On Wednesday 2 December Alderman & Sheriff Tim Leven is hosting an evening at the Old Bailey, built around one question: is Britain a contender in the AI race, or a customer?

The Old Bailey has heard a few arguments in its time. This one is new. We will meet in the Grand Hall, beneath the great dome crowned by the gilded figure of Justice: one of the finest rooms in London, and worth the visit on its own.

Britain in the AI Race: Contender or Customer? brings together five of the companies shaping AI.

• Matt Clifford CBE, Managing Director, International Affairs at Anthropic, will be in conversation with Katie Prescott, Technology Business Editor at The Times.

A panel follows, moderated by Laith Al-Khalaf, Banking and Fintech Reporter at the Financial Times. On the panel will be representatives of:

• ElevenLabs
• Harvey
• OpenAI
• Wayve

Drinks start at 5.30pm in the Lower Hall. The discussion runs from 6pm to 7.15pm, followed by drinks and canapés until 8pm. As this is a working court, please allow time for airport-style security at the Main Entrance and bring photo ID.

Places are £75, in support of the Sheriffs’ & Recorder’s Fund, which is based at the Old Bailey and has helped London’s prison leavers and their families since 1808.

Click HERE for booking details.