Transform Uncertainty into Strategic Advantage: Horizon Scanning for Financial Leaders

Date: Weds 3 Sept 2025

Format: Full-day (09:30-16:30), in-person

Location: The Social Hub, Glasgow

In this intensive full-day workshop, you'll master practical horizon scanning techniques using the groundbreaking AI 2027 scenarios as a case study. Discover how leading financial institutions are preparing for AI-driven transformation while balancing innovation with risk management.

According to McKinsey, AI can improve operational efficiency by up to 30% in financial services. Will your organization be prepared to capitalize on these opportunities while managing the risks?

What you'll gain

• Practical capability benchmarking tools to identify emerging technologies with highest ROI potential

• Academically-validated scenario planning methods to future-proof your strategy

• Risk-adjusted roadmap frameworks that transform compliance challenges into innovation opportunities

What Will We Cover

• AI 2027 Case Study: Explore a real-world example of effective horizon scanning in action and the potential impact of AI on financial services.

• Capability Benchmarking: Identify critical performance gaps and spot disruptive technologies.

• Scenario Planning: Use proven methods to explore future uncertainties and avoid common forecasting biases.

• Scenario-Adjusted Strategic Roadmaps: Turn insights into action with practical tools to balance innovation with risk.

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Who Should Attend

This workshop is open to UK-based financial service providers (i.e. advice, insurance, lending and credit unions) and FinTech organisations aiming to boost efficiency and growth.

Led by industry and academic experts

• Dr. Felix Honecker, Glasgow University Business School (FinTech & Deep Tech Research)

• Adrian Shedden, Financial Innovation Specialist

Timings

Secure your spot now and equip your organisation with the foresight and tools to lead in an AI-transformed financial landscape.

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Future Finance part of a programme called Next Generation Professional and Financial Services, delivered by Innovate UK and ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council).

This programme aims to help professional service sectors, including accounting and law, and the financial service sectors, including insurance, lending, advisory and payment services, develop and use digital technologies.