Tech Connect - Demystifying AI

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Join the Software Cornwall team and other industry experts for the first TECH CONNECT event of the year - DEMYSTIFYING AI.

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You&#x27;re invited to &#x27;Demystifying AI’: what is AI and how can it enhance my life? This half-day event includes workshops and talks from industry experts, those harnessing artificial intelligence for the benefit of Cornish communities and individuals, utilising the latest developments to empower areas of business, medical, gaming, healthcare and more.AI has become the most talked about, most sensationalised technology in the world today, and so for our first event of 2022, we’ve collaborated with members and partners to confront this issue, bringing you the best and brightest and enabling companies in Cornwall to ‘level-up’. This introductory event will break down the essential principles of AI, so by the time you leave even complete beginners will understand the basics and know how to utilise this information for your own interest. You&#x27;ll also have a good handle on who has AI expertise in Cornwall, so you can build your network and seek further information. The event will signpost further support, so whether you&#x27;re an individual wanting to learn more for fun, or a business already using AI to solve customer pain points and are wanting to scale, this is the event for you. <h2>Agenda</h2>(Please note: the agenda is subject to change. The start and end times will remain the same). 12:00 - 13:00 Arrival, registration and networking lunch! (Lunch included)13:00 - 13:05 Welcome &amp; introduction by Niki Davies, <a href="https://softwarecornwall.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Software Cornwall</a>13:05 - 13:20 What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? | Speaker: Andrew Husband, <a href="https://www.hertzian.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hertzian</a>13:20 - 13:50 KEYNOTE: Introducing Debbie; using AI for social good | Speakers: Wo King &amp; Mimi Beard, <a href="https://www.hi9.io/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hi9</a>13:50 - 14:50 Panel: Ethics &amp; AI - The discussion that nobody wants to have | Panel Chairperson: Chloe Rickard, <a href="https://www.ciosdigitalskillspartnership.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Digital Skills Partnership</a>. Panellists: Walter, Tania Duarte &amp; Mark Tindal.14:50 - 15:15 Energy boost break &amp; networking15:15 - 15:25 AI and how the tech community is going to aid &#x27;Levelling Up&#x27; | Speaker: Toby Parkins, <a href="https://www.headforwards.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Headforwards</a> &amp; <a href="https://fibrehub.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fibre Hub</a>. 15:25 - 15:35 <a href="https://softwarecornwall.org/clusters-project/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Gateway to Tech</a>; How Software Cornwall is supporting new tech careers in Cornwall | Speaker: Robert Wiltshire, Software Cornwall16:35 - 16:00 The Signposting Session; where next for skills, business support and funding for your AI project / business / idea? You&#x27;ll hear from:<ul><li>Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Skills Hub</li><li>Unlocking Potential</li><li>Tech Nation</li><li>Innovate UK</li><li>+ others</li></ul>16:00 - 16:15 Final Keynote: Dispelling AI myths and challenging common misconceptions | Speaker: Tania Duarte, <a href="https://weandai.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://betterimagesofai.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Better Images of AI</a> + <a href="https://weandai.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">WeandAI</a> 16:15 - 17:00 Workshop: Let There be Backstory: Breathing life into AI with Creative Writing | Facilitator: Dr Lauren Hayhurst, <a href="https://www.hi9.io/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hi9</a>17:00 CLOSEMore speakers to be announced! Make sure to <a href="https://softwarecornwall.org/#intouch-member" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">sign up for our newsletter</a> and follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SoftwareCornwall" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/software-cornwall/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a> for updates. <h2>Tickets</h2>Tickets are FREE to Software Cornwall paid members. Can&#x27;t remember whether you&#x27;re a member or not? Email us at info@softwarecornwall.org<a href="https://softwarecornwall.org/membership-benefits/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>Non-members: £15 + Eventbrite fees. <a href="https://softwarecornwall.org/membership-benefits/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Find out more about Software Cornwall membership</a>. <h2>Concession Tickets</h2>With thanks to support from <a href="https://www.hi9.io/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hi9</a>, a number of concession tickets are available for those of no or low income, 16-18 year olds, students, or those working in the charitable sector. If you would like a concession ticket, email info@softwarecornwall.org. <h2>About</h2>Tech Connect events offer the perfect opportunity to engage with our members as well as the wider community. They often include a mixture of talks, workshops and “business vulture” free networking.This event is supported by the <a href="https://www.digital-cornwall.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Digital Transformation Project</a>. <h2>Membership</h2>Tickets for this event are FREE for Software Cornwall members! Membership fees go towards paying for events like this, our award-winning education programme and the many other benefits you and your business can receive when becoming part of Software Cornwall.For more details about becoming a member <a href="https://softwarecornwall.org/become-a-member/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">click here</a>. If you’re a paid member already make sure to book your tickets using your company email address.<h2>Speakers</h2>Do you have an interesting talk or topic to add to this event? Or an idea for a future one?To submit a talk or workshop topic - <a href="https://forms.gle/2m6vpgmJGwoj1YRi8" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">complete this form</a>.<h2>Sponsorship</h2>Software Cornwall is a not-for-profit organisation. Membership, sponsorship and ticket sales help us to fund our events (including this one). Sponsors help us to make our events accessible to a larger audience, enable us to support local education initiatives and fund add on features.If you want to raise awareness of your brand and are interested in sponsorship, get in touch <a href="https://softwarecornwall.org/membership-benefits/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">using this form</a> on our website.<h2>The “C” Word</h2>To keep our community safe, we request that you complete a lateral flow test on the morning of the event and only join us if it&#x27;s negative and you&#x27;re feeling well. Our events team will be wearing masks, which are encouraged for our audience but we will not be enforcing this.If for any reason, we cannot hold this as an in-person event we will reschedule this to a later date in the year. This is an important and valuable topic which deserves to be done properly. Not to mention, we’re all fed up with seeing each other on Zoom!Tickets for the rescheduled event will roll over and we’ll contact everyone directly as soon as we have a confirmed date.In its place, we will hold a short, free online panel discussion featuring some of Cornwall&#x27;s key business people working on the development and implementation of Artificial Intelligence in the County and the rest of the Country. As well as being able to watch the discussion online, members and ticket holders will be able to ask questions to the panel during the event.

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