Rob May

There are three core elements to this session: 

• Defining what AI really is and why it is so important to our productivity and profitability. 
• Demonstrations of easy-to-use AI apps and associated quick wins for members and their businesses. 
• A framework to use for creating and implementing an AI strategy in any organization.

Program Description

This innovative masterclass aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and machine learning. It highlights the strategic role of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT in driving innovation and operational efficiency while also emphasizing potential threats and ethical implications.

The program delves into:

1. Fundamental principles of ChatGPT and other Large Language Models.
2. Practical applications across various industries and functions.
3. Identification and mitigation of risks associated with AI implementation.
4. Ethical considerations in AI usage and governance.

Value to Members

Benefits to Executive Leadership:

1. Strategic Advantage: By understanding the capabilities and implications of AI and Large Language Models, leaders will be better equipped to identify new opportunities for strategic advantage, be it in enhancing customer experience, improving operational efficiency, or driving innovation.
2. Risk Mitigation: The workshop will facilitate the understanding of potential threats and ethical dilemmas presented by AI, enabling leaders to foresee and mitigate risks in a timely manner.
3. Leadership in the AI era: By empowering leaders with knowledge about these state-of-the-art technologies, they will be able to lead teams more effectively in an increasingly AI-driven corporate landscape.
4. Future-proofing the Organisation: As AI continues to reshape the business world, this program will help leaders to stay ahead of the curve and ensure the organization is prepared for the future.

This workshop will not only help you to demystify the world of AI and Large Language Models, but it will also equip your leadership team with the insights needed to make informed decisions and steer the organization towards a future powered by artificial intelligence.

Everybody is talking about AI; many know they should be doing something with it, but they do not know where to start. This half day enables, empowers, and educates, allowing instant action and application within the members organization.

Attendees also get access to a growing library of videos, training materials, reference documents and other useful resources that they can immediately use.

Bio

Rob is the Founder and Executive Chairman of ramsac which he started in 1992 as a technology consultancy, 32 years later he has over 120 full time employed consultants delivering IT, AI, Security, and Strategic Services. 

He became the UK Ambassador for Cybersecurity in 2016 for the IoD a role which over the years has increasingly focused on AI both in terms of risks and opportunities. 

He is a Board Advisor, and an advocate for Peer Groups having been a member himself for 11 years. Finally, he is a professional speaker, he is the former President of The Professional Speaking Association in the South East and has himself won many awards speaking around the world. 

Rob May rob.may@ramsac.com or rob.may@thoughtprovoked.co.uk

Rob is an award-winning international business speaker (Vistage Rising Star 2018, Outperformer 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & The USA Club 50 Award in 2021).

He speaks as a current and very relevant expert, being founder and Executive Chairman of ramsac who deliver AI, Technology and Cybersecurity services/support (and have done so for 33 years).

Rob is the UK Ambassador for Cybersecurity for the Institute of Directors, and he is currently ranked No.5 in the Global rankings for CyberSecurity Thought Leaders/Influencers.

He is on the Advisory Board of The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East, working with industry, academia, and law enforcement advising on the intersect between AI and cyber.

Onalytica rank him in their Top 10 Global Technology Keynote Speakers, and he regularly speaks around the world.

Future-proofing the Organization:  million views (on TEDx YouTube and TED.COM) and he is a published author selling his AI and cybersecurity books on Amazon in 8 countries.

Importantly, Rob makes complex yet vital subjects’ fun, entertaining, actionable, and very relevant.

Recent chair feedback on this session: 

I have never understood when chairs make "You MUST book this speaker" comments on ChairNet or in the surveys. I've always felt that the only honest thing one can say is that the speaker went down very well with my members, I cannot know how well he/she would go down with another group. However, in this my final speaker review, I'll make an exception. I believe that the majority of UK groups have had Rob's excellent "Human Firewall" cybersecurity session. So, you know how thoroughly Rob understands his subjects. I have huge respect for Rob's generosity. Not only does he deliver a comprehensive session covering AI Strategy, quick wins, demonstrations of several AI sites, what they offer and how members can share the information with their staff. As with the cybersecurity material, Rob shares with the members the link to the private/hidden part of his website, where members can access his slides, videos, and other resources. These resources are updated continually on both the cyber and AI pages. It is fair to say that Rob covers areas in which the goalposts are moving constantly and that require him to make much more effort to keep up to date with his subject than most speakers. Hence why I believe that this is an essential topic for our members to grow their knowledge and Rob makes that easier for them. Thank you for your commitment and excellence