Transform 2026 Stage Programme

10:00 - 10:45 | Why trusted technology partners will define the AI era
We kick of Siemens Transform 2026 with insight on how businesses in the UK can capitalise on technology and digital transformation, adopting Industrial AI at pace, to support their aims of becoming more competitive, resilient and sustainable. Hear how AI is scaling into the physical world and how customers, partners and specialist teams from across the Siemens ecosystem are creating tangible real-world outcomes from AI.

11:15 - 12:00 | Can accelerated adoption drive UK resilience?
Artificial Intelligence is transforming infrastructure at an unprecedented pace, creating new opportunities. Digital infrastructure, energy security and growth are drivers of productivity and resilience – how can AI usher in a new chapter of secure growth for the UK economy. And, how do we make sure it has a positive impact on the needs of society?

13:00 - 13:45 | Outperform on cost, quality and productivity
How are digitalisation, converging IT and OT platforms, AI, automation and robotics transforming the factory of the future? Hear from factory leaders on how manufacturing can accelerate at pace when digitalisation is driving it.

14:15 - 15:00 | Cutting through the hype and making it practical
AI is driving change in the digital world at pace - allowing tasks to be automated using LLMs and AI agents to make human-centric decisions to streamline processes. Now,the next frontier is taking the AI into the physical space. The session will cover AI innovation through to real life deployment at scale – and how businesses can separatetangible impact from the hype.

15:30 - 16:15 | In 2026 sustainable business is smart business
Sustainable business is good business. But when we think about Net-Zero, we think of it as a goal. How can we reframe the conversation to think of Net-Zero as a moment in time and actually a behaviour that promotes long-term, valuable businesses which are better equipped to outperform the market through efficiency and enhanced resilience.

10:00 - 10:45 | What Every Leader Must Know
Cyber security regulations are evolving at breakneck speed, both around the world and in the UK. For organisations, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Non-compliance can mean financial penalties, reputational damage, and operational disruption. This session will decode the latest regulatory changes impacting industry and outline strategic steps organisations need to take today to ensure they’re protected and they have mitigated risk. Expect candid insights from experts across the cybersecurity landscape from Government to industry.

11:15 - 12:00 | Navigating the productivity paradox
The rise of generative AI has everyone asking, “what is the role of humans?” And yet, at the same time, a major skills crisis continues to hinder UK productivity and growth. Where should the skills agenda shift in the world of AI. Is the growth of generative AI a salve to the country’s skills crisis, or does it create new need to invest in future-proof skills to create better opportunities to deploy technology?