London, 5 May 2026 — MRKT 3.0 and Disruption Banking, in partnership with the Hungarian British Business Alliance (HBBA Global), announce “AI or Be Left Behind”, an exclusive half-day executive event taking place on 19 May 2026 at Level39, Canary Wharf. The event brings together senior business leaders to address the most critical question facing organizations today: how to turn AI strategy into operational reality.
Three keynote presentations anchor the afternoon session from 14:00 to 17:00, with extended Q&A and dedicated networking time. Every attendee is a current practitioner – people making AI investment decisions, hiring strategies, and platform choices right now.
The Gap Between AI Ambition and Execution
While most organisations have declared AI strategies, the execution gap remains vast. Data infrastructure isn’t ready. Teams resist adoption. Pilots don’t scale. This event cuts through the noise with speakers who understand both the technology and the reality of implementing it at scale.
Confirmed speakers:
Speakers will explore organisational AI adoption, measurable business outcomes, and how agentic AI is transforming operational models.
Executive Dialogue on AI Strategy and Execution
“AI or Be Left Behind” continues a series of high-level discussions that HBBA Global has successfully co-organised in previous years. Past topics have included smart city development, leadership, performance, and communication. This edition tackles the defining business challenge of our time: Artificial Intelligence.
The curated audience comprises predominantly UK-based executives and entrepreneurs, joined by guests from Hungary and practitioners from London’s growing AI ecosystem. The mix creates a unique international perspective – combining UK business experience, Central European insight, and London’s position as a global AI hub.
“This isn’t about AI’s potential. It’s about AI’s reality. The people attending are dealing with the gap between what vendors promise and what actually deploys. That’s the only conversation worth having right now,” said Andy Samu, Editor-at-Large at MRKT 3.0 and Disruption Banking.
Level39: London’s Innovation Headquarters
Level39, One Canada Square, is one of London’s most recognised innovation and business venues, situated in the heart of Canary Wharf. As Europe’s largest technology accelerator, it serves as a hub for technology, entrepreneurship, and global business.
Register Your Interest
Attendance is by invitation and registration. Spaces are limited to ensure the quality of conversation and networking. Learn more and register here.
About MRKT 3.0
MRKT 3.0 is a leading AI-focused newswire dedicated to covering the latest developments in artificial intelligence across Europe. MRKT 3.0 highlights the most promising AI startups and innovations in the EU, including companies such as Mistral AI and breakthroughs like DeerFlow 2.0, while helping European and global audiences stay informed on the rapidly evolving AI landscape through timely, insightful, and data-driven content.
About the Hungarian British Business Alliance
The Hungarian British Business Alliance (HBBA Global) in the United Kingdom is an independent organisation established on 21st January 2022 to promote bilateral commerce, tourism, manufacturing, shipping, professional services and relations between the United Kingdom and Hungary as well as other Central European countries.
With the help and support of the Hungarian Embassy in London, and the London Chamber of Commerce, HBBA Global has become a thriving network, offering a solid structure and burgeoning opportunities for UK, Hungarian and Central European businesses looking for market penetration. HBBA Global membership brings growth for start-ups, SMEs and entrepreneurs, through business networking groups and access to information and education.
About Disruption Banking
Disruption Banking is a global publication covering banking, capital markets, and digital assets. Since 2018, Disruption Banking has served traders, investors, and senior leadership with in-depth analysis on finance, quantitative trading, DeFi, ESG investing, and the rise of the retail investor. The publication bridges traditional banking with emerging technologies, providing strategic insights for decision-makers navigating financial transformation.
