AI NOW Live Panel Discussion – Betting Big on AI: Growth Investment or Market Scepticism?

As many leading organisations commit ever-larger sums to artificial intelligence, the message from the markets has been mixed. On the one hand, investing in future growth is widely acknowledged as a sensible strategy. On the other hand, the magnitude of the recent negative market reaction suggests deep scepticism about the decision to allocate so much into AI at this stage.

This panel brings together AI leaders and investment thinkers to explore the tension between investing for the future and the market’s doubts. We’ll ask: Is the scepticism justified? What are the risks of over-investment in AI? How should companies manage expectations, governance and value realisation? And how can leaders strike the right balance between bold innovation and prudent discipline?

Panellists:

Carlos Diaz Gonzalez, Head of Data Analytics & AI, Lufthansa Group Business Services

Umbar Shakir, Partner EMEA AI Solution Lead, Gartner

Michael Moulsdale, Head of AI Products, Mitie