Data Readiness for AI: Are organisations ready?

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

Overview

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly moving from experimentation to practical application within the financial services industry. From client onboarding and compliance monitoring to process automation and data analytics, organisations are increasingly exploring how AI can improve efficiency, decision-making and productivity. However, many organisations are discovering that AI success depends on more than selecting the right technology. Questions around data quality, legacy systems, operational processes, skills, organisational culture and business readiness often become the real determinants of success.

This session will bring together technology leaders from industry, consulting and regulation to discuss what “data readiness for AI” really means in practice. Rather than focusing solely on technology, the panel will explore the broader capabilities organisations need to unlock meaningful value from AI, move beyond pilots and prepare for an increasingly AI-enabled future. The discussion will be practical in nature and relevant to organisations at different stages of their AI journey and designed to encourage audience participation through a dedicated Q&A session.

This panel will be moderated by Katherine Jane, Deputy Director General (Risk and Operations), Guernsey Financial Services Commission

Panelists:

• Conor Osborough, Director of Technology, Guernsey Financial Services Commission, Conor Osborough — GFSC
• John Gamble, Director of Professional Services, C5 Alliance, John Gamble| Director of Professional Services | C5 | C5 Alliance
• Katie Inder, Founder and Data Consultant, Concise, About Concise Data Guernsey | Concise Data
• Adrian Bott, Account Manager, Delimited IT Solutions, Adrian Bott - Delimited

Location

This is event is at the Guernsey Financial Services Commission in Regency Court.

What you will leave with:

• What “AI readiness” means beyond simply implementing AI tools.
• The role data plays in successful AI adoption.
• How legacy systems and organisational complexity impact AI initiatives.
• The opportunities and risks associated with emerging AI agents.
• The people, skills and cultural changes needed to realise value from AI.

About the host

The GFSC is the regulatory body for the finance sector in the Bailiwick of Guernsey supervising and regulating licensees from within the banking, fiduciary, insurance, and investment sectors.

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 hello@ai-sprint.gg