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AI Accelerator Programme

The Gen AI Accelerator Series brings together business, academia, and local government for a two-part, in-person programme.

This is not another abstract discussion about Gen AI, this hands-on, collaborative journey is designed to help you and your peers work through real challenges and test solutions over two workshops in January 2026.

Share real stories from your organisation — how you’re using Generative AI in marketing, product or service development, customer engagement, or creative workflows and together, we’ll unpack what’s working, where the pain points are, and what realistic opportunities Gen AI offers right now.

Who is it for?

This programme is ideal for businesses who are already exploring and experimenting with AI but need some additional expert support to move this forward.

Programme Structure

Two in-person sessions | Kingston | 3 hours each (with refreshments) | January 2026

Why is it different?

• Starts from your real workflows, not theory.

• Helps you manage expectations about Gen AI’s real capabilities.

• Builds towards practical action plans and a collaborative future for Kingston’s innovation ecosystem (including the new MSc AI forBusiness and Innovation at Kingston Business School).

The cost

The AI Accelerator programme is fully funded.

Register today

Register your interest today by completing the application form below.

We look forward to partnering on this programme and working with you.

Register your interest today

The programme is developed and Facilitated by Dr Evy Sakellariou, Associate Professor and Gen AI Innovation Lead at the Foresight and Creativity Kingston Business School, and hosted in partnership with the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and the Kingston Chamber of Commerce.

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Robyn Harper
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Thank you so much for your proactive support.”

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Martin Booth
LeBoo Media

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