Hertsmere Works networking breakfast - £12.50+VAT

Hertsmere Works breakfast networking on Wednesday 2nd December 2026 from 8-10am at Sky Studios Elstree, Rowley Lane, Borehamwood, WD6 1FX Hertsmere Works, in conjunction with Hertsmere Borough Council, would like to invite you to join us for our December networking event, on Wednesday 2nd December 2026, at Sky Studios, Rowley Lane, Borehamwood, WD6 1FX, from 8am to 10am, for a chance to meet like minded businesses and build valuable working relationships. We are delighted to welcome Simon Mercer, Managing Director of Pearldrop Productions, as our speaker. Simon Mercer is a filmmaker, creative entrepreneur and passionate advocate for the extraordinary possibilities of artificial intelligence. As co-owner of video production company Pearldrop and co-founder of AI creative agency Framequake, he works at the intersection of storytelling, creativity and emerging technology. Simon has been speaking about the future of technology for over twenty years, including as a Faraday Lecturer. Combining a passion for innovation with a storyteller’s instinct, he explores how emerging technologies could fundamentally transform our lives and the world around us. He will be speaking on Seeing is Believing: The jaw-dropping reality of AI in 2026. Prepare to be amazed (then productive)!! AI is moving faster than anyone can keep up with, so Simon has done the keeping up for you. In this fast-paced, eye-opening session, he takes you straight to the cutting edge, showcasing breathtaking AI-generated film, imagery and web content that will make you question everything you see on screen. Then he brings it back down to earth. You’ll leave with practical, easy ways to use AI in your working day, from writing and research to presentations and planning, that you can try at your desk the same afternoon. Along the way, Simon asks some big questions about authenticity, creativity and what “real” even means anymore. Then he closes with a live finale you won’t see coming. Expect to be astonished, entertained and genuinely equipped to do more with less. The cost is £12.50+VAT, including breakfast. The first 10 businesses to book will also be allocated a 60-second slot to speak to the group. Places are very limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment. For any additional information, please email [email protected]