Innovation Network South Yorkshire Event: Demystifying AI

Event details
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Wednesday 30 April 2025 - 9:00am to 11:30am
Inox, The University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TG
Description
Join us on Wednesday 30 April, for an exciting Innovation Network South Yorkshire (INSY) event where regional AI experts will tackle key questions such as:
- What is AI?
- How can organisations use AI to innovate?
- What are the ethical and sustainability implications of AI?
In a rapidly evolving landscape, there are no simple answers. That’s why we’ve organised three breakout sessions to explore the basics of AI, its potential applications for businesses, and the ethical and sustainability considerations organisations must address.
Whether you're new to AI or already experimenting with tools like ChatGPT, this event will provide practical guidance to help you navigate the AI landscape.
Event Details:
- Date: Wednesday, 30 April
- Time: 9:00am – 11:30am
- Venue: INOX Dine, University of Sheffield
Agenda:
- 9:00-9:30am: Arrival, refreshments & networking
- 9:30-9:35am: Opening address
- 9:40-10:35am: Breakout sessions (running in parallel)
- 10:40am: Closing remarks
- 10:45am: Networking
- 11:30am: Event close
Event Highlights:
- Opening Address: What AI means for South Yorkshire by Louisa Harrison-Walker, Chief Executive, Sheffield Chamber of Commerce
- Demystifying AI: A breakout room led by Professor James Marshall, Director of the Centre for Machine Intelligence, University of Sheffield
- Using AI to Innovate and Advance Your Business
- Ethics and Sustainability: A breakout room led by Dr Alejandro Jiménez Rodríguez, Senior Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Sheffield Hallam University
- Closing Address: AI in Digital Transformation with Mel Kanarek, Co-Founder, Sheffield Digital
Please note: This is a ticketed event, and walk-ins will not be allowed. Please reserve your ticket in advance.