Create Leicester - Sept 2025

On Thursday 18th Sept 2025, Join us for our upcoming Create Leicester event!

We welcome Joyann Boyce, Founder & CEO of InClued AI - who help organisations reduce bias, protect brand reputation and reach wider audiences thourgh data-driven inclusive marketing solutions.

Talk title & synopsis

AI Will Always Be a Puppy: Why Training Never Stops

In this talk, Joyann will take you on a journey exploring how AI can be a powerful creative tool, while highlighting both its potential and pitfalls. You'll discover how to choose between "Guide Dog vs Guard Dog" approaches to AI, matching tools to your task level and specific creative needs. This session provides practical demonstrations of AI tools like Notebook LM and Canva Code alongside strategies for understanding and navigating bias within these systems.Key takeaways will include:

• Hands-on exploration of AI tools specifically designed for creative professionals and marketing teams
• Practical techniques for integrating AI into creative workflows based on your experience level
• Understanding bias in Generative AI and strategies for achieving inclusive outputs
• Tool recommendations and best practices for designers, developers, and agency directors

About Joyann

Joyann previously built a successful Inclusive Marketing Agency before pivoting to tackle systemic marketing bias through technology. With an MSc in Data Science, she is passionate about using AI to transform how businesses communicate with diverse audiences.

Founder & CEO of InClued AI | Making inclusive communications possible through AI | Data Scientist & Inclusive Marketing Expert | TEDx Speaker.

Schedule

6:00pm - LCB Depot open

6:30pm - Introductions

6:35pm - Talk

7:15pm - Q&As

7 :20pm - Outros

7:25pm - Networking

8pm - End

Who’s it for?

Create aims to bring together the digital design community in Leicester and Leicestershire. The events are open to all with an interest in improving the digital design environment in our city. Perfect for anyone starting out in the industry or for professionals looking to expand their knowledge from digital leaders.

Register now - All Eventbrite registered guests will be provided ONE FREE drink token to be redeemed at Gray's on the night.

Create Leicester is supported by 1284, Anicca, Brand Ignite, CGI, Digital Planning, Effect Digital, Herdl, and Swipe & Tap.

Strategic Partners: Landmark

Bar Sponsor: The Agency Works

Education Partner: De Montfort University

Partners: LCB Depot & Bulb Studios