Accelerating AI Is Back – And Qoob’s Right at the Heart of It

We’re thrilled to share that the Accelerating AI Conference is returning to Milton Keynes this September – and it’s bigger, bolder, and even better connected than ever before.

After two packed-out events in 2024 and earlier this year, we’re back alongside our brilliant event partners and local tech leaders to help more businesses explore the power and potential of Artificial Intelligence. This time, we’re joining forces with the South Midlands Growth Hub and proudly taking our place as an official event in Milton Keynes Tech Week 2025.

Here’s everything you need to know…

When and Where?

The Ridgeway Centre, Milton Keynes
Thursday 25th September 2025
8:30am – 2:00pm

Whether you’re curious about how to get started with AI or you’re already rolling out tools like Copilot and ChatGPT, this half-day event will give you the practical tools, expert insights and local connections you need to push further, faster.

Why This Event Matters

At Qoob, we work with businesses every day who are trying to figure out how to use AI without getting lost in the hype.

This event is designed for exactly that – helping real businesses make real progress with AI.

You won’t get Silicon Valley daydreams. You’ll get practical examples, live demos, and honest discussion from the people actually doing the work. It’s all about moving from curiosity to capability.

What to Expect

• Straight-talking keynotes from people actually using AI in the wild

• Live case studies showing how SMEs are applying AI right now

• Local support from the South Midlands Growth Hub – including 1:1 coaching, funding advice, and innovation clinics

• Genuine connections with other SME leaders, tech experts and doers

This year we’re expecting up to 150 attendees from across the region – so it’s the perfect space to connect with peers, explore opportunities, and walk away with next steps that make sense for your business.

Who’s Speaking?

We’re buzzing to be speaking alongside some brilliant voices again this year, including:

Andy Paul – CEO of Fliweel.tech and Voyce AI
Andy’s worked across London and San Francisco leading on AI agents, automation, and conversational systems. He’ll be digging into what’s actually working – and what’s next.

Lionel Naidoo – MD of Dragon IS
Lionel will be sharing what Microsoft Copilot can do for SMEs – including how to get started safely and effectively with the right tools and mindset.

Matthew Rigby-White – MD of Qoob (that’s us!)
Matt will be exploring how AI is reshaping the marketing landscape and how you can integrate it into your customer journey without losing that all-important human touch.

And more names will be announced soon – keep an eye on AcceleratingAI.co.uk for updates.

Why We’re Involved (Again)

The reason we keep coming back? Because the demand is there.

The energy in the room at the last two conferences was electric – and we had more than one attendee ask us to “do this again ASAP!”

AI is no longer a far-off thing for big corporates. It’s here, now, and shaping how we all work, market, sell, communicate, and serve.

But with so many new tools and trends popping up weekly, it can be tough to keep up – or know where to start.

That’s where this conference comes in. It’s built by local SMEs, for local SMEs.

And it’s all about giving you the confidence to take that next step, whatever that looks like for your business.

Final Details

Tickets available now on Eventbrite: Book your place here

Full event details & speaker line-up: Visit AcceleratingAI.co.uk

Whether you’re just getting to grips with AI or ready to explore the next frontier – this is your chance to learn, connect and grow.

See you there?