What's on - AI in Business: Beyond the Hype – Myths, Realities, and Real-World Opportunities
Event details
Join us at Level39 on Thursday 20th November, from 17:30 to 20:00, for the next session in our AI events – AI in Business: Beyond the Hype – Myths, Realities, and Real-World Opportunities.
As part of Level39’s ongoing AI series, this session will help you separate fact from fiction and understand where the real opportunities lie in today’s rapidly evolving AI landscape. Expect insightful discussion, practical perspectives, and valuable networking with like-minded innovators.
AI in Business: Beyond the Hype – Myths, Realities, and Real-World Opportunities details
Time: 17:30 – 20:00
Date: Thursday 20 November
Organiser: Level39
Venue: Level39, One Canada Square, London, England
About the speakers
Introductory Speaker
Tram Anh Nguyen – Co-Founder of CFTE and Chairwoman of Global Women in AI, will open the session with a short introduction to the organisation’s mission to ensure women are not just participants but architects of the AI revolution – empowering female leaders across research, entrepreneurship, policy, and ethics, and building the global infrastructure for a more inclusive AI future.
Moderator
Terence Tse – Professor of Finance at Hult International Business School and Co-Founder of Nexus FrontierTech and the AI Native Foundation, Terence is a global educator and leading voice in fintech, AI, and the development of AI-native organisations.
Speakers
Ben Goldsmith – Founder of Goldsmith Communications, advising tech and VC clients including ComplyAdvantage and Norrsken VC. With a background in tech journalism and venture roles, he specialises in storytelling for innovation-led companies and has received recognition from Forbes and PR Week.
Renaud Huck – NED/Chair/Senior Advisor/Fintech Mentor. A former senior investment banker with nearly 30 years in trading, exchanges, and clearing. He now advises fintech and healthtech startups on integrating AI and holds multiple Non-Executive Director and Advisory Board roles.
Martin Boeckle – Founder of antX, a consultancy driving innovation at the intersection of technology and design. He has built AI-powered solutions and led digital transformations at BCG using human-centered AI and Design Thinking.
Vered Zimmerman – Founder of FinText, helping financial services marketing teams create data-driven content. With 15+ years in the industry, she specialises in natural language processing and has worked with clients including the London Stock Exchange Group, UBS, and Natixis.
About AI: Beyond the Hype – Myths, Realities, and Real-World Opportunities
Part of Level39’s ongoing AI events series, this session explores the technology’s practical realities and future trajectory. Expect a dynamic panel discussion with expert voices who will share case studies, ethical perspectives, and predictions for the next wave of AI-driven change.
Whether you’re a founder, investor, or tech professional, you’ll gain a grounded understanding of AI’s capabilities and the confidence to apply them strategically within your business.
Key takeaways from AI: Beyond the Hype
- Understand the real-world impact of AI beyond the buzzwords
- Explore the future of work in an AI-driven world
- Examine the ethical and practical challenges shaping AI adoption
- Hear from experts on what’s next
- Network with entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators driving AI forward
Agenda at a glance:
5:30pm – Welcome & Networking: Arrive, settle in, and connect with fellow professionals over light refreshments.
6:15pm – Opening Remarks: A welcome from Level39 followed by a short introduction from Tram Anh Nguyen, Co-Founder of CFTE and Chairwoman of Global Women in AI.
6:20pm – Panel Discussion: Hear from industry leaders as they explore the myths, realities, and tangible business opportunities of AI.
6:45pm – Interactive Q&A: Get your questions answered and engage directly with the panel.
7:00pm – Networking: Extend conversations, explore collaboration opportunities, and meet like-minded business innovators.
8:00pm – Event Close
About Level39
Level39 is a melting pot of innovators, investors, industry experts and ambitious entrepreneurs, pioneering change across the sectors that dictate our experiences in daily life – FinTech, Cyber Security, Data & AI, GreenTech, Life Sciences and more.
Our flexible co-working, private office space and ecosystem activities provide members with access to the environment and growth opportunities they need to develop into world-leading businesses, that have a major financial and social impact.



