AI Adoption Research Summary Report 2025
- Niroo Rad
- Feb 3
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 5
The UK AI Adoption Research Associations and Membership Bodies
About The Reserach
The AI Adoption Report is the first comprehensive analysis in associations and membership bodies. It is exclusively based on contributions from CEOs and senior executives SLT across ‘associations and membership bodies’ to identify key trends, challenges, and opportunities. As associations and membership bodies explore AI adoption, organisational characteristics, leadership readiness, and confidence levels play a pivotal role in shaping their success. This report summarises a few example insights, challenges, and actionable strategies to prepare organisations for AI implementation.
This summary draws from the extensive AI Adoption Research in associations and membership bodies in December 2024. The full 50+ page is available from the AI Institute as part of the ‘AI-Enabled Association’ leadership programme.
Association leaders are invited to engage by joining the ‘Boards-To-Bots’ roundtable discussions delving into the key themes identified in the detailed specialist research.
Why AI Adoption Is Critical for Associations Today
Your organisation’s future depends on your ability to lead with AI. The AI Adoption Report 2024 provides practical and actionable strategies tailored to the challenges different size of associations face. This isn’t just about trends—it’s about equipping leaders to act confidently.
71.1% of associations are still experimenting with AI, and only 2.2% have fully integrated it.
The biggest obstacle? 62.2% of leaders cite a lack of clear strategy as their greatest barrier to AI adoption.
There are many findings reveal that many associations are eager to adopt AI but need leadership and planning to move forward. The research survey submissions have comprehensive spread of different size associations. Discover how a mid-sized association overcame budget constraints to fully integrate AI tools in less than a year.
Comprehensive Research Provides
Actionable roadmaps to take your organisation from experimentation to integration.
Tools to align your leadership team (SLT) and stakeholders on AI initiatives.
How other associations are breaking through resource and technical barriers.
Actionable Insight: The report provides frameworks to prioritise your next steps and guide your organisation toward successful AI adoption.
Overcoming Barriers
AI adoption is not just a technical challenge—it’s a strategic one. The AI Adoption Report 2024 highlights the key barriers organisations face and provides actionable solutions for leaders ready to act.
What’s Stopping Organisations Like Yours?
57.8% report technical issues, including challenges integrating AI with existing systems.
46.7% face resource constraints, such as budget limitations or a lack of expertise.
Cultural resistance remains an issue for 37.8%, underscoring the need for strong leadership.
Why This Report Matters to Leaders
Build a step-by-step strategy for AI adoption, even with limited resources.
Learn how to prioritise high-value AI applications.
Identify high-impact AI applications, from marketing to meeting management, that fit your organisation’s goals and capabilities.
Align your leadership team with shared goals for AI’s role in your organisation.
Actionable Insight: This report provides methods to help your organisation implement AI confidently, no matter its current level of readiness.
Unlocking the Power of AI for Your Association
A Strategic Blueprint for ActionThe AI Adoption Report 2024 is more than a report—it’s a toolkit for senior leaders. With custom roadmaps and practical advice, this report will help you make confident decisions about AI adoption. Coupled with our AI Self-assessment Personalised Report we shall help you achieve great things.
Inside the Report
Step-by-step frameworks to build your AI adoption strategy.
Roadmaps tailored to organisations of different sizes and readiness levels.
Guidance on creating data governance frameworks to handle AI responsibly.
Examples of associations already leveraging AI to deliver value to their members.
Take the First Step—Request Your Copy of the Actionable Report
Don’t let your association fall behind. The AI Adoption Report 2024 is here to help you.
Packed with actionable insights, this report will empower you to:
Develop a clear AI strategy.
Drive operational improvements and member engagement.
Overcome challenges with proven frameworks and best practices.
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