AI Insight Chat Series
Join The Alan Turing Institute, for a series of informal yet structured conversations covering a wide range of topics delivered as part of Innovate UK BridgeAI programme.
About the series
Unlock the future of AI and achieve tangible results with our AI Insight Chats. Dive deep into the critical questions that define successful AI implementation.
This series brings together a diverse range of voices to share expertise, contextualise emerging trends, and provide networking opportunities for future collaborations that will elevate your AI capabilities. Engage directly with industry experts and peers in dynamic discussions focused on delivering actionable insights and driving strategic growth.
Who is this for?
The programme is designed for businesses or organisations of any size in agriculture, creative industries, construction or transportation, who want to enhance their data and AI knowledge and begin the road to adoption. For example, but not limited to:
- Decision-makers
- Production managers
- Business analysts
- Business development managers
- Heads of operations
Don’t miss this chance to lead in AI innovation—join us and take decisive steps toward mastering AI in your business.
Past events
If you haven’t been able to make it along to any of the AI Insight chat sessions you can view recordings of previous chats here.
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Building an effective AI Team: Key considerations, Skills and Competencies
24 September 2024 – 12:00-13:30 GMT
Webinar via ZoomA recording of this chat will be available soon.
An insightful session on building a successful AI team within your organisation. This event delves into crucial questions such as:
- Should you upskill your existing team or bring in external expertise?
- How should you initiate the process of building a team?
- What skills and competencies are essential for developing a robust AI strategy?
During the session you will hear from our expert panel, who will share their perspectives from a variety of industry sectors and backgrounds.
Through this interactive session you will have the opportunity to collaborate with the experts and attendees to share your experiences and discuss these challenges with the experts and other participants. We will explore the challenges and opportunities in developing AI teams to deliver your strategic goals, and understand the skills required to confidently address current and future AI challenges.
Chat host and expert panel
September’s chat is hosted by The Alan Turing Institute Skills team with their Senior Advisor for Skills Matthew Forshaw.
Our panel of experts will offer their unique industry perspectives:
- Andrew Corbett
Andrew is the Head of Research and Development at DigiLab, a deep tech company specialising in trustworthy AI software for safety critical industries. In addition, Andy holds a research fellowship at the University of Exeter, with a research focus of uncertainty quantification and explainable architectures in deep learning. Andy also serves as an Independent Scientific Advisor for The Alan Turing Institute. - Spyridon Samothrakis
Spyros is a Chief Scientific Advisor and a Senior Lecturer, working at the University of Essex, and has wide experience advising the private and public sectors in initiating and nurturing data science initiatives. His research interests include out-of-distribution generalization, catastrophic forgetting, causality, and reinforcement learning. Spyros also serves as an Independent Scientific Advisor for The Alan Turing Institute. - Tahira Suleman
Tahira is a prominent expert in AI implementation and strategy. With experience at HSBC, where she integrated AI into Global Banking and Markets, and developed AI proposals for the Due Diligence department, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the field. An MIT-trained specialist in Artificial Intelligence for Business, Tahira has also advised London’s IQ-EQ on AI integration and the British Standards Institute on AI for small and medium enterprises. As the author of the AI Qualification Framework, and a key contributor to the National AI Skills for Business framework, she is a leading voice on building AI strategies that balance innovation with responsible business practices.
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Is Open Source the future of AI?
24 October 2024 – 15:00-16:30 GMT
Webinar via ZoomA recording of this chat will be available soon.
In this panel-led discussion, our speakers will share insights from their work, exploring how open-source AI can drive innovation and growth for SMEs. They will also address both the risks and opportunities associated with adopting open-source AI tools, practices, and systems. Finally, we will examine how fostering open collaboration and transparency through open-source adoption can help SMEs thrive in today’s competitive landscape.
Open-source technologies have played—and will continue to play—a crucial role in this landscape by lowering barriers to entry and enabling wider participation in advancing AI, including the development of powerful Large Language Models (LLMs). Whether you’re just beginning your AI journey or looking to enhance your existing strategy, this panel will provide you with valuable knowledge and actionable insights to guide your organisation’s decisions.
Chat host and expert panel
October’s chat is hosted by Malvika Sharan, Senior Researcher Tools, Practices and Systems. The Turing Way Co-Lead and The Turing Way Practitioners Hub Lead.
Our panel of experts will offer their unique industry perspectives:
- John Sandall: CEO and Principal Data Scientist at Coefficient
- Keivan Navaie: Professor in Intelligent Networks, Lancaster University, Independent Scientific Advisor, Alan Turing Institute
- Udai Dhamija: President at Oxbridge AI Challenge
- Jennifer Ding: Senior Researcher, Research Applications at The Alan Turing Institute
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Identifying AI opportunities – A framework for mapping possible uses of AI in business
15 November 2024 – 11:00-12:30 GMT
Webinar via ZoomA recording of this chat will be available soon.
The final AI Insight chat session offers a deep dive into how companies can identify and assess AI opportunities to advance their business objectives – a foundational step for developing a successful AI strategy.
Kicking off the event, Meeri Haataja (CEO, Saidot) will outline the key steps required to build an effective AI strategy, emphasizing the importance of pinpointing AI opportunities that align with your business needs.
Arcangelo Leone de Castris (Research Associate, The Alan Turing Institute) will present a newly developed framework for thinking about AI use cases in a business context. The framework was developed by researchers at the Turing Institute for the BridgeAI programme and will be shared with the public for the first time during this event. Attendees will also have the chance to provide feedback, helping shape future iterations of the framework.
Closing the event, Tom Jackson (Independent Scientific Advisor, The Alan Turing Institute) will draw on his experience advising AI companies to show how the use case categorisation framework can be operationalised in a real-world scenario to support specific business needs.
This event will include interactive Q&A opportunities, giving attendees the chance to engage with the speakers, share their thoughts, and gain valuable insights tailored to their unique business challenges.
Who should attend?
If you are immersed in AI technologies, this event is a must. Whether you’re developing or deploying AI in your organisation, you will learn how to build an effective AI strategy for business and gain access to a supporting framework to categorise relevant AI use cases.
Chat host and expert panel
Shakir Laher, Research Application Manager Tools, Practices and Systems at The Alan Turing Institute will host November’s chat session
Our panel of experts will offer their unique industry perspectives:
- Meeri Haataja: CEO and Co-Founder Saidot.
- Arcangelo Leone de Castris: Researcher – AI Governance and Regulatory Innovation, The Alan Turing Institute.
- Tom Jackson: Independent Scientific Advisor for BridgeAI, at The Alan Turing Institute.
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