Leading With AI: Business Transformation Workshop

Emerge Digital are running a hands-on AI workshop for business leaders at Kingsholm Stadium on Thursday 26 November, from 9:00am to 1:00pm. It's held in The Captain's Lounge, and doors open at 8:45am, so you've got a bit of time to settle in before things kick off.

The morning is built for leaders who know AI matters but aren't quite sure where it can make the biggest difference in their own business. It's not a lecture; you'll be mapping out a process and working through 'The MEL Method' — Mindset, Energy, Leadership — and the 'Golden Triangle', which is how humans, AI tools and operations all align. The facilitators show how AI applies to everyday tasks using a general AI tool and Microsoft 365 Copilot, so you're seeing it in action rather than just hearing about it. By the time you leave, you'll have a shortlist of automation opportunities, a working AI agent concept and a shared language for talking about AI transformation with your leadership team.

It's an open cohort, which means you'll be in the room with leaders from different businesses rather than just people from your own sector. That's part of the point — you get to build confidence and share thinking with others who are grappling with the same questions. Leading the session are Melanie Cheeseman, OnyxAI Programme Director; Tom Henson, Managing Director; and Steve Brady, Head of Innovation, all from Emerge Digital.

Emerge Digital is a Cheltenham-based technology and digital innovation business and managed services provider that's achieved B Corp certification through a 'people-first' approach, and they're the Official Technology Partner of Gloucester Rugby. The workshop is at The Captain's Lounge, Kingsholm Stadium, Kingsholm Road, Kingsholm, GL1 3AX, Gloucester. There's no cost to attend, and breakfast is included.