Closing the gap between AI vision and business reality. Every organisation today aims to harness AI to automate processes, accelerate decision-making, or scale effectively with limited resources. Yet, many initiatives stall between vision and execution.

From uncertainty about where to begin, to cost overruns, short delivery timelines, technology lockdowns, reliance on scarce expertise, and fragmented decision-making, the challenges span every stage of an AI project’s lifecycle.

This breakfast briefing on Thursday 4 December explored the real-world barriers that hold back AI transformation and how to overcome them through a pragmatic, scalable approach.

Speakers

Sowmya Vivek,
AI Solutioning Consultant, Merit Data & Technology

Jon Taylor,
Senior Commercial Director – Data Solutions, Merit Data & Technology

Mel McVeigh,
Strategic Consultant (Digital Product), PPA

Merit partners with organisations at multiple points along their AI journey – from early-stage engagement that showcases the art of what’s possible and discovery exercises identifying where AI can deliver maximum impact, to guiding product ideas into full-fledged, end-to-end solutions.

Whether it involves scaling prototypes into production-grade systems or optimising existing AI investments, Merit’s structured and outcome-driven approach helps businesses move from isolated experiments to enterprise-scale impact. Through case studies and live demos, attendees will see how Merit helps bridge the AI ambition gap, turning business challenges into opportunities for measurable impact and sustained value.