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Multi-day event
Tuesday
31
October
2023
12:00 pm
2:00 pm
No.1 Circle Square — Manchester

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.
Hosted by:
The AI Fringe
ID Manchester

Description

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.

Agenda

Please note the details below are subject to changes, with more details to come.
12:00 – 12:30

Lunch on arrival

12:30 – 14:00

Keynote, panel and audience Q&A

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Speakers

Lou Cordwell
Director, ID Manchester
Sorcha Gilroy
Head of Delivery Strategy, Peak
Samuel Hanes
Director of Performance, Faculty
Sami Kaski
Professor of AI, The University of Manchester and the University of Helsinki
Stephen Pettifer
Professor of Computer Science, Human Computer Systems, The University of Manchester
Ash Ramrachia
Co Founder & CEO, Academy
Dr Emma Stone
Director of Evidence and Engagement, Good Things Foundation

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