OOPS The Outage Ops and Incident Response Group

How can AI help incident responders?
AI is transforming industries at pace, and Incident Response is no exception. From automating detection to augmenting decision-making, AI has the potential to be a true power tool for operations teams. But with new superpowers come new risks.

The second in a four-part 2025 series, this meetup is all about incident response, designed to foster a community where we can discuss challenges, share insights, and offer practical recommendations to improve organisational response strategies. Expect a mix of war stories, real-world examples, and actionable takeaways you can bring back to your own organisation.

The event will be split into 3 parts:

Part 1: Networking
Grab a slice and connect with others interested in incident response and operations. This is an informal space to swap stories, share experiences, and get to know the local community.

Part 2: Lightning Talks
Dan Murphy (Head of SRE at PwC) will give a talk on 'SRE Superpowers: From Firefighting to Force Multiplication with AI'.

Part 3: Breakout Groups
Break into smaller groups for interactive discussions, each focused on a specific topic. This is your chance to ask the tough questions and leave with practical takeaways and new perspectives.

Agenda
6pm – Pizza & networking
6:30 - 7pm – Lightning talks: AI in Ops – why it’s going to be awesome and the risks ahead
7 - 8pm – Breakout groups: tailored discussions on AI use cases in Incident Response