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⌖ Cardiff · NatWest Accelerator

Hosted by AI Wales

Build an AI prototype for better UK insurance research at this one-day hackathon in Cardiff on 20 October 2026. Consumers increasingly ask tools such as ChatGPT about insurance before approaching a broker, insurer or comparison site. Those answers can sound convincing while being outdated, based on the US market or shaped by a poorly framed prompt. Hosted by AI Wales, this practical hackathon invites participants to explore how AI could provide more accurate, useful and trustworthy insurance information. The challenge Based on findings from the Future Finance Research Sprint, teams can tackle one or more of three core problems: - Answer quality often depends on how a consumer prompts the LLM. - LLMs may lack current, accurate and UK-specific insurance information. - Consumers can arrive at insurers and comparison sites with assumptions already shaped by AI. Your concept might help people ask better questions, assess the answers they receive, identify gaps in their understanding or make a more effective handover to a broker, insurer or comparison service. Solutions should work with AI tools people already use, protect consumer privacy and avoid crossing into regulated financial advice. Participants can review the full challenge brief before the event. What you’ll build The goal is either a working prototype or a strong concept with the potential to make a real difference for consumers. Attendees can use Lovable to turn an idea into an app, with 100 free credits supplied to every participant, including solo entrants. Sign-up details for the credits will be shared on the day. No development or insurance expertise is required. The event is designed for mixed teams of developers, designers, product professionals, insurance and finance specialists, students and anyone curious about AI. Enter alone, bring a team of up to four or find collaborators at the venue. View the event and registration details

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Sponsors: Future Finance · FinTech Wales +2

⌖ Cardiff · Cardiff City Stadium

Hosted by B2B Growth Expo

Cardiff B2B Growth Expo 2026 brings AI, innovation, investment and business-growth insights to Cardiff City Stadium on Thursday 29 October, 10am–4:30pm. Designed to help businesses generate leads, meet prospective buyers and discover new opportunities, this one-day, in-person expo combines a large exhibition with expert talks, practical workshops and structured networking. Organised by B2B Growth Expo, the event expects more than 1,500 prospective buyers and over 100 exhibitors at Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff. What to expect The programme covers timely themes shaping modern organisations, including AI, business innovation, sustainability, corporate wellbeing, finance, investment and business growth. Rather than relying on a single conference track, the expo offers several ways to learn, connect and participate: - An exhibition featuring products, services and potential business partners - Keynote talks and specialist seminars - Panel discussions exploring business challenges and opportunities - Hands-on workshops focused on practical learning - Speed networking and dedicated relationship-building sessions - An Investors Pitch Fest for businesses seeking visibility and investment - Business awards celebrating commercial achievement The wider schedule begins with exhibitor setup, followed by networking for guests of honour, exhibitors and VIP guests. The show is then formally opened by the Lord Mayor of Cardiff. Attendees can move between the exhibition floor, keynote programme, seminars, workshops, networking sessions and pitch activities throughout the day. Speakers The announced keynote line-up includes: - Santosh Kumar, Global CEO of B2B Growth Hub - Councillor Michael Michael, Lord Mayor of Cardiff - Nagendra Mishra, serial entrepreneur and owner of multiple businesses - Des O’Connor, Director at DesOConnor.ai - Michael Ramlakhan, Founder and Managing Director at Timeless IMS - John Attridge, CEO at BBX UK Who should attend?… Register for this event

⌖ Cardiff · sbarc|spark

Hosted by Posterity Global

Explore practical ways to procure, contract and manage AI systems at this free, participant-led unconference in Cardiff on 5 November 2026. Hosted by Posterity Global, this in-person event brings together commercial, technical, legal and operational decision-makers to tackle the fast-changing challenges surrounding AI products and services. Rather than following a fixed programme, attendees will create the agenda on the day, ensuring conversations focus on the real issues participants face in their organisations. What will be discussed? The unconference is designed as a cross-sector “big tent” gathering, with anticipated themes including: - Shifting from spending to investing: moving beyond rigid, transactional procurement and developing more dynamic commercial frameworks for rapidly evolving AI systems. - Evaluating hype versus reality: assessing vendor claims against genuine user needs while considering legacy infrastructure, data quality and risk constraints. - Contracting, risk and exit: creating agile contracts that support experimentation while addressing continuous model updates, data security, supplier lock-in and exit strategies from the outset. - Building capability and confidence: helping commercial and technical teams define problems, assess AI bids, govern supplier performance and evaluate whether AI delivers measurable improvements and public value. Because the agenda is participant-led, these themes provide a starting point rather than a prescribed schedule. Attendees can propose questions, share experiences and help develop practical approaches to emerging procurement and contract-management challenges. Those new to the format can read this guide to attending an unconference or watch the organiser’s recommended introductory video. The 2025 event insights also offer useful background. Who should attend?… Register for this event

⌖ Cardiff · Talk training - Apprenticeships

Hosted by Evolvity AI

A practical, business-focused AI training day in Cardiff, showing what artificial intelligence can do in a real business context. Taking place on Thursday 5 November 2026, from 10:00 to 16:00, the event is hosted at Talk training – Apprenticeships and organised by Evolvity AI. Entrepreneur Richard Scott will lead the day, focusing on AI’s capabilities for business rather than presenting the subject purely as theory. The session is suited to business owners, leaders and professionals who want a practical introduction to applying AI within their organisation. The published listing does not provide a detailed agenda, specific exercises or an experience-level requirement, so attendees should check the booking page for further information before purchasing. Tickets are listed from £295. Register for AI That Knows Your Business

⌖ Paris · Station F, Paris

Hosted by Scaleway

ai-PULSE 2026 is a focused, one-day in-person AI conference taking place at Station F in Paris on October 13, 2026. This event brings together leaders, engineers and researchers to explore AI breakthroughs, cutting-edge research outcomes, and live product demonstrations. Organized by Scaleway, ai-PULSE serves as a hub for practitioners who design, deploy and scale AI–from cloud infrastructure users to AI-powered product teams. Attendees can expect a blend of keynote-style insights, technical talks and hands-on demonstrations that illuminate how AI research translates into real-world software and services. What to expect: - In-depth sessions on the latest AI breakthroughs and research directions, presented by leaders in academia and industry. - Live demonstrations of AI-powered products and solutions, highlighting practical use cases and implementation considerations. - Opportunities to network with peers—from engineers and data scientists to founders and product managers—across the European AI ecosystem. - A venue setting that emphasizes collaboration and discovery, leveraging Station F’s startup-centric environment in Paris. Why attend: - If you’re building AI-enabled software or exploring cloud-based AI infrastructure, ai-PULSE offers actionable takeaways on deployment, scalability and responsible AI practices. - The event showcases how AI innovations translate into tangible product value, making it relevant for developers, technical leads, and startup teams. - You’ll hear from and mingle with a diverse group of speakers and practitioners who are applying AI in real products and research projects. Past context and signals: The page indicates ai-PULSE returned to Station F on October 13, 2026, with Scaleway as organizer and a focus on AI breakthroughs, research and product demonstrations. The page also features a robust lineup of 2025 speakers, including prominent figures in AI and tech, illustrating the event’s scale and pedigree. While specifics of the 2026 speaker roster aren’t fully enumerated here, the pattern suggests a high-profile mix of researchers, executives and AI practitioners. Audience profile: - AI engineers, researchers and data scientists seeking to stay ahead of research trends. - Product and solutions architects looking for demonstrations of AI in production setups. - Startup founders and tech leads exploring AI-enabled business models and cloud infrastructure. - Investors and ecosystem players interested in Scaleway’s AI initiative

⌖ Berlin · Wilhelm Studios

Hosted by n8n

In The Loop 2026 brings automation builders and enterprise operators to Berlin on 13–14 October for two days of n8n talks, workshops and networking. Hosted at Wilhelm Studios in Berlin, this is n8n’s first conference in its hometown. The programme combines Partner Day on 13 October with Ecosystem Day on 14 October, creating a meeting point for people building AI-powered workflows and teams treating automation as core infrastructure. Two tracks, practical lessons The conference focuses on real challenges rather than abstract possibilities. The Building with n8n track is for people designing and shipping automations. Sessions will explore how to structure reusable systems, prepare for failure, investigate unexpected behaviour and keep workflows fast and affordable as usage grows. Attendees will also learn how to connect modern AI services with legacy systems while keeping probabilistic AI agents within deterministic rules and human oversight. Running n8n at scale is aimed at technical leaders, platform teams and operators responsible for business-critical automation. Topics include: - Tuning infrastructure as demand increases - Security, compliance and enterprise governance - Establishing policies that continue to work as more employees build - Managing changes without breaking production workflows - Using execution data to diagnose unexpected results - Developing the people and practices behind a sustainable automation programme Talks, workshops and community Confirmed sessions range from Jan Oberhauser’s opening keynote, “Our Vision for What’s Next,” to Sindhuja Jeyabal’s production-focused session on n8n Agents and the Vercel SDK. Romina Da Costa will explain how n8n manages 12,000 workflows, while Dana Harrison and Kevin Ng of TELUS will discuss building an automation culture.… Register for this event

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