TalkingTech: Agentic Ambition: Unlocking Business Value with AI Agents

Tuesday 11 November 2025 |
 2:00 pm
 – 5:30 pm

Date:  

Tuesday 11 November 2025

Start Time:  

2:00 pm

Venue:  

Farrer & Co, Queens House, London WC2A 3AA

Organiser:

As artificial intelligence evolves from predictive analytics to autonomous decision-making, AI agents are emerging as powerful tools for transforming investment management and professional services. This TalkingTech seminar, hosted by Farrer & Co, explores how agentic AI is reshaping operational models, enhancing client outcomes, and unlocking new sources of business value. Through expert insights and real-world case studies, we’ll examine the legal, ethical, and strategic considerations of deploying AI agents—from compliance automation to intelligent portfolio construction. Join us to understand how firms can harness this next wave of innovation responsibly and competitively.

Subject to change:

14:00 Registration

14:30 Welcome and Opening Remarks

Brief introduction to the theme and objectives of the session.

  • Henry Bewley, Membership and FinTech Executive, The Investment Association

14:40 Keynote: Agentic AI 101

What defines an AI agent and how they’re transforming workflows.

 

14:50 Presentation: AI Agents in Finance

A presentation of current Agentic AI use cases across financial services

15:10 Fireside Chat: “The Ethics and Risks of Autonomy”

Balancing innovation with accountability and transparency.

  • Adam Grainger, Agentic Risks Project Lead, Accomplish
  • Lawrence Baker, Policy Adviser, The Investment Association

15:30 Panel: “Deploying AI Agents: Legal, Technical & Strategic Insights”

Practical guidance on implementation, governance, and risk.

  • Moderator: James King, Senior Policy Adviser, Policy, Strategy & Innovation, The Investment Association
  • Alan Baker, Partner,Farrer & Co
  • Padraig Coffey, CE, Zartis

 

16:00 Closing Keynote: Staying Resilient in a World of Agentic AI

Analysis of the new and novel risks to cybersecurity presented by AI Agents

 

16:20 Closing Remarks 

Final thoughts and key takeaways

  • Henry Bewley, Membership and FinTech Executive, The Investment Association

16:20 Networking Drinks Reception

Join us for informal drinks and further discussion

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