Overview

The CAB brings together a small group of senior leaders from regulated industries to share insight and discuss how auditable, deterministic AI is being applied in high-stakes environments. This inaugural meeting is intended to set the tone for the forum and begin a structured, ongoing dialogue between peers and Rainbird’s leadership team.

What to Expect

The session is discussion-led and deliberately non-commercial.

• Welcome and framing from Rainbird leadership
• Short introductions from attendees
• Open, peer-level discussion on trusted AI in regulated environments
• No sales presentations or product demonstrations
• Chatham House rules apply throughout

The focus is on candid conversation, shared experience, and shaping future priorities.

Agenda at a Glance

• 2:00pm – Welcome and context
• 2:15pm – Introductions and perspectives
• 3:15pm – Break
• 3:30pm – Roundtable discussion
• 4:35pm – Reflections and next steps
• 5:00pm – Transition to private dining

Venue & Arrival

The meeting will take place at the Royal Horseguards Hotel, located at 2 Whitehall Court, London, SW1A 2EJ, overlooking the Thames and adjacent to Whitehall. The hotel is centrally located and easily accessible from across London.

The closest Underground station is Embankment, served by the Bakerloo, Circle, District, and Northern lines, and is a short walk from the hotel. Charing Cross station is also nearby for mainline rail services.

Room: Thames Suite Boardroom. Please see signs at Reception for directions to the meeting room.
Arrival: Please plan to arrive from 1:30pm to allow time for registration and settling in ahead of the 2:00pm start.

Dining & Networking

Immediately following the meeting, attendees are invited to a private dining experience in the same room. This is intended as an informal continuation of the conversation in a relaxed setting.

Please advise us in advance of any dietary requirements. Contact Jamie McQueen, details below.

Who Will Be There

The session will be attended by:

• James Duez, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Rainbird
• Ben Taylor, Founder & Chief Technology Officer, Rainbird
• Coenraad van der Poel, Chief Revenue Officer, Rainbird
• Jeff Cummings, VP Partners, Rainbird
• Jamie McQueen, Marketing Manager, Rainbird

Alongside other Customer Advisory Board members are a small number of invited guest attendees for this first session. Attendance is intentionally limited to support open discussion.

Confidentiality & Expectations

• All discussions operate under Chatham House rules
• Participation carries no obligation or endorsement
• The forum is advisory in nature and designed to be confidential, balanced, and respectful
• Please review and sign the confidentiality agreement

Practical Information

• Dress code: Business or business-casual
• What to bring: Nothing specific
• Point of contact: Jamie McQueen, Marketing Manager, Mobile: +44 (0)7887 771862, Email: jamie.mcqueen@rainbird.ai

For any questions ahead of the meeting, or to share dietary or accessibility requirements, please contact Jamie directly.

For more information on the Customer Advisory Board, including its purpose and cadence, please refer to the main CAB page.

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