Tech Futures

Futurist, Business Strategist & Active Change Agent. Works with business, government and not-for-profit sectors to improve interaction with stakeholders and performance by the 'business community'.Areas of interest- Economic Development & Business Growth - Clusters Innovation - Corporate Responsibility - Sustainability - Supply chain - Connected Marketing

Pale Blue Hat

Interactive event exploring what's the next Tech Frontier? How will it impact business? How should you engage? By Pale Blue Hat &amp; friends.

National Oceanography Centre

Join us on the UK's South Coast in the city of Southampton for 'Tech Futures - Possibilities Principles Practice', an interactive day of presentations, expert briefings and interactive lab exploring the next Tech Frontier and the implications for businesses.🩵 The Time 0900-1630 on 16 Sep🩵 The Place National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, UK (at the Innovation Hub)🩵 The Agenda (scroll down)🩵 Tickets Limited spaces. Once they're gone, they're gone.Standard £55, NOC Innovation Hub £10, Students free.<h3> </h3>Technology is changing and advancing at a rapid pace! Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot topic right now, but what's coming next, where are the opportunities and what are the implications for business, specific sectors and the wider economy? There's both excitement and trepidation in equal measures around the development, application, use and impact of emerging technology on the workplace, life and humanity!Whilst it's still early days for Generative AI adoption, the word on the street is it's here to stay, so in order to stay ahead of the curve, we should learn to adapt and embrace the developments of this generation of technology and whats coming up fast on the horizon - Agentic AI, Agents, Cluster Agents, Quantum Tech, Super Computers, Beyond Binary, Beyond Agents, the race to the top and what does this all mean for business?🩵 How do you unleash those opportunities for your business?🩵 How do you engage your staff, suppliers and customers to safely explore and use these tools to improve strategy, workflow and business performance?🩵 Is your business grappling with how to involve cross-departmental teams to unleash the potential of AI and future technology use within your business? Has your business got an AI policy framework? This event has been co-created for you by Darryl (Hard Numbers), Mo (Pale Blue Hat), Tiff (Laceys Solicitors) and Friends. The event is made possible by our Hosts the National Oceangraphy Centre, our sponsors Grapevine | IT &amp; Comms, our supporter Innovate UK (others announcements coming) and our expert speakers!Gain that competitive edge and stay ahead of the game. We look forward to meeting you in Southampton in September! PROGRAMME🩵Time travel and a glimpse into what's on the horizon technology-wise🩵 What’s being worked on now that we don’t yet know about?🩵 What’s happening in the near-future?We'll explore the possibilities, the downsides, the upsides, the implications and potential impact on business and the economy and what strategies, steps and actions you can take back to your sector, business and team - the Possibilities, the Principles, the Practice!0900 REGISTRATION &amp; COFFEE0930 Introductions &amp; Icebreaker, Mo Humphries, Pale Blue HatWelcome from our Hosts. Charmaine Richardson, Innovation Hub Co-ordinator, National Oceanography Centre0945 FUTURE LANDSCAPE - Keynote Addresses🩵 Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow... Sean M Tracey, Founding Technologist, Mitchell Technologies🩵 Platformation: Scaling AI Value with Transformational Platforms Jonny Williams, Chief Digital Adviser, Red Hat1035 Audience Observations &amp; Questions⚡️Interactive Lightening Round ⚡️1050 COFFEE &amp; NETWORKING1120 NOW &amp; NEAR FUTURE - The Technology, Briefings &amp; Insights🩵 Adaptation in the AI Age David Burnet, Director, Invidar🩵 Thinking in 3D Holly New, World's First VR Fashion Designer, STUDIOOFNEW🩵 Beyond the Buzz: How AI is Reshaping Marketing in the Real World Max Oliveira, Founder &amp; MD, ZBRAAudience Observations &amp; Questions1205 PRINCIPLES &amp; POLICY - Expert Briefings🩵 The Legal Perspective (Panel Session)Exploring The Impact of AI on Intellectual Property in the Workplace, Technical and Legal Implications of Emerging Technologies and Technology and Patent LawHosted by Rocky Moore, Innovation and Growth Specialist, Innovate UKIn The Hot SeatAndy Heap, European Patent Attorney, Openshaw &amp; CoLaura Trapnell, Partner Intellectual Property &amp; Technology, TrethowansTiff Elmer, Intellectual Property Specialist, Laceys Solicitors🩵 Ethical &amp; Human PerspectivesFuture optics, responsible AI, ethics and environment Luke Williams, Head of AI, Intergage🩵 The Human Resources PerspectiveFuture Skills and Talent Beverley Poole, Founder &amp; CEO, Aspire4Business1300 LUNCH (Plus TOURS &amp; LIVE TECH DEMONSTRATIONS)🩵 1400 The Security PerspectiveSecuring the Future: AI’s Role in a Safer Digital Tomorrow George Complin, Principal IT Consultant, Grapevine | IT &amp; Comms PRACTICE - Keynote Speaker🩵 1415 Implementing AI - Systems, People, Practice, Darryl Sparey MD Hard Numbers1435 Interactive Action Lab⚡️AI in action - processes, tasks AI can do, tools and prompts to achieve⚡️ AI Policy⚡️Collaboration Communication1545 Actions &amp; Take-aways1600 Key Themes and Summing-up1615 CLOSE Benefits of attendingYou'll catch a glimpse of the future enabling your business to anticipate technology advancements, emerging trends, disruptors and practical applications of AI and other technologies.You'll leave with an understanding of strategies and practical tips for accelerating AI-driven growth as well as the ethical, legal, human considerations when adopting and using emerging technologies in the workplace.You'll share insights and experiences with industry leaders, innovators and experts and gain inspiration and tips for navigating and charting the right path for your business and team.You'll gain a fresh perspective and identify some common challenges, break out of silo-thinking and who knows... you might come up with your next 'big idea'! <h2>Who Should Attend?</h2>Calling Business Leaders, Movers, Shakers, Rising Stars and Tech-curious ChangemakersMDs, CEOs, Founders, Marketing Directors/Managers, Brand Executives, IT Directors, Operations Directors, HR Heads, Legal Eagles, Entrepreneurs, Students, Policy-Makers, InnovatorsAdvanced Engineering &amp; Manufacturing Companies, Creative-Digital-Tech Businesses, Food-Drink &amp; Hospitality Businesses, Maritime Sector Players, Professional Services &amp; Finance Businesses, Public Sector &amp; Academia <h3>Secure your spot at 'Tech Futures' today!</h3>🩵 Limited spaces🩵 Businesses and Students welcome Sponsorship OpportunitiesPlease reach out for sponsorship opportunities. DM Mo Humphries (here on Eventbrite or LinkedIn) Small PrintGuest list will be shared with speakers and the Tech Futures team ahead of event for organisation purposes. Informal photos will be taken on day. If you do not want to feature in photos please let organiser know. The organiser reserves the right to adapt and change the programme. The drone effect in the cover image was created using Canva's AI option and then edited/adapted imagery in a photo editor. The Tech Futures Font is Astron. In-house Business Futures Lab - Bringing the human approach to your AI &amp; Tech policyPale Blue Hat is also offering in-house 'Tech/AI Policy Labs' bringing together cross-department teams to help shape your governance framework and policy. If this is an option you'd like to explore drop me a DM here on Eventbrite or DM me (Mo Humphries) on LinkedIn.

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