Reading Cafe Scientifique - AI Griefbots and Memorybots

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We are looking for speakers for 2026 & beyond. If you would like to get involved and support your local Science community please get in touch – email: scienceinreading [at] gmail.com or twitter: Science in Reading (@Science_Reading) Speaking slot availability can be found via the website.

A friendly Science focused group entertaining the local community with the fascinating world of science – events from hands on workshops to engaging talks. Everyone welcome!

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 enjoy a relaxed evening of talks + networking + beers.

7:00pm Arrivals
7:30pm Welcome and Introductions
7:35pm AI Griefbots and Memorybots (Professor Dan Remenyi)
8:20pm Comfort Break
8:30pm Q&A
9:00pm Networking
9:30pm End

AI Griefbots and Memorybots (Professor Dan Remenyi)

Join Professor Dan Remenyi for a compelling exploration into the revolutionary emergence of Griefbots and Memorybots. These specialized AI tools utilize personal datasets of words and memories to create comforting simulations for the bereaved and provide vital support for individuals living with cognitive impairment and dementia. As this technology begins to shape how we approach the end of life, this session will address the significant ethical, emotional, and technical challenges involved in digitizing human legacy and commemoration. Discover how we can responsibly navigate this new frontier of AI-driven memory preservation.

Prof Dan Remenyi specialises in research methodology. He was for more than a decade a Visiting Professor in Information Systems Management at the School of Systems and Data Studies at Trinity College, University of Dublin. He teaches Research Methodology and Sociology of Research. He has authored or co-authored more than 30 books and some 50 academically refereed papers. He is published in all 4 of the ‘A’ rated Journals in the United Kingdom in Information Systems Management. Some of his books have been translated into Chinese, Japanese and Romanian. He holds a B Soc Sc, an MBA and a PhD.

If you would like to get involved and support your local Science community please get in touch – email: scienceinreading [at] gmail.com or twitter: Science in Reading (@Science_Reading)

Speaking slot availability can be found via the website.

We meet 1st Tuesday of the month. Format is gathering from 7.00pm with talks commencing at 7.30pm. Talks timings are completely flexible but generally 40-60mins + Q&A with a ~20mins break to encourage social networking.

Contact’s: email: scienceinreading [at] gmail.com or twitter: Science in Reading (@Science_Reading)