Date: Monday 9th June 2025

Time: 9am - 4:00pm

Location: Portland Building: Room 1.74.

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Event Overview:

This event marks the official launch of the Portsmouth AI and Data Science Centre. The programme will include keynote talks from distinguished guest speakers, a panel discussion, a poster exhibition, and opportunities for networking.

The central theme of the event is “Localised AI”. While the past few decades have seen remarkable progress in artificial intelligence and the development of large models, there remains a pressing need for further research, innovation, and application—particularly at the local and contextual level. This theme reflects our deep expertise in Localised AI and our ongoing collaborations with various industries and research projects.

We are delighted to welcome a diverse group of speakers and panellists, each bringing unique perspectives from their respective domains within AI and data science. These include representatives from industry, academia, healthcare, funding bodies, all of whom will share insights into current challenges, opportunities, and future directions in the development and deployment of Localised AI solutions.

This event aims to encourage dialogue, inspire innovation, and strengthen partnerships across the AI and data science landscapes

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Keynote Speakers:

Dr Dara L. Sosulski

With her wealth of experience as the Managing Director and Head of Artificial Intelligence and Model Management at HSBC, Dr Dara L. Sosulski will be providing her expertise on AI in finance with a focus on ethical responsible AI. Join us and Dr Dara for her presentation: Shaping the AI Future: Opportunities through Academic, Public, and Industry Collaboration.

Emiel van Alpen

Emiel van Alphen is the AI Sector Lead Finance of ASML. ASML is Europe’s largest technology company, specialising in the design and manufacture of advanced lithography equipment utilised by semiconductor manufacturers. Join us and Emiel for his presentation: Enabling the Future: AI, Data, and the Deep Tech Behind Advanced Chipmaking.

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Panel Discussions:

Panel 1: With discussions around Localised AI: Knowledge Transfer between Academia and Industry, will be made up by Winn Faria from Innovate UK, Mike Auston, CEO of Fresh Relevance and Craig Leadley, Chief Executive at the Institute of Food & Science. Craig will also be reflecting on our Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Campden BRI.

Panel 2: With discussions around AI and Healthcare, the second panel will be made up by Professor Anoop Chauhan, Group Chief Research Officer, Professor of Respiratory Medicine, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; Dr James McNicholas, Consultant in Critical Care Medicine and Data Analyst, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Professor Tanja Stamm, Professor and Head of the Institute for Outcomes Research, medical insurance of Vienna.

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Schedule:

9:00 - 9:30: Registration

9:30 - 11:00: Opening statement, PAIDS Overview, Keynote 1

11:00 - 11:30: Coffee break - Poster and Networking

11:30 - 12:40: Presentation, Panel Discussion 1

12:40 - 14:00: Lunch - Poster and Networking

14:00 - 15:30: Keynote 2, Panel Discussion 2

15:30 - 16:00: Networking and Poster session

16:00: End

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Accessibility and special requirements: We will endeavour to provide particular access requirements on request. If you have any access requirements, e.g. wheelchair access, hearing loops or specific neurodiverse requirements, please get in touch in advance of the event.

How to get here: Find out how to get here by checking our maps and directions.

Parking: Parking in Portsmouth is extremely limited, we encourage you to use the train, bus, cycle routes, or the city’s Park ‘n’ Ride facility.

Portsmouth AI and Data Science (PAIDS) Launch Event