The AI Act is here: AI, cyber threats and ISO 42001 for wholesalers

CEO Rob Mannion sits on panel of AI experts in industry webinar

b2b.store CEO and founder Rob Mannion sat on a panel of AI experts to discuss the new EU AI Act that came to force in August 2025.

The webinar – hosted by compliance experts, HiComply – looked at how wholesalers face increasing cyber risks whilst balancing the efficiency of AI adoption, unpacking how businesses in the sector can act now to protect themselves before AI regulation and compliance challenges accelerate.

Alongside Mannion on the panel was Lucy Batley, the founder of AI strategists Traction Industries; Katie Simmonds, Legal Director for law firm Womble Bond Dickinson; and HiComply’s VP of Product, Matthew Bitalji, who is helping businesses pass the new ISO42001 standard to guard against evolving cyber threats.

The webinar covered are number of topics, including

• What the EU AI Act really means for wholesale retailers

• Why strong cybersecurity and governance frameworks are critical now

• The emerging risks and responsibilities that come with AI adoption

• How to prepare for ISO/IEC 42001, the new AI management system standard

We’ve uploaded a recording of the full webinar below so you can watch it at your own leisure and glean insights from the entire panel (view by clicking above).

b2b.store is planning to host its own webinars in the next year, with topics covering WhatsApp Business API, AI, and more.

To find out more about how b2b.store can help guide your business navigate through the potential pitfalls and opportunities of AI technology, drop us a line on hello@b2b.store