Ealing has held its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference, bringing together more than 120 delegates from across the borough’s public, private and voluntary sectors to discuss how emerging technologies can be used responsibly to improve local services.
The event, held last month (23 October 2025) at housing association giant Peabody’s Ealing Gateway offices, was organised by the Ealing Local Strategic Partnership – led by Ealing Council and West London Business – under the theme “Mindful Use of AI”. Attendees included representatives from the NHS, the Metropolitan Police, A2Dominion, the University of West London, West London College, the London Fire Brigade and local community organisations.
Speakers discussed how AI could make services more efficient, strengthen skills in the workforce, and enhance residents’ day-to-day lives. Examples of use included faster housing repairs, better healthcare coordination and improved community safety tools.
The conference also explored how organisations can share best practice and develop consistent ethical standards. Elly Hoult, chief operating officer and deputy chief executive at Peabody, said: “We’re always exploring how new technology can make life easier and better for people. Events like this are a great chance to swap ideas, learn from each other, and build on the partnerships that already make Ealing strong.”
Andrew Dakers, chief executive of West London Business, added that many local organisations were already adopting AI at pace. He said: “We must ensure that larger organisations, with the greatest depth of AI expertise, support smaller ones and their supply chains to navigate this rapid transformation.”
Delegates agreed to continue collaborating on how AI can make Ealing’s services more inclusive and efficient.
