On Tuesday 8 September 2026, Mid Sussex District Council hosted Exploring the Future of AI, a free evening event at its offices in Haywards Heath for local businesses. Our Managing Director, Yann Davies, was one of three speakers.
The evening brought local businesses together with industry and cyber security professionals to share practical advice on adopting AI with confidence. The talks covered AI governance, cyber security, risk management and practical business adoption. The other speakers were Daniel Sykes, Cyber Protect Officer at Sussex and Surrey Police, and Lars Hyland, Founder of Enlytning.
In the press
The event was previewed by the Sussex Express, which named Yann as one of the three speakers. Read the Sussex Express article.
What Yann covered
Yann Davies is Managing Director of ABCOM IT Solutions, a Sussex-based Managed Service Provider (MSP) that has helped businesses and charities embrace technology for 30 years. ABCOM is also an NCSC Assured Service Provider for Cyber Essentials, supporting organisations with cybersecurity, compliance and digital resilience.
His session looked at the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence and what it could mean for businesses of all sizes. AI dominates the headlines and the boardroom, and organisations face exciting opportunities alongside important questions, from productivity and innovation to security, governance and the future of work.
Drawing on his experience of helping organisations through technology change, Yann shared observations and real-world perspectives on the opportunities, risks and practical realities of AI adoption, with a balanced view designed to challenge assumptions and spark discussion.
Read the Council’s announcement
Free AI event to help Mid Sussex businesses prepare for the future (Mid Sussex District Council, 4 September 2026).
Getting your business ready for AI
If you would like help putting an AI policy in place or checking your readiness, see our AI Readiness Sprint, or read our AI and Copilot FAQs. You can also see our other events and workshops.
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