Leadership Dinners
Longview Leadership Dinners bring together 12–16 Directors, VPs, and Heads of AI and Data Science for an evening of candid conversation. Each dinner is held in a venue chosen for quality and for an environment conducive to real engagement.
The format is deliberately simple. We get together to discuss the real challenges of leading AI teams, navigating executive expectations, and making consequential decisions under uncertainty. Oh, and we enjoy excellent food and drink.
AI function leaders
Who Attends
Every dinner is curated to ensure seniority, diversity of perspective, and genuine peer-level conversation.
They come from industries including financial services, energy, healthcare, insurance, media, and technology. For example, leaders from organisations as varied as RELX, Google DeepMind, and Anglo American have joined our gatherings.
Attendees typically include:
— Heads of AI, Data Science, and Machine Learning at enterprise companies
— VPs and Directors responsible for AI strategy and team leadership
— Founders and CPOs building AI-native products
Where We Meet
Longview Leadership Dinners take place across Europe, UK, Australia, and the US.
In 2026, we’re hosting dinners in cities including London, Barcelona, Paris, Madrid, Melbourne, and Denver, with more locations being added throughout the year.
More ways we connect
Virtual Roundtables
Focused, 90-minute discussions on a single topic with 8–12 senior AI leaders. Facilitated for depth, not breadth. Open to all Longview members regardless of location.
Each roundtable is built around a single challenge that matters to AI leaders, typically suggested by a member. Recent sessions have covered building an AI strategy for a unique vertical, hiring for roles that didn't exist two years ago, and how to keep up with technology change without getting overwhelmed.
Sessions run under Chatham House rules: no recordings, no attribution. Members regularly leave with strategies they can implement in their own organisations after pressure-testing and refining them with their peers.
Expert Sessions
Conversations with leading practitioners, researchers, and executives shaping the field.
In 2025, we hosted 14 sessions covering topics including AI governance under the EU AI Act, building executive trust in AI investments, spotting emerging AI capabilities to build a strategic talent pipeline, AI risk essentials for AI leaders, and how to advise a board on AI. Our guest speakers have come from organizations including The Alan Turing Institute, IBM, The Associated Press, The Dalle Molle Institute for AI, Glencore, and Signal AI.
Our guest speakers have come from organizations including The Alan Turing Institute, IBM, The Associated Press, The Dalle Molle Institute for AI, Glencore, and Signal AI.
Leadership Dinners, Roundtables, and Expert Sessions are available to Longview members.
Membership Criteria
Each application is read by a (human) member of our team.
We vet every application to ensure the quality of the network and your experience.
We are looking for:
Professional Experience & Leadership Potential
Current AI Leaders & Practitioners:
- Directors, Managers, VPs, or C-suite leaders in AI, data science, or related technical fields.
- Entrepreneurs or founders building AI-driven companies or products.
- AI consultants, investors, or researchers shaping AI adoption.
Emerging AI Leaders:
- Senior individual contributors (e.g., Staff/Principal ML Engineers, Data Scientists, AI Product Leaders) transitioning into leadership.
- High-potential AI professionals with a track record of impact and a desire to grow into leadership.
Non-Technical Executives Driving AI Strategy:
- Business leaders, policymakers, and executives actively involved in AI strategy and decision-making.
Commitment to Growth & Contribution
- Willing to engage in peer learning, share insights, and support other members.
- Open to mentorship and professional development opportunities.
- Willing to participate in discussions, expert seminars, and core groups.
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We’re staging our growth to ensure meaningful connections and a trusted peer network.
If you're interested in joining, share your details below—we’ll follow up to explore fit.
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Most companies recognize the strategic value of investing in leadership development, particularly in fast-moving fields like AI.
Supporting your growth as a senior AI leader directly contributes to organizational innovation, better team performance, and long-term competitiveness.
If you'd like to request that your company covers the cost of your Longview membership, we can send the resources and templates to simplify and support the conversation.
Join the Waitlist
The Longview Institute for AI Leadership is the premier membership organization for senior AI leaders.
We’re staging our growth to ensure meaningful connections and a trusted peer network.
If you're interested in joining, share your details below—we’ll follow up to explore fit.
No payment or commitment required at this stage.
We look forward to hearing from you!