The World of Learning Conference & Exhibition 2026

⌖ Birmingham · Innovation Depot Inc

Hosted by Birmingham AI

Explore practical AI use cases and tools for managing and using company data at this free Birmingham, Alabama meetup on 20 October 2026. Hosted by Birmingham AI, this 90-minute Data Breakout brings together local professionals interested in applying artificial intelligence to data workflows. The programme combines informal networking, lunch and a speaker-led talk or demo. What to expect - Welcome and networking with Birmingham’s AI community - Lunch, included with admission - A speaker talk or live demo focused on AI, data management and better use of organisational data The meetup is aimed at data analysts, trend trackers and operations leaders, as well as anyone looking to optimise how their company handles and uses data. No named speaker or more detailed session topic has been announced yet. The event runs from 11:30am to 1pm (GMT-5) on Tuesday 20 October 2026 in Innovation Depot’s Training Room, located in the large open atrium on the left. The venue address is Innovation Depot Inc, 1500 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama. Tickets are free, but capacity is limited. The event is sponsored by KEYSYS, Sparkhound and C Spire. Reserve your free ticket

Sponsors: KEYSYS · Sparkhound +1

⌖ Birmingham · The ICC, Birmingham

Hosted by Birmingham Tech Week

The AI Symposium offers a comprehensive exploration of artificial intelligence technologies and their transformative impact across industries. Taking place at The ICC in Birmingham during Birmingham Tech Week, this full-day event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and AI experts to discuss the current state and future trajectory of AI implementation. What to Expect This multi-level symposium features dynamic sessions from key players across the tech ecosystem, providing attendees with practical insights into how AI is reshaping business operations, innovation strategies, and digital transformation initiatives. The event runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, offering extensive opportunities for learning and networking throughout the day. The speaker lineup includes over 20 industry professionals representing diverse sectors and specializations. Featured speakers include Andrew Knight (NED), Phill Chell (Co-founder & CEO), Clare Streets (Innovation Lead), Laura Bond (Founder), Mike Lewis (Strategic Lead – West Midlands Digital Roadmap), David Plumb (Chief Innovation Officer), and many other distinguished professionals working at the forefront of AI adoption and implementation. Who Should Attend This symposium is designed for technology leaders, business executives, innovation managers, AI practitioners, and anyone interested in understanding how artificial intelligence is transforming industries. Whether you're exploring AI adoption for your organization, seeking to expand your technical knowledge, or looking to connect with fellow professionals in the AI space, this event provides valuable insights and networking opportunities. The diverse speaker roster ensures coverage of multiple perspectives—from technical implementation and product management to strategic planning and business transformation. Attendees will gain practical knowledge they can apply within their own organizations while understanding broader industry trends shaping the AI landscape. Birmingham Tech Week Context As part of Birmingham Tech Week, the AI Symposium benefits from being embedded within a larger celebration of technology and innovation in the West Midlands. This positioning allows attendees to connect with the broader regional tech community and explore additional events throughout the week. The event takes place at The ICC, Birmingham, providing a professional venue with excellent facilities for this scale of t

⌖ Birmingham · Innovation Depot Inc

Hosted by Birmingham AI

Explore how AI is affecting software engineering at this free, hands-on Birmingham, Alabama meetup for engineers, data scientists and AI enthusiasts. Hosted by Birmingham AI, this 90-minute Engineering Breakout combines community networking, lunch and practical building with AI. Bring a laptop if you would like to follow along and build in real time during the session. What to expect - Welcome and networking with Birmingham’s AI community - Lunch included - An AI-focused speaker talk and demo - Collaborative, hands-on building with AI The meetup is aimed at software engineers, data scientists, AI enthusiasts and anyone interested in improving their understanding and application of advanced AI technologies. A specific speaker and detailed talk topic have not yet been published. Date: Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 11:30am–1:00pm (GMT-05:00) Venue: Innovation Depot Event Space, 1500 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama. The event space is the large room past the atrium on the right. Tickets: Free, with limited seating The event is sponsored by KEYSYS, Sparkhound and C Spire. Reserve your free place

Sponsors: KEYSYS · Sparkhound +1

⌖ Birmingham · x+why Foundry

Hosted by ProductTank Birmingham

Explore AI strategy and product execution at scale with Martin Eriksson and Max Borodin in Birmingham on 21 October 2026. This ProductTank Birmingham fringe event for Birmingham Tech Week brings together two complementary perspectives: how AI changes the foundations of product strategy, and what happens when a team puts that strategy into practice for a health app serving more than 20 million users. Expect candid lessons, practical product insights and debate with Birmingham’s product community. Two talks, from strategy to execution Martin Eriksson, “Welcome to the Software Renaissance. Your Strategy Isn’t Ready.” As development becomes faster and cheaper, Martin argues that the bottleneck moves from execution to clarity: away from “can we build it?” and towards “should we build it?” His talk will examine why simply using AI to perform existing work more efficiently can limit ambition, and how stronger strategic alignment can turn AI from a threat into an opportunity. Martin is a board member, strategic adviser and leadership coach who has advised more than 150 companies. His career includes The Financial Times, Monster, Huddle, Covestor, Cazoo and EQT. He also founded ProductTank, co-founded Mind the Product and wrote The Decision Stack. Read more on Martin’s website or view his LinkedIn profile. Attendees will also have the chance to win a copy of The Decision Stack. Max Borodin, “What AI Innovation Actually Did for a 20M-User Health App” Max will unpack how Simple, a US weight-loss app within Palta, used AI innovation to increase engagement by more than 50%. He will cover Coach Avo, an award-winning AI health coach used by millions; Blinky, an animated mascot created with generative AI; and the ways AI changed both the product and the team’s everyday craft. Max led the teams behind Coach Avo and Simple’s gamification system, which delivered the strongest retention growth in the company’s history. Connect with Max on LinkedIn. Format and agenda The evening combines talks, Q&A, food and informal networking:… Register for this event

Sponsors: AND Digital · Intel Stream +2

⌖ Birmingham · The NEC Birmingham

Hosted by SAP

SAP NOW AI Tour UKI brings SAP leaders, industry experts and enterprise teams to The NEC in Birmingham on 22 October 2026 for a day focused on applied AI. This in-person, English-language conference will explore AI’s transformative potential, SAP’s new AI vision and a reimagined Joule experience. Rather than concentrating solely on strategy, the programme promises practical insight through real customer use cases, hands-on demonstrations and peer-led discussions. SAP specialists will also be available to answer attendees’ AI questions. Who should attend? The event is designed for leaders and their teams working across: - Technology - Finance - Procurement - Supply chain - HR It spans a broad range of industries, including financial and public services, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, energy, telecommunications, transport and consumer industries. The format should suit enterprise decision-makers and practitioners looking to understand how SAP approaches AI and how that technology is being applied in operational settings. The event takes place at The NEC Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom. A detailed agenda and named speaker line-up have not yet been published. Register for SAP NOW AI Tour UKI

⌖ Birmingham · x+why Foundry

Hosted by Birmingham Digital and DevOps Meetup

Explore agentic AI observability and modern CI/CD at Birmingham Digital & DevOps Meetup’s final event of 2026, with talks, networking and pizza. Taking place on Thursday 22 October, 5:30–8:00pm BST, the meetup brings Birmingham’s technology community to x+why Foundry, Foundry, 6 Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2JB. It is open to everyone, from experienced industry professionals to people beginning their technology careers. Agenda - 5:30pm: Doors open, welcome drinks, pizza and networking - 6:00pm: Doors close and talks begin - 6:00pm: Bukola Jimoh, “Tracing the Agent: Observability, Evidence and Accountability in Agentic Systems”, exploring why agentic AI systems should be traced for observability - 6:35pm: Mark Sawle, “Reimagining CI/CD, with a little help from my friends”, examining brittle plugins, complex builds and how teams can better understand the path from code to a running service - 7:05pm: Networking break - 7:20pm: Third talk, with speaker and subject still to be confirmed - 7:50pm: Final drinks and wrap-up Hosted by the Birmingham Digital and DevOps Meetup, the evening combines practical industry perspectives with time to meet the local tech community. Pizza and drinks are included. Prospective speakers can also approach an organiser on the night to discuss ideas for next year. Register for the October Birmingham Digital & DevOps Meetup