Shape the Future of Engineering and Manufacturing Skills

⌖ Birmingham · Birmingham Repertory Theatre

Hosted by AND Capital Projects Limited

A practical, beginner-friendly AI workshop in Birmingham focused on working faster, strengthening skills and creating new income opportunities. Taking place on 2 November 2026 at Birmingham Repertory Theatre, this hands-on session looks beyond AI hype to explore where the technology can create real value in everyday work, freelancing, entrepreneurship and small business. It forms part of Building Financial Futures 2026, a full-day event covering financial resilience, careers, wealth, property, business ownership and long-term financial planning. What the workshop covers The session focuses on practical application rather than technical theory. Attendees will explore: - Ways to use AI to work more efficiently and improve productivity - How AI can strengthen skills and expertise you already have - Using AI to research, create, analyse information and solve problems - Opportunities to support freelancing and generate additional income - Practical applications for entrepreneurs and small businesses - Turning ideas into products, services or commercial opportunities more quickly - Why human judgement and subject-matter expertise remain essential - Responsible AI use, including the technology’s limitations The workshop is designed for non-technical attendees, and no previous AI experience is required. It should be particularly relevant to employees, freelancers, aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners and anyone curious about applying AI to their work or ideas without needing to understand the underlying technology. Part of a wider financial futures programme Registration for this workshop also provides access to the broader Building Financial Futures 2026 programme. The full-day event brings together individuals, families, business owners, financial professionals and community organisations for a mix of keynotes, workshops, marketplace activity and networking.… Register for this event

⌖ Birmingham · Innovation Depot Inc

Hosted by Birmingham AI

A free lunchtime AI briefing for finance and financial services leaders, taking place in Birmingham, Alabama, on 5 November 2026. Organised by Birmingham AI, this 90-minute breakout explores the latest AI news, its impact on financial services, and practical case studies and use cases for applying AI in business. What to expect - Welcome and networking with Birmingham’s AI and finance community - Lunch, which is included with admission - A speaker talk and live demo focused on AI in financial services The event is designed for finance professionals, bank and credit union leaders, fintech innovators, accountants, analysts, insurance professionals and wealth managers. It also welcomes anyone curious about how AI could transform financial services. No named speaker or detailed session topic has been published yet. The breakout runs from 11:30am to 1pm (GMT-06:00) on Thursday 5 November 2026 at Innovation Depot Inc, 1500 1st Avenue North. It will be held in the Event Space Room, located to the right past the large open atrium. Admission is free, including at the door, but seats are limited. The event is sponsored by KEYSYS, C Spire and Sparkhound. Reserve your free place

Sponsors: KEYSYS · C Spire +1

⌖ Birmingham · 6 Brindley Place

Hosted by DevOps Society

Improve how you communicate technical ideas at this practical DevOps workshop in Birmingham, taking place on 12 November 2026 from 6pm–9pm GMT. Hosted by DevOps Society at AND Digital’s The Foundry, the evening is designed to get engineers away from their laptops and practising the human skills behind effective meetings, presentations and workplace conversations. What to expect Steve Wade, Founder of Platform Fix, Kubernetes Ambassador for DevOps Society, former Flux maintainer and Istio contributor, will lead three sessions: - AI, DevOps and Kubernetes: What’s Next?, a concise keynote on changes across AI, Kubernetes and platform engineering. - The Human API, an interactive talk exploring how to start better conversations and communicate effectively in stand-ups, interviews, meetings and presentations. - Owning the Stage, a hands-on confidence workshop featuring small-group speaking exercises, unexpected questions and PowerPoint Karaoke with unseen slides. Steve brings 15 years of production infrastructure experience, has trained more than 6,000 engineers and has spoken at KubeCon and DevOps Pro Europe. Attendees will receive practical communication techniques, presentation practice and Steve’s Communication Playbook after the event. The workshop is aimed at DevOps engineers, SREs, platform and cloud engineers, developers, engineering leaders and other technology professionals, including those who find Terraform easier than presenting or asking for a pay rise. No natural public-speaking ability is expected. Venue: AND Digital, The Foundry, 6 Brindley Place, Birmingham B1 2JB. Food and drinks are provided by the host venue. Registration also includes pre- and post-event emails from Steve with session materials and a short follow-up series. Register for The Human API Workshop

⌖ Birmingham · NEC

Hosted by Schools & Academies Show

EdTech Summit brings school and trust leaders to the NEC in Birmingham on 18–19 November 2026 for two days of education technology, AI and digital innovation. Hosted within the Schools & Academies Show, the summit is designed to help education leaders select effective technology, implement practical digital strategies and improve teaching, organisational efficiency and learner outcomes. Attendees can expect CPD-certified content, expert-led sessions, keynote presentations, best-practice case studies and interactive panel discussions, alongside opportunities to meet leading EdTech providers. Headline speakers The announced line-up includes: - Abid Patel, Founder and CEO of ITjustworks - Dave Smith, Director of Procurement and Trust-wide Projects at Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust - Dawn Taylor, Assistant Headteacher at Kingsdale Foundation School - Claire Walden, Cyber Protect Specialist at Thames Valley Police - Dr Matthew Woodruff, CEO of Edequity AI - Caroline Wright, Director General of the British Educational Suppliers Association - Duncan Baldwin, Chair of EduData - Austin Earl, Senior Programme Manager, Education at TechUK The event is particularly relevant to school and multi-academy trust leaders responsible for digital transformation, procurement, safeguarding, data, operations and classroom technology. Partners and supporters include the Department for Education, ANME, EdTech Innovation Hub, NAHT, Launchpad STEM and the National PedTech Partnership. Register for the EdTech Summit

Sponsors: ANME · Department for Education +5

⌖ San Francisco · Hyatt Regency Burlingame

Hosted by Open Data Science Conference (ODSC)

Learn to build production-ready AI systems in just seven weeks with the AI Engineering Accelerator bootcamp, a hands-on training program that bridges the gap between using AI and building it. Running from June 9 through October 29, 2026, this intensive program combines virtual instruction with a multi-day in-person capstone at the Hyatt Regency Burlingame during ODSC AI West 2026. Designed for professionals ready to move beyond tutorials, the Accelerator provides comprehensive training in the core disciplines of modern AI engineering: large language models (LLMs), agentic AI systems, and production deployment. You'll gain practical experience with the latest tools and frameworks used by leading AI teams, learning not just how to use AI, but how to architect, build, and ship AI-powered applications. Program Structure The bootcamp follows a hybrid learning model that maximizes flexibility while ensuring hands-on engagement. Starting with the Summer Cohort on June 9, you'll participate in virtual training sessions led by experienced AI practitioners. The program culminates in an intensive in-person segment from October 27-29, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency in Burlingame, California, integrated with the main ODSC AI West conference. This dual-format approach allows you to build foundational knowledge remotely while maintaining your current work commitments, then apply those skills in collaborative, hands-on projects during the in-person sessions. You'll also gain full access to ODSC AI West's conference tracks, expo, and networking events. What You'll Learn The curriculum focuses on production-grade AI engineering, covering: - LLM development and deployment — Fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and optimization techniques - Agentic AI systems — Building autonomous agents and workflow automation - AI Engineering fundamentals — MLOps, model serving, monitoring, and scaling - Real-world implementation — Moving from prototype to production with confidence Organized by Open Data Science Conference, which has spent 11 years training thousands of AI engineers and data scientists, the Accelerator draws on ODSC's deep expertise in practical AI education. The program features specialization tracks tailored to different AI engineering domains, allowing you to focus on the areas most relevant to your career goals. Who Should Attend This bootcamp is designed for professionals who already work with AI tools and are rea

⌖ Sheffield · The Edge, University of Sheffield, 34 Endcliffe Crescent, Sheffield, S10 3ED

Hosted by APRIL

The APRIL AI Hub Annual Summit 2026 brings together researchers, practitioners, and innovators at the forefront of artificial intelligence and machine learning for a full day of knowledge sharing and collaboration in Sheffield. Taking place at The Edge at the University of Sheffield, this conference serves as the flagship annual gathering for the APRIL (AI for Precision Medicine and Healthcare, Privacy, Reproducibility, Interpretability, and Learning) community. As the second annual summit following the inaugural event in Edinburgh, this conference continues APRIL AI Hub's mission to advance responsible AI research and practice across healthcare, precision medicine, and beyond. The summit provides a vital platform for cross-sector dialogue between academic researchers, industry partners, healthcare professionals, and policy makers working at the intersection of AI, ethics, and real-world applications. What to Expect While the detailed programme is still being finalised, attendees can expect a comprehensive agenda featuring: - Keynote presentations from leading figures in AI research and healthcare innovation - Research showcases highlighting cutting-edge work in precision medicine, privacy-preserving AI, reproducible research methodologies, and interpretable machine learning - Panel discussions exploring the ethical, regulatory, and practical challenges of deploying AI systems in sensitive domains - Networking opportunities to connect with peers across academia, industry, and healthcare sectors - Poster sessions and demonstrations of ongoing research projects Who Should Attend This summit is designed for: - AI and machine learning researchers working on healthcare applications - Data scientists and engineers building trustworthy AI systems - Healthcare professionals interested in AI-driven precision medicine - Policy makers and ethicists concerned with responsible AI deployment - PhD students and early-career researchers in AI and related fields - Industry partners exploring AI applications in regulated environments About APRIL AI Hub The APRIL AI Hub represents a collaborative initiative advancing responsible AI research with particular emphasis on healthcare applications, data privacy, reproducible science, interpretable models, and robust learning systems. Previous APRIL events have established a strong reputation for bringing together diverse perspectives on the challe