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Enterprise AI in Europe: IDA Ireland on Regulation, Talent & What's Driving Global Investment
Interview

Enterprise AI in Europe: IDA Ireland on Regulation, Talent & What's Driving Global Investment

John Durcan, Chief Technologist at IDA Ireland, shares why Europe's regulatory environment is an enterprise AI advantage.

Christopher Carey · 1 Jul 2026
From Strategy to Reality: Closing the Enterprise AI Execution Gap
Sponsored · Gamma

From Strategy to Reality: Closing the Enterprise AI Execution Gap

Why are so many organisations still stuck in AI pilot purgatory – and what does it actually take to move from experimentation to real operational impact?

Christopher Carey · 22 Jun 2026
Are UK Businesses Falling Behind the US on AI Deployment?
Interview

Are UK Businesses Falling Behind the US on AI Deployment?

Russell Tilsed, VP of International Sales at RingCentral, explains why UK businesses trail the US on AI deployment and how to close the gap.

Christopher Carey · 2 Jun 2026
Otter.ai CEO Sam Liang on Conversational AI, Privacy, and Why Lawsuits "Are Part of Doing Business"
Interview

Otter.ai CEO Sam Liang on Conversational AI, Privacy, and Why Lawsuits "Are Part of Doing Business"

Otter.ai CEO and Co-founder Sam Liang on knowledge engines, enterprise trust, recording consent lawsuits, and why voice is the next AI prompt.

Christopher Carey · 11 May 2026
Behind Meta's 8,000 Layoffs: The AI Disruption Wave That's Only Getting Started
Interview

Behind Meta's 8,000 Layoffs: The AI Disruption Wave That's Only Getting Started

Aidan Cramer, Co-founder and CEO of AIApply, tells UC Today why Meta's 8,000 job cuts signal the start of a much larger AI disruption wave.

Christopher Carey · 7 May 2026
From Automation to Autonomy: How Intelligent Fabrics Are Changing Cloud and UC Operations
Sponsored · Voss

From Automation to Autonomy: How Intelligent Fabrics Are Changing Cloud and UC Operations

VOSS and Microsoft 365 show why intelligent automation fabrics matter: proactive cloud UC, analytics, monitoring and AI operations.

Kieran Devlin · 28 Apr 2026
The Autonomous Workforce Is Here – But Do Enterprises Trust It Yet?
Interview

The Autonomous Workforce Is Here – But Do Enterprises Trust It Yet?

Why enterprises trust agentic AI matters: ServiceNow’s Rohan Gaikwad on ROI, human-in-the-loop design, summarisation, email generation and AI workflows.

Christopher Carey · 21 Apr 2026
AI & Productivity Show: Copilot, Agents, and What’s Actually Working
Interview

AI & Productivity Show: Copilot, Agents, and What’s Actually Working

Marcus Law hosts a roundtable on what AI productivity looks like in the real world — what’s delivering value today, what’s still not landing, and what leaders should focus on next.

Marcus Law · 16 Apr 2026
GenAI’s Unexpected Power Users: Big Banks are Driving Adoption, says Loopio CEO
Interview

GenAI’s Unexpected Power Users: Big Banks are Driving Adoption, says Loopio CEO

Host Christopher Carey speaks with Loopio CEO Zak Hemraj about Loopio’s latest industry report on the impact of generative AI.

Christopher Carey · 15 Apr 2026
Why AI Literacy Is Hurting Productivity: Forrester's JP Gownder
Interview

Why AI Literacy Is Hurting Productivity: Forrester's JP Gownder

Despite billions being spent on AI tools like Copilot and Google Workspace, most employees still aren't ready to use them effectively.

Marcus Law · 10 Apr 2026
Beyond the Hype: RingCentral's AI Strategy with Carson Hostetter
Interview

Beyond the Hype: RingCentral's AI Strategy with Carson Hostetter

Why RingCentral’s AI strategy matters: Carson Hostetter explains context-led AI, a growing product portfolio and customer results, published on UC Today.

Marcus Law · 17 Mar 2026
Zoom Just Fixed the Post-Meeting Black Hole — and Knowledge Workers Will Never Work the Same Way Again
News

Zoom Just Fixed the Post-Meeting Black Hole — and Knowledge Workers Will Never Work the Same Way Again

Zoom CPO Jeff Smith at EC 2026 on My Notes, AI Companion 3.0 and how Zoom Workplace is replacing traditional office apps with an AI-native, Notion-esque alternative.

Rob Scott · 13 Mar 2026
How to Integrate AI without Overwhelming Employees
Interview

How to Integrate AI without Overwhelming Employees

Kristian McCann sits down with Meisha-ann Martin, VP of People Research at Workhuman, to unpack integrating AI into the workplace.

Kristian McCann · 23 Feb 2026
Is the Era of US Tech Dominance Over? Templafy on the Rise of Digital Sovereignty
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Is the Era of US Tech Dominance Over? Templafy on the Rise of Digital Sovereignty

Digital sovereignty is reshaping AI procurement. Learn how multi-model strategies and supply chain scrutiny are changing enterprise AI.

Kieran Devlin · 23 Feb 2026
IT Leadership Interview: Why Enterprise AI Fails and How to Scale With HCLSoftware
Interview

IT Leadership Interview: Why Enterprise AI Fails and How to Scale With HCLSoftware

HCL Software CPO Kalyan Kumar explains why enterprise AI stalls in pilots - and how data orchestration and governance unlock business value.

Kieran Devlin · 13 Jan 2026
Fathom.ai CEO on Building the “Meeting OS” for the AI Era
Interview

Fathom.ai CEO on Building the “Meeting OS” for the AI Era

Discover how Fathom.ai turns meetings into organizational intelligence. CEO Richard White shares insights on AI, automation, and redefining the CRM.

Rob Scott · 5 Dec 2025
Hybrid UC: Mitel’s Strategy for Evolution, Not Revolution in the AI Era
Sponsored · Mitel

Hybrid UC: Mitel’s Strategy for Evolution, Not Revolution in the AI Era

In this conversation, Mark Duff from Mitel shares practical strategies for transforming legacy systems into smarter, hybrid platforms that drive…

Christopher Carey · 15 Oct 2025
Breaking Down Compliance Barriers to Drive Tech Innovation
Sponsored · Global Relay

Breaking Down Compliance Barriers to Drive Tech Innovation

Learn why compliant collaboration rollouts need IT and compliance alignment, complete data capture, POCs, and Global Relay.

Christopher Carey · 16 Sept 2025
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Dreamforce 2026

San Francisco, California

Salesforce's annual flagship in San Francisco; the agentic AI roadmap, pricing, and CRM platform strategy set the enterprise agenda for 2027.

in person16–18 Sep 2026

HubSpot INBOUND 2026

Boston, Massachusetts

HubSpot's annual marketing and sales conference; go-to-market platform updates and AI feature announcements for the SMB end of the market.

in person17 Sep 2026

HR Summit

Stansted, UK

A one-day gathering for senior HR leaders near Stansted, covering workforce strategy, employee experience, and people analytics.