Getting unstuck with AI: Practical pathways for charities and membership organisations

3rd June, 2026: Royal College of Pathologists (Events@No. 6)

One Day I In-person I Masterclass

AI is creating new expectations across the NFP sector, from how organisations serve their communities to how teams make decisions, manage information and deliver work. Many people now need to understand the implications of AI, even if they are not technical specialists. They need clarity on where AI genuinely helps, how to use it safely, and how it fits with their organisation’s mission, culture and capacity.

This event is designed to meet that need. It brings together sector leaders, operational teams and service-focused professionals who want a practical, realistic view of AI. What it means, what it changes, and how to integrate it into day-to-day work without hype or oversimplification.

A TechSmart event in partnership with Hart Square and Ready Intelligence

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Our speakers are NFP leaders who’ve navigated AI adoption firsthand. You’ll hear candid, practical stories about what worked, what didn’t, and the lessons you can apply in your organisation.

This AI Masterclass wouldn't be possible without the support of our valued partners and sponsors - organisations leading the way in helping not-for-profits navigate AI adoption responsibly. Their expertise and commitment to the sector have been instrumental in shaping this event. A huge thank you to our partners and sponsors for making this masterclass a reality!

This masterclass provides you with practical knowledge and actionable next steps to navigate AI adoption confidently:

• Greater confidence in talking about AI with colleagues, leaders and trustees, grounded in a clearer understanding of risk, governance and accountability
• A practical view of how AI can fit into your organisation’s operations, member experience and culture, without over-stretching teams or budgets
• Awareness of where AI may already be in use informally (shadow AI), and how to guide that use safely and constructively
• Methods to assess your organisation’s readiness across content, data, workflows and service delivery
• A short list of realistic next steps, from safe pilot ideas to actions that improve quality, governance and internal alignment
• Examples and language you can use immediately when shaping internal conversations, explaining decisions or planning activity for the year ahead

For NFP professionals shaping AI in their organisations

This event is designed for people working in charities and membership organisations who need to understand how AI fits into their operational reality — especially those responsible for planning, delivering or improving services.

This includes:

• senior leaders and managers
• membership and service teams
• operations and delivery roles
• comms, content and engagement staff
• digital leads within NFP organisations (but not vendor-side technologists)

Spaces are free but limited. Delegates must work within the charity or membership sector, or in a role directly supporting their delivery and impact.