Brighton AI

Hello! Here's the recording of October's Brighton AI meet up at Plus X Innovation. https://lnkd.in/enhJ-QcV 🎤 Katherine Church of KC Digital shared the factors that cause success - and failure - in innovation based on her experience in corporate innovation 🎤 Richard Freeman, CEO of always possible shared the building blocks for thriving local economies based on his fascinating work and the Brighton Paradox project (check out the podcast!). His provocation: is technology the missing piece of the toolkit that we haven't tried yet? 🎤 Stuart Hedley from University of Brighton shared advice on how to secure Innovate UK funding, and how to collaborate with Universities to move your projects forward. (We'll share Stuart's links on the Brighton AI page) 🎤 Maria Camila Bedoya - Toro totally smashed it, taking us through the 3 sub-sectors that Sussex Innovation's research identify as key opportunity areas for Sussex 🎤 Grace Prior shared the future role of Silicon Brighton, with their new status as a CIC and growing network of regional tech meet ups and organisations, in creating a platform for collaboration and investment. Connect with our co-organisers to get involved: Rose Tighe Martin Howe Adebisi A. Mary Kemp Graeme Cox Matt Thompsett The next event is a collaboration with Sussex AI and will be hosted at University of Sussex on Wednesday November 6th at 6pm. Link in the comments. Follow the Brighton AI LinkedIn page for events, links and meet ups. Thanks to Silicon Brighton for their on-going support.

🤖Wednesday night is Brighton AI night! Don’t miss this one! This month, we’re zooming in on the AI opportunity for Brighton & Hove with a fabulous panel at Plus X Innovation. 🤩 Stuart Hedley,from the University of Brighton will tell us how the Unis collaborate with businesses and what funding opportunities exist. Maria Camila Bedoya - Toro from Sussex Innovation at University of Sussex will share their research on opportunity areas for Sussex. And we are delighted to welcome Richard Freeman originator and presenter of the “Brighton Paradox” podcast and CEO of always possible on why this moment might be ideal for change in Brighton and other cities approach growth and impact. Then we have 2 incredible women talking about innovation clusters and hubs: Grace Prior co-founder of Silicon Brighton will share their plans based on the incredible network of tech meet-ups in the city, and Katherine Church will chat about the successful characteristics of an innovation hub with examples of citywide initiatives. Join us for talks, chat and drinks at Brighton and Beyond https://lnkd.in/eZR64nxV Graeme Cox Mary Kemp Adebisi A. Matt Thompsett Maureen Imiegha Kerry Lockwood Sam C.

What a great evening. We can't say it better than Matt Thompsett does below, but thanks from all of us to this month's organisers; Mary Kemp from simplerwith.ai, and Graeme Cox from Attercop, and our keynote speaker Charles Nduka from emteq labs. Stellar stuff! 👏 Don't miss out - sign up for our next event on October 2nd for more insights, stories and adventures in AI! https://lnkd.in/ePTf2vrB

Brighton AI is back! Have you signed up to our event this Wednesday? We're meeting at Plus X again and we'll be talking about how AI as a personal assistant for our health. Join us to hear from Charles Nduka, surgeon, entrepreneur, Brighton resident and Chief Scientist for Emteq Labs, one of the most innovative deep-tech companies in the South of England. Emteq's wearable technologies and cutting-edge AI are helping to understand how to decode human emotion, and to use it to help 'nudge' our behaviours to improve our health and happiness. You won't want to miss this one, sign up here today! https://lnkd.in/erVA4hJ8

We are delighted to announce our next Brighton AI meetup on July 25th from 6-9pm, featuring Dr Daniel Hulme, one of the world’s leading thinkers in Artificial Intelligence. Daniel will be helping us to demystify the most important challenges in implementing AI safely, responsibly - and successfully - in business and society. Daniel is a globally recognised expert in AI, an investor in Emerging Technologies, and the Chief AI Officer at WPP. Having received a Masters and Doctorate in AI at UCL, Daniel is also UCL's Computer Science Entrepreneur in Residence and a lecturer at LSE's Marshall Institute, focused on using AI to solve business and social problems. Furthermore, he is a serial TEDx and Google speaker, and regularly keynotes on AI, ethics, innovation and decentralisation. Don't miss this event, sign up now! https://lnkd.in/eJEwXqCF #ai #responsibleAI

A great event last night. Thanks to everyone who came and gave their time to consider how we harness AI to help support some of our local charities doing such important and amazing work. We had a small tech glitch so weren't able to show Tyler's story from Greg James's Radio 1 show and which formed part of Dan Flanagan FRSA and Dad La Soul's intro. So please watch it now: https://lnkd.in/eXbJGFU5

A reminder about our upcoming event, Harnessing AI for Good, happening next Wednesday 26 June. Where we will be workshopping AI tools and innovative solutions for some amazing local charities. If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time! Join us in person or online. We are excited to announce our charity partners: The Clock Tower Sanctuary, Brighton Grassroots Suicide Prevention Dad La Soul OFF THE FENCE TRUST Focus Foundation AudioActive.org.uk Adur Special Needs Project: https://lnkd.in/eKXBnWrs This is a fantastic opportunity to support our local charities and make a real difference in our community. Your involvement can help address significant challenges and enhance the impact of these wonderful organisations. We’re not just looking for AI experts. We welcome everyone who can contribute to developing solutions for our charity partners. Whether you’re a novice, student, business professional, or simply interested in AI, your perspective is valuable. Gain experience, provide business insights, and make a real difference. Sign Up Now: https://lnkd.in/etJ_R-7Q

❓ How can AI ethics ensure responsible innovation in the public sector? Public Policy Programme || The Alan Turing Institute, in partnership with the Office for AI and Government Digital Service, has developed guidance on the responsible design and implementation of AI in the public sector. 📒 Ahead of the release of the programme’s online platform and final four workbooks, the first workbooks in the series can be found here: https://bit.ly/3u5e8Q7 This guide addresses potential harms and provides concrete measures to mitigate them, ensuring ethical and safe AI systems. Dive into the workbooks, which cover a range of crucial topics including:  ✳️ Comprehensive guidance on AI ethics and safety ✳️ Measures to counteract potential harms ✳️ The importance of a culture of responsible innovation. 📖 Explore the full guide below, and find out more here: https://bit.ly/3u5e8Q7 🗓️ And attend next week's launch event for the new platform and final workbooks, at Queen Mary University of London on Thursday 20 June: https://bit.ly/3Vh3cZM #AI #AiEthics #Ethics #PublicSector #ResponsibleInnovation #AiSafety

🌟 Announcing our June Meetup 🌟 Get ready for an evening where technology meets compassion! This month, we’re shaking things up by focusing on solving real-world problems and using AI for good. Join us on June 26th for a special Brighton AI meetup where we'll put our brilliant minds together to assist some fantastic charities in leveraging AI. It’s going to be a night of fun, collaboration, and making a real difference! What’s the Plan? Charity Stories: Each charity will share a brief introduction and highlight some of the main challenges they face. Team Up: We'll split into groups, pick charity and a challenge to solve. AI Magic: Using our collective expertise and AI know-how we'll brainstorm to find innovative solutions to these issues. Support the Cause: All our amazing ideas and solutions will go back to the charities, making a real difference and supporting them to grow and thrive. Why You Should Be There: Feel Good Factor: Use your talents and expertise for a cause that matters and be part of the collaborative spirit of Brighton AI. Socialise & Connect: Meet like-minded AI enthusiasts and expand your network. Learn Something New: Discover practical AI applications and collaborative problem-solving in action. Who’s Joining Us? We’re teaming up with some fantastic local and national charities, each bringing their unique challenges to the table. Stay tuned for the reveal of our charity partners and the amazing work they’re doing! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eda5rwck Kindly supported by Silicon Brighton #AI #AIforgood #BrightonAI #Networking #AIsolutions

Get ready to learn about the future of AI and UX at UX Brighton 2024! Save £45 when you secure your Early Bird tickets now. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from leading experts, network with peers, and explore innovative solutions in the AI and UX fields.  Hurry, this special offer ends on 5th June! Secure your spot today and be part of the most anticipated AI and UX event of the year.  www.uxbri.org #UXBrighton2024 #AIUX #EarlyBirdOffer #SaveNow