AI events in UK

⌖ Cambridge · The Glasshouse @InnovateCambridge

Hosted by Cambridge Centre for Data-Driven Discovery

Explore how the Financial Times turns data and AI strategy into organisational value with Chief Data Officer Kate Sargent at this University of Cambridge seminar. From research to real-world AI Taking place in person on Tuesday 27 October 2026, from 4:00pm to 5:00pm, this Beyond Academia seminar offers a practical perspective on deploying data science and artificial intelligence beyond the university environment. The session will be held at The Glasshouse @InnovateCambridge, 100 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 1LQ. The Beyond Academia: AI & Data Science Applications series is designed to bridge the gap between high-level research and implementation inside organisations. Invited leaders and professionals examine the technical, architectural and operational realities of AI innovation while introducing attendees to career opportunities outside academia. Hear from Kate Sargent Kate Sargent, Chief Data Officer at the Financial Times, is responsible for the organisation’s Data and AI Strategy and for creating value from its data assets. Since joining the FT in 2023, she has led its award-winning Data & AI Governance, Data Science & AI, Analytics, Research and Business Intelligence disciplines. Kate brings 30 years of experience across major consumer-facing organisations in retail, travel and media. Her work focuses on using data to understand and influence customer behaviour and generate commercial value. Alongside her executive role, she is an industry commentator, board adviser and mentor, with a particular commitment to early-years skills development and increasing awareness of careers in data and analytics. Attendees can expect insight into: - How data and AI strategy operates within a global media organisation - The challenges and opportunities involved in implementing AI innovation - The role of governance, analytics, research and business intelligence - Translating data assets into practical and commercial value - Non-academic career pathways in data science and AI The format is an engaging one-hour talk with plenty of opportunity for audience Q&A, giving researchers and students direct access to an experienced data leader. Who should attend?… Register for this event

Sponsors: Bennett School of Public Policy · C2D3

◎ Online

Hosted by Dot NET Liverpool

.NET Liverpool’s annual community lightning-talk evening brings rapid-fire .NET sessions, open speaker slots and hybrid access to Liverpool on 27 October. Hosted by Dot NET Liverpool, this fast-moving meetup gives local developers and community members a platform to share useful ideas, technical discoveries and personal experiences from across the .NET ecosystem. It is also an opportunity to support first-time public speakers in a welcoming community setting. Talks and format Each speaker receives 15 minutes to present, followed by a five-minute window for audience questions and equipment preparation. The concise format means attendees can hear several different perspectives in one evening without sitting through long presentations. The announced programme opens with Simon Jackson presenting “The 3.7 Billion Token Diet”, a session focused on LLM token consumption. Several further slots remain available, so the final line-up will be shaped by members of the community who volunteer to speak. This makes the evening particularly relevant to: - .NET, C and software development practitioners - Developers interested in AI and large language models - Community members who enjoy discovering new technical ideas - New or aspiring speakers looking for a short, supportive first presentation The current running order begins with introductions at 18:30 and the first talk at 18:40. Sessions continue in 20-minute blocks, with a ten-minute break before the second half of the programme. Attend in Liverpool or online This is a hybrid event at The Acorn Group, Atlantic Pavilion, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AE. Doors open at 18:00, pizza is served at 18:30, talks begin at 18:40 and the meetup closes at approximately 21:00. Food includes vegan options; attendees with questions about catering or evacuation assistance can contact the organisers through Meetup before the event.… Register for this event

Sponsors: Hyperloop Recruitment · JetBtrains +1

⌖ Brighton · Freedom Works

Hosted by Silicon Brighton

Build your AWS knowledge and meet fellow cloud professionals at AWS Brighton User Group Meetup 17, taking place at Freedom Works in Brighton on 27 October 2026. What to expect The AWS Brighton User Group brings together people who are passionate about Amazon Web Services and the wider cloud computing landscape. This two-hour evening meetup offers a welcoming setting in which to exchange knowledge, learn from other practitioners and build connections across the local technology community. Attendees can expect an in-person community format centred on: - Networking with AWS users and cloud computing professionals - Sharing practical knowledge, perspectives and experiences - Connecting with industry experts and like-minded practitioners - Keeping up with the latest trends in cloud computing - Expanding their AWS knowledge and skill set The detailed agenda and any speaker information are still to be announced, so this listing is currently a save-the-date. Follow the event page for updates as further plans are confirmed. Who should attend? This meetup is designed for a broad range of AWS enthusiasts. Experienced practitioners can compare approaches, share what they have learned and meet others working in the field. People at the beginning of their cloud journey will also find a supportive community where they can start developing their understanding of AWS and learn from those with more hands-on experience. Whether you work with cloud infrastructure professionally, are exploring AWS for a future project or simply want to become more involved in Brighton’s cloud technology scene, the group is intended to be accessible to different experience levels. No specific prerequisite or technical level is listed. Date and venue The event runs from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Tuesday 27 October 2026 at Freedom Works, 8–14 Black Lion Street, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, BN1 1JE. The meetup is organised by Silicon Brighton, which supports Brighton’s technology community through events and meetup groups. Its community also has a Slack workspace for ongoing connections beyond the event. Register for AWS Brighton User Group Meetup 17

⌖ London · London - Venue to be confirmed

Hosted by Startup Network Europe

Meet 300 business, innovation, product and technology leaders at a focused evening of AI discussion and structured networking in London. Taking place on Tuesday 27 October 2026, from 6pm to 9pm, The London AI Conference 2026 brings together decision-makers from across London and the wider UK. The three-hour, in-person format combines a senior-leader panel with an extended networking session, making it particularly relevant for people shaping AI, data, product, engineering and digital transformation strategies. Senior perspectives on AI and transformation Following registration and an introduction from Adam Fulham, founder of Startup Network Europe, the conference features a 40-minute panel with leaders working across AI, technology, data and enterprise transformation: - Marco Iannone, Group Chief AI Officer at Virgin Active and founder and CEO of Retechnica - Miryem Salah, Director Digital Data & Transformation, MD IT Hubs at VodafoneThree - Yasemin Hugul, IT Director at Just Group - Ian Golding, Chief Digital Information & AI Officer at TC Group - Jacob Vaidyan, VP, Digital Transformation (Telco & Services) at SAP - Kristine Campbell, Director Technology and Engineering at G-Research - Viktoria Ruubel, Chief Product, Data and Technology Officer at Cognism This cross-industry line-up gives attendees access to viewpoints from fitness, telecommunications, financial services, professional services, enterprise software, research and B2B technology. Agenda and networking - 6:00pm–6:25pm: Registration and networking - 6:25pm–6:30pm: Introduction - 6:30pm–7:10pm: Panel discussion - 7:10pm–9:00pm: Networking, including meetings pre-arranged through a networking app… Register for this event

⌖ Glasgow · Learning & Teaching Building (floor 3, room 324)

Hosted by NeuraSearch Laboratory

A two-hour interactive workshop in Glasgow for adults navigating how children use generative AI tools such as ChatGPT. Taking place on Tuesday 27 October 2026, from 6pm to 8pm, Growing up with AI creates space for parents, guardians and educators to examine what AI could mean for children’s learning, relationships and development. Generative AI is already becoming part of everyday life for many children and young people. They may turn to it for homework support, creative projects or answers to everyday questions, but its growing presence also raises important questions. Does AI strengthen children’s thinking, or can it begin to do too much of the work for them? How might regular interaction with AI affect emotional habits and friendships? Where do its benefits end and its risks begin? What the workshop will explore Rather than presenting a one-way lecture, this in-person, interactive session invites attendees to discuss these questions together, compare experiences and contribute their own perspectives. The conversation will cover: - What parents and teachers notice about children’s emotional habits when AI becomes part of daily life - How children’s friendships may be affected by their use of AI tools - Whether AI supports independent thinking or starts replacing parts of the learning process - The wider benefits, risks and unresolved questions surrounding AI in children’s lives There will be opportunities to ask questions and hear from other parents, guardians and education professionals. Experiences shared during the workshop will also contribute to research intended to improve understanding of children’s AI use, making this more than an introductory discussion: it is an opportunity to help shape the emerging evidence around a fast-changing issue. Who should attend? The workshop is open to parents, guardians and educators, whether they feel curious about AI, concerned by it or somewhere in between. No previous knowledge of AI or technical experience is required, so the session is suitable for complete beginners as well as adults who have already encountered these tools at home or in educational settings.… Register for this event

⌖ Nottingham · Fothergill House

Hosted by DevOps Notts

Explore architecture governance for AI coding agents at Fothergill House in Nottingham on 27 October 2026, from 6–8pm GMT. This DevOps Notts talk presents a financial-services approach to moving governance earlier in the software development process. Rather than relying solely on architecture review boards, deployment failures and late-stage guardrails, the session will show how governance can become part of an AI agent’s reasoning. You’ll learn how an agent can read real policy documents, explain applicable requirements in plain English while a developer is still describing a system, and identify constraints before any Terraform is created. The talk also covers mirroring those policies in OPA/Rego rules, allowing the agent to check its own proposed design before presenting it and enabling CI to verify changes made by hand. The event is particularly relevant to DevOps practitioners, software engineers, architects and teams working with AI-assisted development in regulated environments. No speaker biography or experience-level requirement has been published. Agenda - 18:00: Doors open - 18:30: Talk begins - 19:15: Pizza and catch-up - 20:00: Doors close Hosted by Mica B. for DevOps Notts at CGI Fothergill House, 16 King Street, Nottingham NG1 2AS. Register for this event