Running order – Group B
Here is the current running order for The Robots Are Coming – happening Thursday 16th October 2025. Line-up subject to change.
🚨 FYI 🚨
To ensure everyone has a fair chance of attending the breakout sessions they would like, we will be splitting our delegates (YOU) into two groups:
A and B. Both groups get access to the exact same sessions, just at different times.
This is the running order for GROUP B.
Opening Act
⏰ 1.30pm
Intro and Welcome!
Welcome to the event! Hear what’s coming up, and who’s in the room before we get on with the day.
📍 Theatre
⏰ 1.40pm
w/ Peter Czapp
Stop Winging It: Why AI Needs Strategy, Not Just Experiments
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.
📍 Theatre
⏰ 1.50pm
w/ Ann Stanley
The Art of the Possible: An AI State of the Nation
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.
📍 Theatre
Breakout sessions
Group A and B will now split up. While Group A stay in the theatre, you’ll now have the choice between THREE breakout session:
⏰ 2.15pm – 3pm
How to Get Real Value From ChatGPT
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.
Who is this for? Anyone new to AI, or anybody that wants a fresh take on how to optimise your AI usage.
📍Brontë
⏰ 2.15pm – 3pm
n8n Workshop: Build Your First AI Agent
w/ Scott Bowler
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.
Who is this for? Anybody struggling to get on board with all the n8n processes and tools, and wanting to connect everything to one place.
📍Eliot
⏰ 2.15pm – 3pm
How AI Video Generation Expands Your Creative Possibilities
w/ James Hilditch and Trey Farley
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.
Who is this for? Anybody interested in the hidden prospects behind AI videos.
📍Chaucer
3.00pm – Break!
We’re giving you 20 minutes for this, so you can grab a snack and do some quick networking.
Theatre Session
Back to the theatre for this breakout session
⏰ 3.20pm – 4.05pm
Where Are You At With AI?
w/ Various
This session is a response to the view that agencies at the moment don’t know where other agencies are with AI. Some have full blown AI policies and processes embedded into the foundations of their companies, and others are still wondering where to start with ChatGPT.
This session should be a good update for the audience to understand that some of the agencies’ teams included are struggling with multiple different aspects of embedding AI into their day-to-day work and life.
📍Theatre
Finale
Head back into the theatre for the final talks of the day!
⏰ 4.10pm
w/ Ben Morris
The Cyborg Approach: How Humans and AI Work Together
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.
📍 Theatre
⏰ 4.30pm
Future of Content and Authenticity Within AI
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.
📍 Theatre
⏰ 5pm
w/ Ian Harris
Closing Remarks
The day will round of with Hackers’ own, Ian Harris. He’ll round off the day with the key takeaways.
📍 Theatre