January 2026 AI Dinner: 2025 in Review, 2026 in Focus
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January 2026 AI Dinner: 2025 in Review, 2026 in Focus

Executive Overview

I normally ask ChatGPT to help me write these summaries however I have begun to realise that in order to avoid “the loop” there needs to remain a human element in as much of this as possible (regardless of how poor my copy-writing skills might be). Therefore, as I write this I look back at where I was in January 2025 and can’t help feel somewhat overwhelmed. Not since 2010 when bitcoin was gaining popularity and the whole crypto world was on the verge of exploding have I seen so much happen in such a short time – some real, same not so. However you decide to look at 2025, we must all admit that it’s been yet another remarkably busy year for many of us. With this in mind therefore, what did we miss and what could possibly be on the horizon? At the AI Dinner on the 27th January we will endeavour to cover off just this – we’ll look back at vibe coding, agents, MCP Servers and some of the key software releases whilst also taking time to look ahead at what might be next – robots, widespread Government bans, AGI…

Erik Schwartz

Erik Schwartz

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Vibe Coding Examples

AI never. AI ready. AI deployed Feel like the world is sprinting ahead with AI while you’re still figuring out where to start? You’re not alone. Many leaders know AI can transform their business but they get stuck between the hype, the risks, and the practical steps. I’m Erik Schwartz, Founder and Chief AI Officer at TheAiExpert.ai. I help ambitious leaders who are AI nevers see where AI fits in their business. We start with literacy, understanding what AI can and cannot do. Then we build a strategy and implement solutions that deliver.

Tom Mortimer

Tom Mortimer

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Comprehensive Overview

I help organisations solve business problems with Artificial Intelligence , and human psychology. Most teams know AI can help, but don’t know where to start or how to make it real. That’s where I come in.

Duncan Gledhill

Duncan Gledhill

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What lies ahead...

As founder of Emailmovers, I’ve spent the last 20+ years building one of the UK’s most trusted data providers. We specialise in helping established brands, enterprise teams, and global agencies fuel their outbound efforts with clean contact data that meets strict compliance and performance standards.

Venue Location

Dinner Details

Date
2026-01-27
Time
6:00 PM
Location
The Mercer Street Hotel
Investment£150
Pricing in GBP

Intimate setting. High security.
Limited to 27 executives.