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⌖ 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 · Tramshed Tech

Hosted by Impact and Engagement, Cardiff University

Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping creative work at this free, 90-minute Cardiff University workshop for creative professionals in Cardiff. Held at Tramshed Tech in Cardiff, Creativity Under Pressure: AI and the Future of Creative Work examines the influence of AI on people working across the creative industries. The workshop offers a focused setting in which to consider what emerging technology means for creative practice and the future of professional creative work. Event details - Date: Tuesday 3 November 2026 - Time: 13:15–14:45 - Venue: Tramshed Tech, Cardiff - Format: In-person workshop - Price: Free - Organiser: Impact and Engagement, Cardiff University The session is particularly relevant to creative professionals interested in understanding the effects of AI on their field. The published listing does not provide a detailed agenda, named speakers or required experience level, so prospective attendees should check the latest event information before booking. Register for this free workshop

⌖ 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 · Future Inn Cardiff Bay

Hosted by Comercity

A practical half-day AI adoption event for SME owners and business leaders, held in Cardiff on 5 November 2026. Rather than focusing on tools, prompts or demonstrations, The AI Leadership Edge explores what makes AI adoption work across a business. Three experts will address the core challenges of: - Building genuine AI capability - Applying AI to business processes - Leading people and organisations through change - Assessing where your business is on its AI journey - Identifying practical next steps without getting distracted by hype Speakers include Estelle Cartlidge of My Biz Solution, Simon Drinkwater of Vantor Advisory and Steve Huggett of IT Associates. The session will be compered by Dai Rees of The Inner Edge, with opportunities for bespoke discussions with the speakers about how they could support your business. Designed for SME owners, managing directors and other business leaders, not IT teams or technical specialists, the event takes a practical, business-transformation view of AI. Event details - Date: Thursday 5 November 2026 - Time: 10am–1pm - Format: Three-hour, in-person session - Venue: Future Inn Cardiff Bay, Hemingway Road, Cardiff CF10 4AU - Price: Free for Comercity members; £15 for non-members - Refunds: Available up to seven days before the event - Organiser: Comercity Get tickets for The AI Leadership Edge

⌖ 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

⌖ Cardiff · sbarc|spark

Hosted by Amy Williams-Pring

Explore resilient AI research, safe adoption and regional collaboration at this one-day NVIDIA-partnered Innovation Day in Cardiff. Held in person on Wednesday 11 November 2026, from 10:00am to 3:45pm, the event brings together Cardiff University’s Cyber Innovation Hub, Welsh Government and NVIDIA at sbarc|spark, Maindy Road, Cardiff CF24 4HQ. The programme will examine the latest developments and applications of resilient AI within the context of the South Wales AI Growth Zone. It will consider how universities, SMEs, government, civic organisations and industry leaders can accelerate responsible AI innovation in key sectors, including health, defence and national security, and advanced manufacturing. What to expect - Registration, refreshments and a welcome from 10:00am - A keynote exploring South Wales as a front door to resilient AI technologies from university, government and industry perspectives - An AI research and innovation showcase featuring lightning talks - Opportunities to meet researchers, innovators and business leaders - Discussion of how NVIDIA’s specialist resources and expertise can support AI research and innovation - Conversations about using resilient AI to address major challenges and promote regional growth and prosperity The event is open to everyone, with particular relevance for academic researchers and SMEs, as well as people interested in AI innovation across South East Wales. No named speakers are listed on the published page. The event is presented by Amy Williams-Pring. Register for Resilient AI Innovation Day.

Sponsors: NVIDIA · Cardiff University (Cyber Innovation Hub) +1