Brand-new workshop reveals how Gloucestershire businesses can use AI to innovate and grow

Senior business leaders in Gloucestershire looking to improve efficiency, create tech-powered strategies and learn how AI can benefit day-to-day operations, can discover the advantages of Microsoft Copilot and other AI-powered tools at a one-off workshop event designed and delivered by IT experts, Optimising IT.

By Kaleigh Pritchard  |  Published
Discover how AI can help your business during this free workshop with tech experts at Optimising IT this September 2025.

Looking to advance the tech strategy at your business? Wondering how AI can help create smarter systems with less need for manual work?

Gloucestershire tech experts Optimising IT are running a special one-off event for senior leaders this September 2025, designed to showcase the tools and softwares available that can supercharge your operations using tools like Microsoft Copilot.

What will I learn?

Taking place within the rentable coworking spaces at The Site in Cheltenham, the AI and Data-Driven Innovation in SMEs: Senior Leaders Breakfast kicks off at 8am, with attendees gaining insight with real-life examples of how businesses are using AI.

The morning also provides expert tips on how to get the most out of AI tools, as well as advice on how AI and data strategies can align with individual business goals.

Guests will also dive into what to consider when trusting AI with data, before taking a look at the trends to watch in 2025 and beyond.

Who are the speakers?

Speakers include Helen Tanner, founder of data and AI consultancy agency, DATA³; and managing director at Optimising IT, Todd Gifford.

Helen's talk covers all things SMEs, giving valuable insight into how small-scale teams can grow using AI and data to drive progression – regardless of industry.

Then Todd discusses how business owners and senior leaders can provide specific technologies and services to enhance how they run, how they're protected and how they can grow.

Will there be time for networking?

Attendees can make the most of the opportunity to meet and chat with other like-minded C-suite and senior leaders in business, with time for networking before the morning comes to an end at 10am.

Who are the hosts?

Optimising IT is a B Corp-certified managed IT service provider with offices in Gloucester, Bristol and Exeter, delivering bespoke solutions to support SMEs, including cybersecurity, cloud services and IT consultancy. 

It recently partnered with global AI expert DATA³ to help customers access data-driven tools for driving strategic growth.

For more expert insight into AI, check out Optimising IT's AI series on SoGlos.

Where can I get tickets?

Tickets to AI and Data-Driven Innovation in SMEs: Senior Leaders Breakfast are available via Ticket Tailor at tickettailor.com/events/optimisingit.

Event

AI and Data-Driven Innovation in SMEs: Senior Leaders Breakfast with Optimising IT

Venue

The Site, 24 Chosen View Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 9LT

Dates

Thursday 25 September 2025

Times

From 8am until 10am

Admission

Free to attend but online registration is required

Telephone

0800 299 4060

In partnership with Optimising IT  |  optimisingit.co.uk

More on AI for Gloucestershire businesses More

More on Cheltenham More

More from Business More