The Ziptech Directors Briefing

An exclusive masterclass for business leaders who want to make sense of AI and see it in action. Held at the London School of Economics, this high-impact session is designed for senior decision makers in service based SMBs. Cut through the hype and fear - learn how AI will reshape your business and what to do next. It’s educational, not a sales pitch. You’ll leave with clarity, not a proposal.

 

“What I learnt at the Directors Briefing has literally already saved us 100’s of man hours internally.”
Lyndsay Gallagher, CEO, Gallagher Construction

You know AI is coming. But what’s your actual plan?

Most leaders we speak to feel the same way:

“I know AI will impact my business… I just don’t know how.”

The technology is everywhere. The opportunity is massive. But it’s hard to separate hype from reality and even harder to know where to begin. In many boardrooms, there’s also fear. Fear of falling behind. Fear of staff resistance. Fear of getting it wrong. The Directors Briefing exists to cut through the myths and give you clarity, confidence and direction.

 

What You'll Learn

This is a practical, real-world session based on the latest attack methods and the current SME risk landscape.

Clarity & Strategy

  • How AI has changed cyber attacks
  • Why SMEs are now the softest and most profitable targets
  • The real reasons businesses fall victim to impersonation and payment fraud
  • What identity-first and cloud-first security mean in practice
  • The Six Must-Dos for SME protection in 2026

Real-World Insight

  • Why criminals hack people, not passwords
  • How automated attack chains exploit SME systems
  • The common gaps found in SMEs during assessments
  • How to strengthen payment and authorisation processes
  • Where outdated controls create real business risk
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See AI in Action

We don’t just talk about AI—we show you how it works. Live demonstrations during the Briefing will bring the concepts to life:

  • How to write effective prompts using our TIPTOE method—live and interactive
  • A custom GPT that drafts client-ready emails instantly
  • A Microsoft Copilot agent in action—so you can finally see what one looks like, how it behaves and how it compares to a traditional application solving the same business problem

Most business leaders have never seen a real AI agent in use. After this session, you’ll understand exactly what one is—and how it could transform processes in your business.

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Who Should Attend?

This briefing is designed for growing service businesses where senior leaders are making big tech decisions without dedicated internal IT strategy support.

Typical attendees include:

  • CEOs and MDs
  • Finance Directors
  • Ops Directors
  • Managing Partners

This is a business briefing not a technical briefing. No IT knowledge is required. It’s designed for decision-makers, not techies. If you’re accountable for growth but unsure whether your current tech setup is future-ready, this session is for you.

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What to Expect

Location: London School of Economics
Time: 9:45 AM to 1 PM
Followed by: Buffet lunch and networking

We deliberately keep the group small to allow meaningful discussion, peer learning and direct interaction with the two facilitators. Places are limited and available strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. We charge a £195 attendance fee to ensure serious participation and avoid no-shows. All proceeds go to Save The Children.

This event effectively offers three hours of board-level consulting and practical insight for a good cause.

Please note this is not a sales event - No jargon - No fluff - No pressure.

Just clear, candid insight and peer-level conversation

Follow-Up Support: AI Readiness Assessment & Peer Benchmarking

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Every attendee is invited to book a complimentary 60-minute 1:1 session after the briefing.

As part of this session, you’ll complete our AI Readiness Assessment—a short but powerful diagnostic that benchmarks your organisation’s AI maturity.

In the session, we’ll:

  • Review your AI Readiness Score
  • Compare how your business stacks up against other SMBs like yours
  • Identify key gaps and quick wins
  • Map out practical next steps tailored to your business
  • Explore how the demos you saw (GPTs, Copilot agents, Power Apps) could apply in your world

This is your chance to understand your position, learn what your peers are doing and leave with a tailored action plan.

Apply to Attend the Next Briefing

Attendance is £195, but free for existing clients and referrals.
Places are limited and strictly reserved for decision-makers.
Apply below to be considered for the next available date.

What Past Attendees Say

“The Directors Briefing made me really think about tech as an enabler for the business and how much more efficient it would be if we changed our processes. I came back and did an audit of how we work. IT and business improvement is now on our main agenda. Interacting with the presenters and other company directors in a relaxed environment is a great way to take it all in.”

Jane O’Gorman

Director, Ten2Two

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“I attended one of Ziptech’s Directors Briefing sessions where I gained enough information to identify and prevent a sophisticated CEO impersonation attack. It could have caused significant losses. When I raised the alarm, Ziptech was on the case within minutes, sourcing the point of access, heightening controls and ensuring changes made by the intruders were cleared.”

Philip Dainton

Financial Director, Medex Scientific

“Attending the Director’s Briefing was a real eye-opener for me. It was well-structured, engaging, and full of valuable insights that made me think differently about how we approach AI in business. It gave me fresh ideas and practical takeaways that I can actually use. I also really enjoyed the discussions—they were thought-provoking and genuinely useful. If you’re a business leader looking for new perspectives and innovative strategies, I’d definitely recommend it.”

Guy van der Knaap

Director, MCS Rental Software

“I found it absolutely fantastic, I really enjoyed it. The relationship with Ziptech has certainly saved us a lot of money on the bottom line.”

Simon Smith

Managing Partner, Wellers Accountants

“What I learnt at the Directors Briefing has literally already saved us 100’s of man hours internally.”

Lyndsay Gallagher

CEO, Gallagher Construction

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