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What is the AI Fringe?

The AI Fringe is a series of events hosted across London and the UK to complement the UK Government’s AI Safety Summit taking place between 1-2 November.

What are the AI Fringe’s objectives? Why are you putting it on?

The AI Fringe aims to bring together the views of industry, civil society and academia to discuss how to develop safe and beneficial AI, serving as a platform for all communities – including those historically underrepresented – to engage in the discussion. The programme will broaden the conversation beyond the topics covered during the AI Safety Summit.

Where did the AI Fringe take place?

AI Fringe events were held at the Knowledge Centre, British Library in London as well as other venues throughout the UK. For a full list of our events and venues, please see the Events page

Is it different to the UK Government’s AI Safety Summit?

Yes. The UK Government's AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park was organised by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. The AI Fringe was an independent event, happening across the UK with the aim of broadening the conversation beyond the topics covered during the AI Safety Summit.

When did the AI Fringe take place?

AI Fringe Hub events at the Knowledge Centre, British Library took place between October 30th – November 3rd 2023. Other AI Fringe events hosted across London and the UK also took place during that week, with some taking place in the week before or the week after. You can find specific details and dates on our Events page.

Who is organising the AI Fringe?

The AI Fringe is organised by Milltown Partners, in close collaboration with a group of Partners and the wider UK AI ecosystem. A full list of the Partners is available to view on our homepage.

How can I attend the AI Fringe? Will I need a ticket?

Most AI Fringe events will be ticketed. Tickets for events at the AI Fringe Hub are free, and are bookable by the day. Please ensure you have booked a ticket for each day that you would like to attend. See our Registration Info page for more details.

If you are unable to secure a ticket to the AI Fringe Hub, you can live-stream its events on the AI Fringe YouTube channel. Recordings of the events will also be available on the AI Fringe YouTube channel within a few hours of their conclusion.

For events taking place at other venues, please refer to the individual event listing for more information on how to attend. You can find our full listing of events here.

I have a speaker suggestion or an event idea - who do I get in touch with?

Our programme at the AI Fringe Hub is filling up very fast, so we are no longer accepting ideas for events. We have extremely limited space left for additional speaker suggestions, which you can submit via our register of interest form. We would also encourage you to complete the form if you are hosting or planning to host your own event that you are interested in bringing under the AI Fringe umbrella.

I want to make my event a part of the AI Fringe – who can I speak to about that?

For submissions to our events’ programme, please fill out our register of interest form with details of your topic area. A member of our organising team will then get in touch to arrange next steps.

What do I get by bringing my event under the AI Fringe umbrella?

By coming under the AI Fringe, we would add your event to our website programme, with the possibility of including it in our marketing efforts and social media. We would also share the relevant brand assets for you to use as you wish. It does not cost anything to come under the AI Fringe, we only ask you to comply with our Code of Conduct.

Do I need a background in AI or tech to attend?

Not at all! We’re strongly encouraging all members of the public to attend, regardless of their background.

Was the event be in-person or virtual?

AI Fringe Hub events were in-person at the Knowledge Centre, British Library. These sessions were also live-streamed via the AI Fringe YouTube channel. Recorded footage of sessions at the Hub are also available online. Other AI Fringe events may have virtual availability.

Is the AI Fringe hub building accessible?

The Knowledge Centre at the British Library has step-free access and accessible toilets. We will also be reserving space in the auditorium for wheelchair users. Parking bays for Blue Badge holders can be found on Ossulston Street, while the entrance on Ossulston Street entrance is fully ramped and is approximately 100 metres from the main entrance. For details of other AI Fringe venues, please refer to the venue website.

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