CTRL+ALT+IMPACT Derby: Augmented Engineering at Rolls Royce

Generative AI must become Hybrid AI to augment engineering

Date: 27^th January 2026

Location: Museum of Making, Derby

As AI enters a new era of industrialisation, all engineering activities and products will become augmented. People and processes, products and services will move to new levels of intelligence and effectiveness.

The ability to harness the power of AI and digital continuity is crucial for achieving operational excellence and driving innovation. As much as 77% of aerospace and defence leaders believe that strengthening digital continuity will accelerate production ramp-up and reduce time to market by an average of 13%, according to the Capgemini Research Institute report ‘The strategic edge: How digital continuity drives business outcomes in aerospace and defence’.

Real change doesn’t happen in isolation, so join us at CTRL+ALT+IMPACT Derby – an event designed specifically and exclusively for Rolls Royce – to explore how cutting-edge technologies like Augmented Engineering can help you overcome your unique challenges and unlock new levels of performance and resilience.

Engage with thought leaders and experts as they share insights into the latest advancements in augmented engineering and AI-driven efficiency. Keynote speaker Michael Osborne, Professor of Machine Learning at the University of Oxford and Co-Founder & Scientific Advisor of Mind Foundry, will unpack how AI is shaping the world and bring to life cutting-edge research and privileged insights as a key strategic advisor to the UK government. Andy Vickers, Chief Technology Officer for AI at Capgemini, will explore how Augmented Engineering brings precision, quality, and correctness to AI in high-stakes applications.

Immerse yourself in our highly interactive workshops in which you’ll bring Rolls Royce’s real-world business challenges (protected by Chatham House Rule), and Capgemini’s Intelligent Industry Engineers will help you identify the strategic next steps and investments – both big and incremental – to answer them.

By the end of the day, you will:

• Learn about the importance of secure and controlled data, export control, and on-premises solutions for successful AI implementation.
• Demystify AI and Gen AI with insights into the real risks and benefits of this technology, and how to navigate it effectively.
• Identify and overcome common barriers to AI adoption within Rolls Royce.
• Supercharge alignment within Rolls Royce and its partner ecosystem to start small and think big when implementing Gen AI.

Plus, you can get hands on with demonstrations of world-class technologies from Capgemini and partners, and discover how they can inspire the next significant evolution in Rolls Royce’s business growth. These include:

• Windsight IQ – Accelerate technology integration at quantum speed to reimagine problem-solving and redefine industry expectations.
• Experience Engineering – Use real-time 3D (RT3D) technology to create immersive, hyper-personalised experiences that set your company apart.
• Intelligent Software Ecosystem – Bridge the gap between physical and digital realms by leveraging advanced AI and transformative technologies to create seamless, interconnected solutions that drive innovation and efficiency.
• Co-Engineer – Empower your workforce through AI collaboration, using AI-driven tools and methodologies to enhance human creativity, improve productivity, and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Dr. Tara Singh – Revolutionise onboarding and education with our advanced AI mentor who offers personalised, intelligent guidance and support.
• X-Pulse – Optimise integrated technology platforms to streamline processes, enhance performance, and maximise return on technological investments.

About CTRL+ALT+IMPACT

Capgemini’s CTRL+ALT+IMPACT event series is designed to reset how organisations think, operate, and innovate – empowering industries to embrace intelligent technologies, unlock new efficiencies, and accelerate transformation. Each event is efficient, informative, and impactful, equipping you with the strategies, roadmaps, and tools to lead your business into the future.