Preston Tech Connection: How AI is Already Changing Your Life

Preston Tech Connection is a group centred around an interest in digital technologies. We meet monthly to discuss interesting and topical subjects.

June News - We are excited to share that our June meet-up on Tuesday 3rd June will feature in the Innovate Lancashire - LIFT Festival Programme as a fringe event. The LIFT Festival event is on the 12th June at Chews Yard in Preston. (Tickets also available on Skiddle).

Our June Meet-up is themed 'How AI Is Already Changing Your Life'.
About the topic:
AI isn’t just coming—it’s already here, quietly transforming the way we live, work, and interact every day. Whether it’s the apps we use, the services we rely on, or the decisions being made around us, artificial intelligence plays a growing role in modern life.
At this month’s meet-up, we’ll dive into how AI is already shaping our daily experiences, from smart assistants to social media, healthcare to hiring tools. We’ll open the floor to discussion, share real-life examples, and hear what others are noticing or working on in this space.
We will look at ideas like:
🔍 Everyday AI in Action
🤖 Benefits vs Trade-offs
⚖️ Ethics & AI
🎨 AI and Creativity
Why Come?

• Casual, open discussion with fellow tech enthusiasts
• Share your thoughts, questions, and experiences
• Learn from others in the community

About Preston Tech Connection
Preston Tech Connection is a group centred around an interest in digital technologies – our events and meet-ups are a place where tech enthusiasts can come together, exchange ideas and discuss current topics in the industry.
Preston Tech Connection is founded by Tom Crawley from Neon Mountain and Catarina and Brendan King from Society1. We host monthly meet-ups.
Our events cover topics like software, programming, hardware and emerging tech. We have a shared interest in the latest advancements in the digital realm. We host events with a social and collaborative aspect, workshops, guest speaker events, and networking.
We are an inclusive group and open for anyone to attend. You don’t need to work in tech. If you are interested in the topics or just want to come and be part of a friendly community of people exploring the digital and tech world, you are welcome.

Getting there:
Society1 is located on Cross Street, just off Winckley Square (PR1 3LT). It is easily accessible by bus and train.
If you need to drive, public parking is available at Fishergate Shopping Centre or Avenham Public Car Park. The Avenham multi storey car park closes at 8pm, so as this event runs later we advise that you park in the open air one or on the streets around us.
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