AI AGENT-A-THON: BUILD YOUR FIRST BUSINESS READY AI AGENT IN A DAY
JULY 8th, 2026 AURA INNOVATION CENTRE, HULL, HESSLE, HU13 0GD 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
WHY THIS EVENT?
The AI agent-a-thon is a practical workshop designed to help SMBs turn AI agents into something they can actually use. An AI agent is a Copilot-powered digital assistant that can think, act, and complete real tasks on your behalf — from gathering information to triggering workflows and solving everyday business problems.
Delivered by Think Cloud, in collaboration with Microsoft, HSBC and selected partners, this hands-on session focuses on real business challenges and real outcomes. No technical background is required.
You'll walk away with:
A working AI agent prototype
Confidence to move forward
Direct access to experts
Peer learning
Post-event insights
IS THIS EVENT FOR YOU?
This session is designed for business owners, founders, and leaders who are involved in running and growing a business - particularly those wearing multiple hats. It’s ideal for:
Start-ups, scale-ups, and growing businesses of all sizes
Entrepreneurs and leaders responsible for operations, sales, finance, or delivery
Businesses looking to use AI to save time, reduce manual work, and scale more efficiently
Anyone curious about AI agents but unsure how to apply them in a practical way
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
Work with experts to design and prototype a Copilot-powered AI agent
Apply AI to a real business use case (e.g. approvals, sales support, service requests, internal processes)
Learn what’s practical and achievable for your organisation today
Leave with a working prototype and clear next steps for implementation
MEET THE HOSTS
Hosted by Think Cloud, this event brings together the people, knowledge, and experience that have powered digital growth across Northern England for more than 20 years. As organisations face new challenges in AI, data and compliance, our mission remains the same: to help people succeed with technology, supporting you to grow your business, gain efficiency, and manage risk.
We are:
Strategic AI Partners
Cybersecurity Experts
Creators of Winning Tech Moments
ABOUT THE PARTNERS
This event is part of the HSBC Small Business Growth Programme, a free, open‑to‑all initiative that helps UK small businesses learn, build and grow. Members benefit from early access to event registrations and are kept up to date with new content, insights and training opportunities.
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