About us
Welcome to Thames Valley AI (TVAI)
TVAI is a thriving, inclusive network for anyone working with or interested in artificial intelligence across the Thames Valley region. Whether you’re an AI expert, student, business leader, academic, or just AI-curious—we’re here to help you connect, learn, share, and collaborate.
Supported by the University of Reading, TVAI brings together people from all sectors to explore the opportunities, challenges, and impacts of AI through regular in-person and online events.
Our Events:
🧠 TVAI Panel Events
Our flagship AI panel events are held at Henley Business School, regularly drawing over 100 attendees to discuss how AI is transforming sectors like healthcare, finance, education, and more. Expect lively, informed discussion, plenty of audience interaction, and a slice or two of pizza.
🛠️ TVAI Workshops
Smaller, practical sessions of 50–60 attendees where speakers showcase tools, techniques, and applications of AI. These events are designed to encourage questions, experimentation, and deeper learning. We’re working hard to bring you a comprehensive workshop & learning schedule for 2026, so watch this space!
🌍 Future Event Plans
We’re launching an annual TVAI Summit kicking off in September 2025, a new series of online events to expand TVAI’s reach and bring you expert insight from around the world, and there’s plenty more to come.
📣 Stay Connected
Follow us here on Meetup and on LinkedIn, or drop us a message to join our mailing list for the latest news and upcoming events.
Our Ethos
We’re here to inform, educate, enable, and entertain—with a commitment to ethical AI, inclusivity, and practical impact. Your voice matters. If there are topics, formats, or collaborations you’d like to see, we’d love to hear from you: [tvaihub@reading.ac.uk](mailto:tvaihub@reading.ac.uk)
Together, we’re building a region where AI serves people, businesses, and society.
Get Involved
TVAI is on a mission to make the Thames Valley the #1 region for AI in the UK.
Beyond our events, we’re working on driving AI adoption across our region, we’re supporting local schools & colleges to get to grips with AI, and we’re developing a knowledge bank and policy positions to enable us to provide tangible advice to our community, and pertinent commentary on the critical questions posed by AI.
If you’d like to get involved in supporting our work, do get in touch!
Upcoming events
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TVAI Panel Event: AI & Childhood
London Road Campus, University of Reading, Building L22, London Road Campus, University of Reading, RG1 5AG, Reading, GB🚀 AI & Childhood Panel Event
📅 Join TVAI and a panel of expert speakers to explore how AI is shaping children’s learning, safety, and well-being.
As AI becomes an increasingly present part of childhood, this event creates space for parents, educators, and professionals to come together, share perspectives, and reflect on how best to support children growing up in an AI-driven world. Expect an engaging panel discussion with opportunities for audience participation throughout.
Agenda
- 18:00 – 19:00: Arrivals & networking (pizza and soft drinks provided)
- 19:00 – 20:15: Panel discussion
- 20:15 onwards: Informal networking and close
We’d love to see you there - join the conversation and be part of shaping how we support the next generation.
🎟️ Important: Clicking “Attend” on LinkedIn is not enough — you must register via the official form to secure your place here !
15 attendees
Past events
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