Let's Get Real Conference 2026: AI

A day of honest reflection, critique, provocation and creative thinking.

The 2026 conference will focus on AI by exploring tools, use cases, governance and strategy, all in the context of what it means to be a cultural organisation trying to get the best from technology.

The day will feature insights from 15 brilliant, brave and forward-thinking organisations who comprise this year's Let's Get Real cohort including The National Gallery, London Symphony Orchestra, Sheffield Theatres, Bradford Museums & Galleries and Scottish Ballet.

Alongside LGR case studies, guest speakers from the wider cultural ecosystem will share insights on the strategic challenges that AI brings to the sector. Plus, our popular Crit Room returns with industry experts sharing practical, troubleshooting advice.

Further programme details to follow.

"… a wonderful event filled with interesting insights and the chance to speak to other organisations doing similar work." Let’s Get Real Delegate

"… an inspiring, informative & invigorating Conference. What a genuinely interesting day with thought provoking conversations & the opportunity to meet wonderful individuals. Feeling truly inspired!" Let’s Get Real Delegate

Let's Get Real is a collaborative action research programme that supports cultural organisations in harnessing digital skills to communicate with their audiences, upskill their workforce and develop long-lasting digital transformation and organisational change.

The programme was founded in 2011 and run by Culture24 until 2023, with it transferred to The Audience Agency as part of a merger between the two independent, non-profit organisations.

Access

Access information for Conway Hall is available here https://www.conwayhall.org.uk/visit-us/access/ If you would like to discuss any access requirements you may have, please email us events@theaudienceagency.org.

Refunds and exchanges.

Please contact us if you wish to change the name on your ticket to a colleague.
You can cancel your booking up to 28 days ahead of the event, and have your ticket cost refunded, subject to a £25 administration fee. After this point, any requested refunds will be issued subject to The Audience Agency's discretion.