UKAI is delighted to be supporting City and Financial Global's 4th annual AI Regulation Summit, which is taking place on 1st October in central London.

The year 2026 is a critical "turning point" for AI regulation because it marks the transition from theoretical legal framework to active enforcement. While previous years focused on drafting laws, 2026 is when significant global regulations - most notably the EU AI Act - become legally binding for many organisations. For businesses it means the end of the "wait and see" period and the organisations must now learn to navigate the complexities of international AI policies.

The summit will be bringing together government ministers, senior regulators, and industry leaders to discuss the fast-evolving landscape or artificial intelligence governance. Attendees will gain comprehensive insights into the UK Government's approach to AI regulation, including updates on the proposed AI Bill and forthcoming policy frameworks, and will also get an expert analysis of different approaches to AI regulation being adopted across the world.

Why Attend?

  1. Authoritative speakers: Hear directly from the people who make and enforce global policy, including senior government figures and company CEOs
  2. Practical guidance: Translate shifting policy into actional commercial strategies for financial institutions and multinational corporations
  3. Networking: Join C-suite delegates from around the world to share best practices and discuss challenges in the digital economy

A dynamic agenda packed with keynote addresses, expert panels, and interactive breakout sessions, covering crucial topics such as:

  • Sovereign AI and National Security
  • How UK regulators are supporting AI innovation - latest developments and challenges
  • Regulatory considerations - Implications of AI for the SMCR, Consumer Duty, governance and control requirements
  • How will the UK Online Safety Act apply to Generative AI? Practical guide to its implementation in the coming years
  • The EU AI regulation, in particular, the EU AI Act enforcement phase
  • China's approach to AI regulation and implications for foreign companies. An overview of AI regulation strategies and trends in other APAC countries
  • Fuelling the ecosystem: How modern AI regulation drives investment and tech growth in Abu Dhabi. Crafting progressive frameworks to accelerate emerging technologies and capital deployment
  • Update on AI regulatory developments in the U.S. The high impact state-level AI regulations to go live in 2026
  • Agentic AI Commerce and Payments
  • Deep dives into specific sessions such as:

    • Copyright and AI

    • The practical legal and strategic implications of data and AI sovereignty.

    • Governance of advanced AI use cases

    • Cyber and AI

    • Ethical AI, culture, bias mitigation, and the social impact

Obtain a 20% discount off the event fees by using/quoting code: AIR4UKAI

The full agenda can be viewed on the website at https://www.cityandfinancialglobal.com/the-4th-annual-ai-regulation-summit-2026/agenda.

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