7-8 October 2026 | London, UK
AI Breakthrough Conference
Bringing together senior executives and business leaders to drive measurable business impact through AI.
The AI Event of the Year
Join us and a select group of senior executives for the third annual AI Breakthrough Conference – the premier event focused on AI – on 7-8 October 2026 at Convene Bishopsgate, London, UK, for over 15 hours of learning, networking, and sharing of best practices.
What You Can Expect to Learn
Our programmes showcases real-world examples of organisations using Gen AI, agentic AI, and automation to redesign how work gets done.
It’s built on real-world case studies, practical use cases, and the experiences of senior executives across finance, GBS, HR, IT, procurement, and supply chain. You’ll also gain from The Hackett Group’s wealth of knowledge, including insights and market research from hundreds of AI sessions, our extensive case library, and data from our Hackett AI XPLR™ platform.
“The conference’s content is always of high quality. The subject and format of the sessions were highly relevant and provided an excellent opportunity to network with and hear from peers, The Hackett Group® staff and sponsors on the AI journey.”
— Senior Vice President, Financial Services Company
Agenda
Our conference offers opportunities to learn from others’ practical experience, including case studies and connections with like-minded colleagues. The programme is still taking shape, so please check back from time to time for updates. Download Agenda (PDF).
| 14:30 – 17:30 | Workshops (Practitioners Only) |
| 17:30 – 20:30 | Welcome Reception |
| 08:00 – 09:00 | Registration, Breakfast and Exhibitor Expo |
| 09:00 – 10:45 | Welcome and Keynote |
| 10:45 – 11:15 | Networking Break and Exhibitor Expo |
| 11:15 – 12:00 | Specialty Sessions |
| 12:00 – 13:15 | Lunch and Exhibitor Expo |
| 13:15 – 14:00 | Specialty Sessions |
| 14:15 – 15:00 | Sponsor Sessions |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Networking Break and Exhibitor Expo |
| 15:30 – 16:15 | Specialty Sessions |
| 16:30 – 17:15 | Plenary Session |
| 17:15 – 17:30 | Closing Remarks |
Featured Speakers
Mani Sharma
Carel Aucamp
David Ciofu
Top Reasons to Attend
Leverage the experience of your peers.
Our conference provides ways to learn from the practical experiences of others, including case studies, Gen AI use cases and connections with likeminded colleagues.
Access the full breadth of The Hackett Group’s research and expertise.
Obtain the latest research, data, metrics and models aligned with your job function.
Maximise value, time, learning and connection.
Take advantage of over 15 hours of intensive education sessions and networking with thought leaders and colleagues.
Discover strategies that yield quick ROI.
Learn about cost-saving technologies, ways to expand your delivery capabilities, and real-world examples that yield actionable next steps, including best practices, transformation blueprints, AI approaches and more.
Check in and get inspired.
Getting out of the office lets you focus on tough problems in the most efficient way possible – fully immersed in an expertise-rich, how-to environment.
Our Sponsors
PLATINUM
“The sessions were very useful and well-structured, offering valuable insights into current trends and the practical application of AI. I particularly appreciated the clarity with which most of the speakers presented complex topics, making them accessible and actionable.”
— Automotive Manufacturing Leader
Venue and Travel
Convene, 22 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ
Located in the heart of the City of London, Convene is just a short walk away from the Bank underground station and Liverpool Street train and underground station. This purpose-built premium meeting facility – with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment – is situated on the third and fourth floors of the iconic, award-winning 22 Bishopsgate – one of the most sustainable buildings in London.
We have reserved a room block at the Ruby Stella Hotel, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts. The hotel is 20 minutes away by London Underground from Convene. (Google Maps).
Reservations can be made via the hotel’s online reservations by selecting group rate and entering the group code, “YJ1”. The discounted group rate is £276 per room per night for single occupancy, including VAT and WiFi. Rate is only available until Tuesday, 8 September 2026 and is subject to availability. Free cancellation of a confirmed booking is possible up to 3 days before the arrival date.
Alternatively, here is a list of other hotels nearby for consideration. Please be advised that no preferential rates have been set up with these hotels.
- Pan Pacific London, 5-star hotel, 5-minute walk away
- Andaz London Liverpool Street – a Concept by Hyatt, 5-star, 6-miute walk away
- Sun Street Hotel, 5-star, 12-minute walk away
- Threadneedles, Autograph Collection, 5-star, 2-minute walk away
- Club Quarters Hotel London City, 4-star, 3-minute walk away
- Clayton London Wall Hotel, 4-star, 6-minute walk away
- Canopy by Hilton London City, 4-star, 10-minute walk away
- Hotel Saint London City, 4-star, 10-minute walk away
Underground and London Overground
- Bank Station – 5-minute walk away (Central line, DLR, Northern line and Waterloo & City line)
- Liverpool Street Station – 7-minute walk away (Elizabeth line, Central line, Circle line, Hammersmith & City line, Metropolitan line and London Overground)
- London Underground and Overground map
Rail
- Liverpool Street Railway Station – 7-minute walk
- Eurostar in St Pancras International rail station – approximately 3 miles away
- Heathrow Express in Paddington rail station – approximately 5.4 miles away
- Gatwick Express in Victoria rail station – approximately 3.9 miles away
- Stansted Express in Liverpool Street rail station – 10-minute walk
Airport
- London City Airport – approximately 7.5 miles away
- Gatwick Airport – approximately 30.3 miles away
- Heathrow Airport – approximately 20.7 miles away
- Stansted Airport – approximately 37.1 miles away
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the deadline for registration?
Friday, 2 October 2026
What is your policy on transferring registrations?
Substitutions may be made at any time. Please email events@thehackettgroup.com if you would like to transfer your registration to a colleague.
Can other people from my company attend the conference?
Additional people from your company may attend the conference. They must also register on the registration page of this website.
What does the conference registration fee include?
- The conference fee is £2,500 per person and includes conference materials, as well as admission to all sessions, social events and meals.
- Hotel accommodation and travel are not included in the registration fee. Delegates are responsible for booking and payment of their own travel and hotel expenses.
- The registration fee is waived for members of The Hackett Group® Applied Intelligence Services subject to the contract agreement. For clarification on the number of complimentary tickets available to your organization, please contact your Applied Intelligence Account Manager.
What is your cancellation policy?
- Any cancellation made by Sunday, 6 September 2026, will receive a full refund of your registration fees.
- Any cancellation made between Monday, 7 September 2026 and Sunday, 27 September 2026, will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee.
- Any cancellation made from Monday, 28 September 2026 onwards, a 100% cancellation fee will apply.
Should you wish to cancel your registration, please contact events@thehackettgroup.com for assistance.
Dress Code
Recommended attire for all sessions and social events is smart business.
Contact
Please contact events@thehackettgroup.com.