Investing in intelligence: AI and the future of finance

This IoD Emerging Leaders event brings together senior investment professionals to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of finance and investment strategy.

Investing in intelligence: AI and the future of finance will examine how AI-driven technologies are influencing markets, portfolio construction, and investment decision-making as we look ahead to 2026 and beyond. Designed for experienced managers, directors, and senior leaders, the discussion will focus on the strategic implications of AI, emerging opportunities, and the practical realities of investing in an increasingly intelligent ecosystem.

Through open discussion, the panel will consider the evolving AI market landscape, including where innovation is creating value, where risks are emerging, and how investors can respond with confidence. Topics will include the role of AI in investment processes, the rise of emerging technologies such as Agentic AI, and how leaders can position portfolios and organisations for long-term resilience in a fast-changing environment.

The session offers a valuable opportunity to gain insight from professionals working at the forefront of investment strategy, while engaging in informed discussion with peers navigating similar challenges across finance and leadership roles.