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Join us on the 5th June for part 2 of TVAI's AI & Healthcare panel series🩺 🏥

🗓️ Thursday, 5 June 2025, 6.15PM - 8.30PM

📍 University of Reading, Henley Business School, Whiteknights Campus

Meet our stellar line-up of panellists who will be joining us on Thursday 05 June for TVAI's second AI & Healthcare panel event 📣

👉 William Flannery, Deputy Chief Clinical Information Officer at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
👉 Ewan Hunter, Chief Data and Technology Officer at Oxford BioDynamics Plc
👉 Slawomir Jaroslaw Nasuto, Professor of Cybernetics & Head of Biomedical Engineering at University of Reading
👉 Antoni Chan, Professor of Rheumatology, and Consultant Rheumatologist and Clinical Lead at University Department of Rheumatology, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Event Agenda
🍕 6.15PM to 7PM - Registration and networking over soft drinks and pizza
💡 7PM to 8.15PM - Panel discussion
👋 8.15PM to 8.45PM - Final networking opportunity and goodbyes

A snippet of the sorts of questions we will be discussing...
❓ How can we mitigate the risks of AI in healthcare?
❓ How might AI impact health inequalities?
❓ What policies might help to better regulate AI advancements in healthcare?

About TVAI

TVAI is an AI think tank supported by the University of Reading dedicated to positioning the Thames Valley as a hub for AI innovation.

Our mission is to enhance public understanding of AI, promote responsible adoption, and develop the talent and businesses needed to drive the UK's AI revolution.

About the event:

Lineup to be announced soon!

Links to the local STEAM groups + #rdggeek Link Tree

We are looking for speakers for 2025 and beyond. If you would like to get involved and support your local Reading Geek community please get in touch – email: talks [at] rdggeeknight.org or via Twitter: @RDGGeekNight

Speaking slot availability can be found here.

Our monthly meetups are held upstairs at Zero Degrees (9 Bridge St, Reading RG1 2LR) from 7pm.

So please do come along, grab a beer/food at the downstairs bar (the mango beer and wood fired pizza are epic) and come share your geekery and enjoy a relaxed evening of talks + networking + beers.

Everyone welcome!

• 7:00pm Arrivals
• 7:30pm Welcome and Introductions
• 7:35pm Using AI for Music Creation (Simon Morris)
• 8:05pm Networking & beers
• 8:30pm Short announcements/updates*
• 8:35pm Pub Quiz (Please bring a pencil & paper)
• 9:30pm End(Networking and beers downstairs)

Using AI for Music Creation (Simon Morris)

Join us for an exciting talk on the cutting-edge world of AI music creation! We’ll dive into innovative tools like Riffusion and Suno AI, exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we compose, produce, and experience music. Whether you’re a musician, tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of sound, this event is a great opportunity to learn, discuss, and explore the creative possibilities AI offers. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this dynamic conversation!

About Reading Geek Night

A friendly and welcoming community for enthusiasts.

Every second Tuesday of the month Reading Geek Night has talks on various topics about science, tech, design & geekery. The usual format is to gather from 7:00pm and commence the talks at 7:30pm. Talks are ~20mins + Q&A with a break of 20mins for networking and beer.

*Before the second session there is an opportunity for any short announcements so please let us know on the night if you would like a slot or 1-2mins.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Get involved and support the community

If you would like to get involved with your local #rdggeek community by giving a talk or hosting a quiz at an upcoming event please contact us via twitter: @RDGGeekNight, Facebook or email us: talks [at] rdggeeknight.org

Speaking slot availability can be found here.