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The Home of AI in the Midlands.
A place for AI and Machine Learning boffins and get together and discuss how we're using Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, AI Planning, Clustering, Reinforcement Learning etc to change the way our companies do business, invent new products, enhance existing ones or just make things work better.
If you're using AI / ML at work, are studying it at Uni or online, or have read (or written!) an interesting paper recently, come along and tell us about it!
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Upcoming events (1)
See all- BrumAI Collaboration with EmployabilityUK - July 2025 - AI Lecture NatEmpWeekNeeds location
July 2025 - in-person collaboration event with Employability UK
@ BT Group, Snow Hill #Three
By Invitation Only.National Employability WeekTM 2025 – AI Lecture
Future of AI in Employability Lecture
Hosted by: BTWe are very excited to announce a collaboration with Employability UK, the session will be moderated by BrumAI Co-organiser Dr Anandhi Dhukaram
With the theme of Future of AI in Employability, this event will challenge the idea that younger workers are naturally better prepared for the AI era. We will explore generational differences in access to use of AI in the workplace. We will also share new research positioning digital capability as shaped by opportunity and support, not just age, as well as encourage inclusive, intergenerational dialogue to bridge digital skill gaps in a changing workforce
The event will highlight shared responsibility in preparing all age groups for an AI-enabled future and encourage employers and educators to adopt a collaborative, age-inclusive approach to digital upskilling, and foster connections between university students, corporates, and employability professionals to co-design solutions.Please confirm your attendance by reserving the
‘Invite Only – AI Lecture Event Admission’ tickets
on EVENTBRITE (not meetup)
To do us a favour, please add BrumAI to your Lastname in the ticket so we can track people from our meetup. Thank you. E.g
Firstname: Atanas
Lastname: Kozarev Brumaihttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-employability-week-ai-lecture-tickets-1387317797879
Its an opportunity to connect with entrepreneurs, researchers, people in academia, students, engineers, AI boffins, and like-minded individuals. So bring your friends and co-workers
Event overview
Purpose of the Session
This session will:- Challenge the idea that younger workers are naturally better prepared for the AI era
- Explore generational differences in access to, confidence with, and use of AI in the workplace
- Share new research positioning digital capability as shaped by opportunity and support, not just age
- Encourage inclusive, intergenerational dialogue to bridge digital skill gaps in a changing workforce
- Highlight shared responsibility in preparing all age groups for an AI-enabled future
Agenda
10:15 - 10:30 Arrival & refreshments
10:45 Introduction, hosts welcome & housekeeping
10:55 Remarks from MC
11:05 Lecture: Carolyn Shepherd
11:25 Immediate Questions for Carolyn
11:35 Panel
12:00 Q&A
12:30 Work Experience Innovation (TBC)
12:50 Summary & Call to Action
13:00 – 13:30 Networking/ refreshmentsSpeaker Bios
Carolyn Shepherd
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynjshepherd/Dr Anandhi Dhukaram
Bio: As a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in research, technology, and global business, with a PhD in cognitive systems engineering, Dr Anandhi specialises in driving human-centric responsible AI cultures across industries.
Throughout her career, she has witnessed firsthand the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) when harnessed responsibly. Her mission is to bridge the gap between AI technology and organisational readiness, ensuring businesses of all sizes can seize the opportunities and leverage AI effectively.
Through tailored AI literacy programs and as an EU AI Act compliance strategist, she aims to equip teams with the critical thinking and technical proficiency necessary to navigate the regulatory complexities of AI confidently.
Personal Page: https://anandhiv.com
Follow Me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anandhi-vivek-dhukaram
Founder of Esdha: www.esdha.comOnline streaming
No online streaming - in-person event, registration only.Capacity
In-person spaces are restricted, please only book if you can attend!
It will feel really good to have a full room so please don't reserve a seat unless you are coming, the event is in-person.
Please let the organisers know or cancel on Eventbrite if you can no longer make itHosted by
We are very grateful for the opportunity to be hosted by BT Group Birmingham
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bt/
https://www.bt.com/about
https://www.bt.com/about/annual-reports/2025summary/Main organiser
EmployabilityUK
https://employabilityuk.org/about/We have a proven track record of designing and delivering first-class bespoke employability skills programmes for young people up to 24 years. We work with all areas in the education sector and provide high quality employee volunteering opportunities for businesses. We have developed a unique offer for companies that wish to work with local schools and colleges raising the aspirations and work-readiness of students. By working with EmployabilityUK which is a registered charity, your careers messages, promotions and marketing can reach as many local young people as you want. www.employabilityuk.org There are many benefits from working with young people to enhance their knowledge of the world of work and employees get the opportunity to develop their own skills, whilst giving something back to the community. We offer a fully-managed process and can demonstrate clear benefits to both CSR and HR deliverables. Working with just 3 or 4 local secondary schools can potentially impact over 100 students and provide 40-50 employee volunteering opportunities. This unique programme can be managed and delivered for you for a fraction of the cost of hiring a CSR team. Please get in touch if you would like to support us and help your local community.
EmployabilityUK - a powerful, learner-centric service bringing employer mentoring and coaching to provide an integrated enrichment model, building confidence and empowerment in young people. Education and business working together to give the very best work start for the youth of today. Visit our website to find out more.
#100percentemployable #inspiration #makingadifference
http://www.employabilityuk.org
