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The Robots Are Coming – Group A itinerary 🤖

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group A ITINERARY

This is the running order for GROUP A.

At our events, we split our delegates into two groups: and B. Both groups get access to the exact same sessions, just at different times.

Intro and welcome

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Theatre

13:30

Ian Harris

Ian Harris

Welcome to the event!

Hear what’s coming up, and who’s in the room, before we get on with the day.

Stop Winging It: Why AI Needs Strategy, Not Just Experiments

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Theatre

13:40

🎤 Keynote

A smiling man with a shaved head is wearing a dark sweater, seated in a bright room with plants in the background.

Peter Czapp

Nearly every agency is experimenting with AI, but most are winging it without training, policies, or strategy.

Peter’s BenchPress research shows that while 95% of agencies use AI, only a quarter have a defined plan, leaving huge risks on the table.

The Art of the Possible: An AI State of the Nation

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Theatre

13:50

🎤 Keynote

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Ann Stanley

Ann has been pushing AI beyond the hype into working tools. Her standout development? An AI voice agent that answers calls, checks stock, and handles queries in real time. She’ll demo it live.

She’ll also explain the tech behind it, the possibilities for agencies, and where this could be heading next.

14:15 – Theatre session

The groups will now split up.

You will remain in the Theatre.

Theatre Session: Where Are You At With AI?

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Theatre

14:15

🤓 Show and tell

In this quick fire session, you’ll gain insight into how several of your fellow agencies are using AI.

This will also serve as inspiration of how you can include it in your agency going forward too!

15:00 – Break

Head to the foyer for a well-deserved hot drink and sweet treats.

15:20 – Breakout sessions

You will now choose from one of three breakouts:

How to Get Real Value From ChatGPT

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Brontë

14:15

🔥 Fireside chat

Heather Murray

Louise Cunningham

Louise has built custom GPTs to separate client knowledge from her own. She uses ChatGPT not just for answers, but as a critical sparring partner. Her approach has helped her productise her agency knowledge and sharpen decisions.

She argues ChatGPT is simple to access, but most people don’t use it to its full potential. This session will show agencies how to get far more from a tool they already have.

n8n Workshop: Build Your First AI Agent

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Eliot

14:15

🛠️ Workshop

Heather Murray

Test Speaker Name

Join us for a fast-paced, hands-on workshop designed specifically for agency leaders. No deep technical expertise required!

In this session, you’ll discover how to leverage n8n to build your very own AI agent that can integrate seamlessly with different tools and environments. You’ll start by creating a basic agent connected to a chat interface and explore how we could later add voice capabilities with platforms like ElevenLabs.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a clear blueprint for building an AI agent that can perform tasks, connect to services like Slack, and even run on a schedule. Bring your laptop and get ready to learn how to turn AI concepts into practical tools for your business.

How AI Video Generation Expands Your Creative Possibilities

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Chaucer

14:15

🤖 Interactive session

Heather Murray

Test Speaker Name

AI isn’t a shortcut, it’s a new creative medium with its own challenges.

In this breakout session, James will share the journey of making a fully AI-generated video for a client. From 500 failed images, to one perfect frame – every step reveals lessons for agencies.

The goal is to open up creative possibilities, and not just cut costs.

16:10 – Finale

Head back into the theatre for the final talks of the day!

The Cyborg Approach: How Humans and AI Work Together

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Theatre

16:10

🎤 Keynote talk

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Ben Morris

Ben argues that AI works best when paired with human oversight. This cyborg model means letting AI handle repeatable tasks while humans take on complex, risky decisions.

Deazy’s approach has slashed delivery times and saved the equivalent of a full-time salary annually through internal AI automations.

This talk will help agencies see where AI can genuinely add value without compromising trust or outcomes.

Future of Content and Authenticity Within AI

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Theatre

16:30

🎤 Keynote talk

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Lewis Wilkins

Lewis will share insights from their AI-focussed white paper. It explores how authenticity is key to using AI effectively in agencies, and why treating AI as your assistant (and not your creative director) is the smartest move.

Closing remarks

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Theatre

17:00

Ian Harris

Ian Harris

The day will round of with Hackers’ own, Ian Harris.

He’ll round off the day with the key takeaways.

FAQ

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FAQs

What actually happens on the day?

We start the event at 9.30am, so try to arrive by 9.15am.

The day’s format is pretty simple: you will spend some time hearing from guests with interesting stories that you can learn from, and you will also spend some time in small groups discussing your journey with like-minded agency leaders.

The event is hosted by an Agency Hackers facilitator who makes sure that everybody with something interesting to say gets heard. (We poll attendees before the event, so we know who to ‘pick on’ on the day.)

We will serve tea, coffee and sweet things to keep you going, but please eat a sandwich before you arrive. The schedule doesn’t leave us time to serve lunch, unfortunately.

Who will I hear from?

We start the event at 9.30am, so try to arrive by 9.15am.

The day’s format is pretty simple: you will spend some time hearing from guests with interesting stories that you can learn from, and you will also spend some time in small groups discussing your journey with like-minded agency leaders.

The event is hosted by an Agency Hackers facilitator who makes sure that everybody with something interesting to say gets heard. (We poll attendees before the event, so we know who to ‘pick on’ on the day.)

We will serve tea, coffee and sweet things to keep you going, but please eat a sandwich before you arrive. The schedule doesn’t leave us time to serve lunch, unfortunately.

Who are the speakers?

We start the event at 9.30am, so try to arrive by 9.15am.

The day’s format is pretty simple: you will spend some time hearing from guests with interesting stories that you can learn from, and you will also spend some time in small groups discussing your journey with like-minded agency leaders.

The event is hosted by an Agency Hackers facilitator who makes sure that everybody with something interesting to say gets heard. (We poll attendees before the event, so we know who to ‘pick on’ on the day.)

We will serve tea, coffee and sweet things to keep you going, but please eat a sandwich before you arrive. The schedule doesn’t leave us time to serve lunch, unfortunately.

Who can attend?

We start the event at 9.30am, so try to arrive by 9.15am.

The day’s format is pretty simple: you will spend some time hearing from guests with interesting stories that you can learn from, and you will also spend some time in small groups discussing your journey with like-minded agency leaders.

The event is hosted by an Agency Hackers facilitator who makes sure that everybody with something interesting to say gets heard. (We poll attendees before the event, so we know who to ‘pick on’ on the day.)

We will serve tea, coffee and sweet things to keep you going, but please eat a sandwich before you arrive. The schedule doesn’t leave us time to serve lunch, unfortunately.