Summit programme

Full schedule — Monday, 5 October 2026 (all times UK)

• 09:30–09:55: Introduction — Dr Aisha Tariq, Illuminated Thinking & Dr Esther Cole, Lifespan Psychology
• 09:55–10:45: The Client in the AI Conversation: What Therapists Need to See — Winnie Akadjo, Aeli Health. Ethics: 10 key risks and solutions framework.
• 10:45–10:55: Break
• 10:55–11:45: AI Tools for Neurodivergent People: Friends or Foes? — Jo Desborough, Unblocked Thinking Ltd. AI tools for neurodivergent people: friends or foes?
• 11:45–12:35: AI in Psychology: The UK Legal and Regulatory Landscape — Clare Veal, Aubergine Legal. UK legal and regulatory landscape.
• 12:35–13:10: Lunch
• 13:10–14:00: AI in Daily Clinical Practice: Beyond Note-Taking — Dr Natalie Stott, Mastering Therapy. AI in daily clinical practice, beyond note-taking.
• 14:00–14:50: AI, Cultural Bias and Health Inequalities — Dr Rima Lamba, Blue River Psychology. AI, cultural bias and health inequalities.
• 14:50–15:00: Break
• 15:00–15:50: Can AI Help Us Be Better Therapists? A Reflective Close — Dr Naomi Murphy, Octopus Psychology. Can AI help us be better therapists? (reflective close)
• 15:50–16:30: Panel Discussion. Our speakers reconvene for a closing panel to discuss the day's themes and answer your questions.