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7 August 2026

Marketing to existing contacts — what the BrewDog story tells us about UK GDPR & PECR

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What can we learn from the BrewDog shareholder emails? We outline key compliance risks and practical steps to consider before sending communications.

22 July 2026

Roblox & child safety — lessons for online gaming platforms

We explore the allegations against Roblox, wider challenges of protecting children online and steps that platforms are expected to take.

21 July 2026

OpenAI shelves Stargate UK — what it means for the UK’s ‘AI superpower’ ambitions

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We explore what Stargate UK reveals about the hidden energy cost of AI and break down what this means in practice.

2 July 2026

The future of games & tech — 5 key takeaways from the RE:FORMAT Summit

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We explore the key insights shaping the future of games, digital creative and tech from this year’s FORMAT Group Summit.

23 June 2026

State of Play Conference 2026 — understanding what it takes to deliver major sports events

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Live from Old Trafford, we explored the realities of geopolitical risk, security threats, commercial sustainability and the growing role of technology.

18 June 2026

The AI hype bubble: is it real & what happens if it bursts?

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We explore the tension between AI‑driven optimism and growing fears of an overinflated tech bubble.

2 June 2026

5 confidentiality & data protection risks that businesses face when using public AI tools

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We explain why uncontrolled use of public AI tools creates real confidentiality and data protection risks and outline how you can manage them safely.

1 June 2026

Demystifying the policy landscape — key insights from the ScaleUp Institute

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We explore how scaleup policy, growth opportunities and local engagement help ambitious businesses to turn national strategy into practical support.

13 May 2026

3 key considerations for responsible AI adoption in social housing

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We explore the sector’s digital shift, from predictive repairs and income management to tenant engagement and the governance needed for responsible AI use.

27 April 2026

Key takeaways from the Future of Retail: Risk & Resilience Conference 2026 — Martyn’s Law, AI & consumer trust

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We brought the retail sector together in London for a focused look at the risks, from physical threats, digital disruption and reputational challenges.

21 April 2026