TEKEX: AI in business and the local community

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

What this session is

TEKEX AI Sprint event brings business leaders, industry experts and young talent from across the Crown Dependencies together. The event will explore how AI is transforming education, business, public services and healthcare while addressing the risks, misconceptions and ethical considerations that accompany its adoption.

• Issy Whitford, student at The Ladies' College, presenting about young people and AI
• Max Hamon, Head of Strategic Technology and Innovation at HFL (Opera Limited Group), exploring autonomous agents, organisations and the future of work.
• Oli Warriner, CTO at Yoono, sharing how AI agents investigate financial crime
• Dr Jeff MacLeod, GP and Founder of Archipelago Health and Dr Charles Alessi, Chief Clinical Officer of Nightingale Health UK will speak on AI in developing the world's most advanced population-level cardiometabolic health screening platform

Who it is for
Anyone interested in AI's impact on business and community — open to all.

What you will leave with

• Real examples of AI in use across Guernsey businesses and the wider community
• Perspectives from a strong local speaker lineup, with a headline international voice to be confirmed
• Takeaways from a closing fireside chat drawing the day's themes together

About the host

TEKEX is a network connecting innovation with private capital and expertise, creating a unique business acceleration ecosystem for the Channel Islands and beyond.

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 ed@tekex.co