About us
About this meetup:
AI is a big topic in government right now.
Lots of interest. Lots of questions. And often, very mixed experiences.
This lunchtime meetup is about creating a relaxed space to talk honestly about it.
No tech overload. Just people from across government and related organisations coming together to share what they’re seeing, what they’re trying, and what they’re finding difficult.
Come along to listen, ask questions, and swap ideas over pizza with others who are thinking about AI in public services.
What we’ll talk about:
Rather than long presentations, we’ll use a few short talks to get the conversation going, including:
What AI is actually being used for in government today
Where it’s helping teams work better — and where it’s not
How government teams are building skills and confidence around AI
What makes it hard to move from trials to everyday use
What people wish they’d known before they started
You don’t need to be technical. This is about real experiences, not perfect answers.
Who this is for:
People working in government or public services
Anyone involved in digital, data, policy, delivery or operations
Anyone curious about AI — whether you’re hands-on, cautious, or just trying to understand where to start
What to expect:
Short talks, not long lectures
Open, respectful conversation
Practical insight you can take away
A friendly space to learn from peers
Food, coffee and pool!
Upcoming events
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AI inside the UK: Lunch, Learning & Open Conversation
Zaizi Office, Kings House, 174 Hammersmith Road, London, GBAI is a big topic right now and if we’re honest, experiences are mixed. Some teams are seeing real benefits.
Others are still figuring out where to start, what’s realistic, or how to move beyond pilots.
That’s why we’re re-hosting our lunchtime AI inside the UK meetup — a relaxed, practical space to talk openly about what’s actually happening.
What you can expect:
💬 Jargon-free conversations
🔍 Honest discussion on challenges and successes
⚙️ Real-world AI examples
🤝 Time to connect and share ideas
🍕 Pizza & drinks
🛍️ Swag giveaways🎤 Guest speaker:
We’re delighted to welcome Dr Alan W. Brown, author of Making AI Work for Britain, professor of Digital Economy at the University of Exeter Business School and Research Director at the Digital Policy Alliance. Alan’s expertise is focused on explaining fundamental ideas on digital disruption via technologies such as AI and data-driven decision making.Britain’s digital government made progress by consolidating demand and diversifying supply. This book shows how to apply the same discipline to AI, and turn a bold strategy into responsible AI delivery. We will be giving away FREE copies for attendees to enjoy!
👥 Who should attend:
Anyone curious about AI.3 attendees
