The sessions:
Panel discussion “Beyond the Hype: AI’s Real Impact on PR & Comms“ with Lucy Davies| SAP Emarsys ; Joshua Tumbridge | Go.Compare ; Rachel Duffy | The Telegraph ; Darryl Sparey | Hard Numbers (00:48-41:19 )
Moderated by Sinthu Satchi, Country Manager UK| Onclusive.
Some key points covered:
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How AI is cutting hours of manual work into minutes, allowing comms teams to focus more on creativity, strategy, and client value.
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How hyper-personalized experiences are being powered by AI, delivering dynamic content and product suggestions tailored to real-time user context.
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How leading teams are setting ethical boundaries with AI, using codes of conduct and responsible frameworks to ensure trust and transparency.
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Fireside Chat with Kai Fagan: ”PR of Being You: Authenticity, Influence and Reputation” (42:11-01:06:50)
Moderated by Cameron Watkins, Account Exectuive | Onclusive
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Discover how Kai, former teacher and Love Island S9 Winner, became a trusted voice online, using authenticity to bridge education, social issues, and influencer culture.
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Hear how vulnerability and honesty can protect your reputation, even when facing backlash or controversy in the public eye.
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Explore why staying true to your values matters more than ever, especially when choosing brand deals and building long-term influence.
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Fireside Chat with Olly Grender ”PR of Being You: Authenticity, Influence and Reputation” (01:07:45-01:35:15)
Moderated by Jack Richards | Global Head Integrated Campaigns & Field Marketing at Onclusive
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Discover how sharp strategy and message clarity defined the Lib Dems’ 2024 General election campaign, leading to a notable increase in seats. The success was credited to highly targeted communications, disciplined messaging, and a clear understanding of audience priorities.
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Uncover how building strong editorial relationships helped drive media traction, including the topic of care in the country
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Explore how authenticity and purpose were placed at the heart of the campaign, proving once again that values-based storytelling is what resonates, especially in a crowded and skeptical media environment.
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Olly Grender
Former Director of Comms @The Liberal Democrats

Kai Fagan
Content Creator @Kai.Fagan_

Joshua Tumbridge
Head of Brand and Campaigns @Go.Compare

Lucy Davies
Global PR Lead @SAP Emarsys

Darryl Sparey
MD & Co-Founder @hard Numbers

Rachel Duffy
Senior Social Editor @The Telegraph

Cameron Watkins
Account Executive @Onclusive

Sinthu Satchi
Country Manager UK @Onclusive

Jack Richards
Global Head of Integrated & Field Marketing @Onclusive