AI South West Live!

The South West's Premier AI Community Gathering

Join us for an AI South West two-parter packed with show & tell presentations, co-creation workshops, insight sessions, fun talks, panels, the AI Bumper Quiz and plenty of networking with pizza and beer.

Whether you're just starting your AI journey or you've been building with artificial intelligence for years, AI SW Live! is where the South West's tech community comes together to share, learn, and collaborate.

This isn't your typical tech meetup - we're creating multiple opportunities for meaningful connections, hands-on collaboration, and genuine knowledge sharing.

Join the AI SW LinkedIn Group for more conversations and to connect with other guests ahead of the event

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9366055/

What to Expect

🚀 Show & Tell Lightning presentations and live demos from regional AI innovators. See what your peers are building and share your own projects.

🤝 Co-Creation Workshops Work together on community-led initiatives. You decide what the SW AI ecosystem needs most - then we build it together.

🎯 Strategic Sessions Panel discussions, keynote insights, and collaborative planning for the future of AI in the South West.

🍕 Networking Pizza, beer, and genuine connections. Plus a dedicated "Let's Build Together" zone for active collaboration.

Part One 

3:00-3:15 PM: Arrival Registration, networking

3:15-3:30 PM: Let’s Get Going Welcome and Scene Setting from AI South West

3:35-4:15 & 4:20-5:00 PM: Inspire-Collaborate-Apply Sessions (Choose 2 of 3). See what others have built–Build together as a community–Build your AI plan. Led by our TSW AI Ambassadors Andy, Emilie and Jake and Special Guests

Track A: Welcome to the Demo Derby – Show & Tell Sprints (be inspired by others)

Track B: A World of Opportunity - Let’s Shape Yours!

Track C: Your AI Business Strategy Roadmap – Build and Progress: Fast! (build your plan)

Part Two

5:00-5:30 PM: Pizza & Beer Networking - no words needed, clue is in the title!

5:35-5:55 PM: Keynote

5:55-6:15 PM AI Quiz of the Year - Hosted by Andy Doyle and Isobel Shaw. Yes, there will be prizes

6:15-6:40PM: Panel Discussion AI leaders panel - Future Gazing is Futile - but let’s do it anyway

6:40-7:00 PM: Sprint Presentations Companies present their latest and ‘in progress’ AI machinations and solutions

7:00-8:00 PM: Extended Networking & “Let's Build Together" Zone - finish off any leftover pizza

Who Should Attend

• Anyone building with AI

• AI newcomers wanting to learn from the community

• Companies developing AI solutions

• Companies needing AI solutions

• Developers, entrepreneurs, and innovators across all sectors

• Anyone interested in the South West's AI ecosystem

What's Included

• All sessions and workshops

• Pizza and beer

• Networking opportunities

• Access to presentation materials

• Community resource sharing

• AI Bumper Quiz of the Year ! ! !