AI day to day — real examples, not theory.

Part of the AI Sprint: six weeks of events across Guernsey, 1 October to 12 November 2026.

What this session is

Not sure how you can use AI in your business? Looking for ideas? Don't know where to start?

This event will inspire you.

Businesses will take the floor to share how they're actually using AI, in their own words. Each gets 7–10 minutes to share what they've built and what they've learned. Time permitting, there's audience Q&A, a networking interval, and a closing panel with all the speakers.

Facilitated by Andrew Essa, Fairhaven Growth Partners

Speakers

Hear directly from the businesses putting AI into practice:

  • Rory Steel — BDO, on why most organisations are wasting the Copilot licences they're already paying for.
  • Rachael Cumberland Dodd — Marketing Dept, on using AI to mine your clients' own words for what makes you worth choosing.
  • Opera — Max Hamon and the innovation team unpack LLM gateways and what it takes to run models locally.
  • Tom Carey — Managing partner at Carey Olsen, will share how the law firm is approaching AI.
  • David Rolo — from Titan Wealth to talk about AI implementation, lessons learnt (positive & negative), how AI is being used and future trends

Who it is for
Anyone curious what businesses are actually doing with AI — no prior experience needed.

What you will leave with

  • Real examples of AI in use, not just theory
  • Direct access to ask the businesses behind them your own questions
  • Ideas you can take back and try in your own organisation

About the AI Sprint

The Guernsey AI Sprint is an island-wide programme, led by the G8, bringing together businesses, organisations, and individuals to explore, learn, and act on artificial intelligence. From October 1st to November 12th, we'll run workshops, talks, hackathons, and hands-on challenges designed to move Guernsey from AI curiosity to AI confidence.

Whatever your starting point, there is something on the programme for you.

See the full programme and book other sessions: ai-sprint.gg

Questions about this event? Email office@guernseychamber.com

DATE AND TIME

Monday, 12 October

12:30 – 13:30 Europe/Guernsey

LOCATION

Carey Olsen

Carey Olsen (Guernsey) LLP Carey House Les Banques St Peter Port Guernsey, GY1 4BZ Guernsey