Sovereign AI Summit

Sovereign AI Summit 9:30am – 12:30pm GMT | 2 November 2026 | Central London Part of UKAI’s AI event calendar. ### About the Summit The UK stands at a defining moment in AI development. The Sovereign AI Summit brings together leaders from industry, government, investment, academia and the wider AI ecosystem to explore how the UK can build, fund, procure and export AI capabilities for long-term national advantage. This landmark event examines what Sovereign AI means for the UK – from compute, data, energy and infrastructure to skills, procurement, regulation, investment and international competitiveness. The programme moves beyond theory to focus on practical steps for building a stronger, more resilient and globally competitive UK AI sector. ### Who Should Attend - AI product builders and company founders - Investors funding AI companies - Government and policy shapers - Infrastructure developers - Regional growth and innovation leaders - Anyone procuring or implementing AI solutions ### Key Features - Keynote speeches & expert panels featuring senior leaders shaping British AI - Focused roundtables on investing in Sovereign AI, public procurement and export opportunities - UK AI Innovation Showcase & Sovereign AI Exhibition – all-day showcase of cutting-edge UK AI - Industry report launch and ministerial engagement - Evening awards dinner (additional networking opportunity) - High-value networking with decision-makers across the ecosystem ### Why Attend Attendees will gain insight, connections and influence at a critical moment for the sector. You’ll contribute directly to the national conversation through roundtables and engage with the people building the UK’s AI future. Book now | View full event details