Taming AI - Making Good Decisions for Better AI Adoption

⌖ 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

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⌖ Bangkok · W District

Hosted by AI & Beers 🍺🤖 (W District)

AI & Beers 10 brings founders, creators and operators to W District in Bangkok on 29 October 2026 for candid, practical conversations about AI. This relaxed, in-person meetup is for people who are actively using or building with AI, and anyone curious to learn quickly from those who are. There are no presentations, panels or pitches. Instead, attendees grab a drink, meet fellow builders and openly discuss: - Claude and Codex - AI agents and automations - Tools and practical workflows - What is working right now, and what is not - Real projects and use cases, including ChatGPT Beginners and experienced AI practitioners are equally welcome. Expect an informal, conversation-led format focused on useful exchanges rather than polished talks or sales pitches. The meetup runs from 7:00pm to 9:00pm ICT on Thursday 29 October 2026 at W District in Bangkok. Organisers will post a photo of the group’s table in the WhatsApp group when they arrive. Register for AI & Beers 10

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⌖ Singapore · Grand Hyatt Singapore

Hosted by Economist Enterprise

AI Innovation Asia brings senior business and government leaders to Singapore on 26 November 2026 to turn AI investment into measurable business value. Closing the AI value gap Held at the Grand Hyatt Singapore, this third annual conference from Economist Enterprise focuses on one of the most urgent questions facing organisations: why do some companies generate tangible returns from AI while others spend millions without moving beyond experimentation? The programme moves past hype to examine how leading organisations are implementing AI in practice. Through independent, editorial-led discussions, executive panels and real-world case studies, attendees will explore what it takes to convert investment into operational improvements, growth and durable competitive advantage. Key themes include: - Moving successful AI pilots into organisation-wide deployment - Measuring business value and tangible return on investment - Redesigning organisations, workflows and decision-making for AI - Avoiding costly implementation failures - Identifying where chief executives are directing their AI budgets for 2027 - Learning from organisations already putting AI to work across Asian markets Hear from leaders making AI pay The announced line-up combines editorial perspective with senior operational and technology experience. Tom Standage, deputy editor of The Economist and editor of The World Ahead, brings a long-standing focus on technology’s business, cultural and historical significance. He is joined by Binu Jacob, chairman and chief executive of Nestlé Vietnam, whose career spans almost three decades of FMCG leadership across Asia, Europe and the US. Other featured leaders include Rahil Ansari, chairman and chief executive of Volkswagen Group Taiwan, drawing on more than two decades in the automotive industry, and Simon See, chief solution architect and global head of the NVIDIA AI Technology Centre and AI Nation at NVIDIA. Who should attend?… Register for this event

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⌖ Norwich · Carrow House

Hosted by FUSE Network CIC

A practical three-hour AI leadership workshop for social enterprise and charity leaders at Carrow House, Norwich, on 5 November 2026. This discussion-led session examines where AI can genuinely help an organisation, what should remain human and how leaders can introduce proportionate safeguards. It is a leadership workshop rather than a technical demo: expect no jargon, product pitches or requirement to understand how the technology works. What you’ll work through Facilitator Simon Wingfield, founder of Wingfield Consultants, will help participants: - Apply the PROVEN framework, beginning with the problem rather than the tool - Identify appropriate uses for AI, including structure, first drafts, checking and repetitive work - Protect human voice, judgement, relationships and organisational values - Assess low-, medium- and high-stakes tasks using a three-tier risk model - Test tools and tasks against trust, accuracy, data and value - Examine data exposure, environmental impact, workforce confidence and equity - Draft a practical one-page AI policy and commit to one action within five working days The workshop is designed for leaders, directors, trustees and managers in social enterprises, charities and community organisations. It suits both existing AI users and those actively resisting adoption; no technical knowledge is needed. Much of the value comes from discussion with other participants, so attendees should expect to talk, question assumptions and produce something concrete. Practical details The session runs 10am–1pm on Thursday 5 November 2026 at Carrow House, 301 King Street, Norwich. Meet at main reception ten minutes before the start. Free on-site parking, disabled bays, tea, coffee and light snacks are available. For information about step-free access, contact hello@norwichunityhub.co.uk. The event is organised by FUSE Network CIC and is free to attend, with voluntary donation tickets available. Simon is delivering it pro bono through his firm’s 80/20 community-support model. Get tickets for the Leading with AI Workshop

⌖ Norwich · Norwich Cathedral

Hosted by MensCraft

Explore how young people can navigate misinformation, social media, algorithms and AI at Norwich Cathedral on Thursday 12 November 2026. Organised by MensCraft, Who Do We Trust? is an in-person public discussion about growing up in an information environment shaped by influencers, artificial intelligence and rapidly spreading misinformation. The panel will consider how online content can affect identity, belonging, relationships, behaviour, mental health and safety, as well as the opportunities digital spaces create for connection, community and access to information. Speakers - Chris Morris, Chief Executive of Full Fact, the UK’s largest independent fact-checking organisation. A former senior BBC foreign correspondent, he later developed and led BBC Reality Check. - Nicky Fairweather, Principal Deputy Head at Norwich School, where she leads work covering safeguarding culture, belonging and inclusion, pupil voice and critical thinking. - Cody Sollows, who leads MensCraft’s work with adolescent boys and young men. The live discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A, bringing together perspectives from journalism and fact-checking, education and safeguarding, and frontline youth work. Its central question is practical: how can young people assess which information, spaces and voices deserve trust, and recognise attempts to mislead, manipulate or exploit them? The event takes place at Norwich Cathedral, 65 The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DH. Tickets are non-refundable, and all proceeds support MensCraft’s charitable work with men and boys. Get tickets for Who Do We Trust?

⌖ Norwich · Spaces Digital Hub

Hosted by Norfolk Power Platform User Group

An in-person Microsoft Power Platform meetup in Norwich, bringing beginners and experienced professionals together for learning and networking. An evening for the Power Platform community The Norfolk Power Platform User Group returns on Thursday 3 December 2026 for an evening dedicated to Microsoft Power Platform. Running from 6:00pm to 8:30pm GMT, the meetup offers a welcoming place to learn, exchange ideas and connect with other people using, or beginning to explore, Microsoft’s low-code and AI tools. The event will cover “all things Power Platform”, with its scope including: - Power Apps - Power Automate - Copilot Studio - Power BI Specific speakers and the detailed agenda are still to be confirmed, so check the event page for updates closer to the date. The emphasis is on community learning and conversation rather than requiring a particular level of technical experience. Who should attend? Everyone is welcome, whether you are opening Power Apps for the first time or already work professionally across the Power Platform ecosystem. It should be particularly relevant to people interested in low-code app development, workflow automation, AI-powered experiences and business intelligence, as well as those who want to meet other Microsoft technology users in the Norfolk area. For newcomers, the group provides an opportunity to become more familiar with the Power Platform community and hear how others approach the technology. More experienced practitioners can use the evening to compare perspectives, make local connections and take part in discussions with peers. Attendees can also use Meetup’s event chat to connect with one another before the session begins. Venue and format This is an in-person evening meetup at Spaces Digital Hub, Townshend House, 30 Crown Road, Norwich NR1 3DT. It is hosted by Duncan B. and four other organisers from the Norfolk Power Platform User Group. Alongside the learning and networking, pizza and refreshments will be provided, creating an informal setting in which attendees can continue conversations and get to know the local community. Places and future agenda updates are available through Meetup. Register for the Norfolk Power Platform User Group event.