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Exploring the Future of AI – follow-up event

By MSDC Economy Team

Haywards Heath 8 Sep 2026, 17:00

Following the success of our ‘Exploring the Future of AI’ event in November 2025, we’re pleased to bring you a follow-up event to offer practical support to help you adopt AI into your business.

This session will focus on:

  • Policy
  • Governance
  • Cyber-Security

There will be engaging discussions, networking opportunities and the insightful talks from keynote speakers:

  • Daniel Sykes, Cyber Protect Officer, Sussex and Surrey Police
  • Lars Hyland, Founder, Enlytning.
  • Yann Davies, Managing Director & Cyber Security Consultant, ABCOM IT Solutions

We’re also delighted to be joined by Becky James from Sketchology, who will capture the conversations in a wonderful live illustration.

💡Speaker spotlight💡

Daniel Sykes, Cyber Protect Officer, Sussex and Surrey Police.

Daniel is a behavioural science expert who will share easy to implement tips to improve cyber resilience, including; an explanation of what AI is and safe use of the capabilities, the guardrails within AI platforms and how criminals exploit it, and how to protect yourself and those around you from AI-enabled crime.

Lars Hyland, Founder of Enlytning

Enlytning offer AI-assisted compliance management and performance support for small businesses. It automates the creation and update of policies and procedures, as well as personalised training for your whole team that aligns your people around the standards you set. This results in a 90% reduction in admin overhead, 100% faster onboarding time for new staff, and a 50% reduction in training and audit costs.Lars will demonstrate how AI, used sustainably and safely, can turn a common blind spot into a friction-free driver for growth.

Yann Davies, Managing Director & Cyber Security Consultant, ABCOM IT Solutions

Yann will explore the rapidly evolving world of AI as it continues to dominate headlines and boardroom discussions. Drawing on his experience helping organisations navigate technology change, Yann will share observations, insights and real-world perspectives on the opportunities, risks, and practical realities of AI adoption.Attendees can expect a thought-provoking session designed to challenge assumptions, spark discussion, and provide a balanced view of one of the most significant technological shifts facing businesses today.

Register to attend

Where Mid Sussex District Council, Haywards Heath
When8 Sep 2026, 17:00
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