Balancing innovation, risk & future readiness
Learn how to enable bold AI innovation without unmanaged risk — and what your board needs to govern with confidence.
Learn how to enable bold AI innovation without unmanaged risk — and what your board needs to govern with confidence.
Part of the AI Sprint: six weeks of events across Guernsey, 1 October to 12 November 2026.
What this session is
Session 2 of IoD Guernsey's three-part series, "Better Directors in an Age of AI" — building toward the IoD Economic Growth Conference on 18 November. Rapid technological shifts demand a fundamental evolution in how boards approach risk, regulation and governance. Directors don't need to become technical experts, but they must set the risk appetite and culture that let responsible innovation thrive — confronting the reality that today's AI models are the least capable they will ever be.
This executive session offers practical guidance on balancing technological opportunity with rigorous oversight: how risk frameworks must adapt to accommodate AI, cybersecurity and digital assets, real-world friction points holding adoption back, and actionable lessons from heavily regulated sectors.
Panelists
- David Ainger — Managing Director, Overseas Trust & Pension
- James Martel — Technical Director, Black Arrow
- Patrick Cunningham — Director, Indulge
- more panelists to be announced soon...
Who it is for
Board members and emerging leaders wanting the tools to govern confidently through continuous disruption.
You'll leave with:
- A practical approach to balancing innovation with rigorous risk oversight
- Insight into how risk frameworks are adapting for AI, cybersecurity and digital assets
- Lessons from heavily regulated sectors on building trust while moving at pace
About the host
IoD Guernsey is the local branch of the Institute of Directors, the UK's largest membership organisation for business leaders. With over 700 members on the island, it supports and develops directors through professional development, networking events and advocacy on the issues that matter to Guernsey business.
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 officer.guernsey@iod.net