Closing the AI skills gap

Join us as we explore the AI skills opportunity for Greater Manchester and the UK in a lively panel discussion.

As the fastest growing digital city in Europe, what’s our current AI capability and how can we and should we aim to grow it?

Given Andy Burnham’s focus on technical / industry-led skills as part of the city region’s new Trailblazer deal with Government, what’s the opportunity to take a more radical and progressive approach to AI skills in Greater Manchester?

Attendees will hear from a number of technology and digital skills experts:

Keynote speakers:

• Samuel Hanes, Director of Performance, Faculty
• Sami Kaski, Professor of AI, The University of Manchester and the University of Helsinki 

Panel - Chaired by Lou Cordwell: 

• Stephen Pettifer, Professor of Computer Science, Human Computer Systems, The University of Manchester 
• Ash Ramrachia, Co Founder & CEO, Academy 
• Sorcha Gilroy, Head of Delivery Strategy, Peak
• Dr Emma Stone, Director of Evidence and Engagement, Good Things Foundation

This event is hosted by ID Manchester and the Turing Innovation Catalyst Manchester as part of the official AI Fringe series taking place 30 Oct - 3 Nov throughout the UK.