Breakfast briefing

Breakfast Briefing

AI adoption stories

Date: 29 January 2026

Venue: Six Park Place, London

Overview:

Moving beyond AI buzzwords, this live briefing allows GPs to learn from their peers' real experiences implementing AI tools in private markets operations: what went well, where the tangible value lies, and - crucially - where it doesn't. Join our specially-selected panel of experts to debate where midmarket managers should focus their attention, and how to navigate the journey from data readiness to deployment.

Topics for discussion will include:

What does ‘AI ready’ data look like and how much data sanitisation and structuring is required?
How to run an effective assessment on where implementation of AI tools could provide most benefits to your firm’s operations?
How to identify which service provider and tech companies can best deliver the implementation you desire?
Is it ever worthwhile for a midmarket private markets firm to build their own AI tools?
What does effective implementation look like and what is the best measure of ROI?
What are the biggest potential pitfalls around AI implementation?
How to manage the culture shift and upskill finance teams to move from ‘doers’ to ‘reviewers’ of AI outputs?
How to manage the ‘black-box’ element to these tools to establish guardrails around data privacy, hallucinations and regulatory compliance.

Timings:

8:30 Registration, networking and breakfast
9:00 Welcome address from moderator
9:10 Panel discussion moderated by Jon Whiteaker, The Drawdown
10:00 Coffee and networking
11:00 Close