What actually is Artificial Intelligence? Separating the hype form the facts, if you would like to find out more about AI please come and join us for this event.
SPEAKERS
Andy Lowe and Steve Lawless
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA
18:00 – Refreshments and networking.
18:30 - Welcome and Introductions.
18:40 - Main presentation – Andy Lowe and Steve Lawless.
19:30 – Q&A – Andy Lowe and Steve Lawless.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SYNOPSIS
Presentation outline:
• What actually is Artificial Intelligence?
• Separating the hype form the facts
• A look at some current practical uses of AI
• Why we all need training in AI
• How organisations can get started and use AI
• Why AI Ethics and sustainability is so important
• What the future holds for humans and AI
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES
Andy Lowe’s profile:
Andy lives in Cumbria with his wife and two daughters. He spent his working career in engineering and academia working on new innovative computing technologies and the regulated, sustainable and safe operation of nuclear facilities. He studied at UMIST and Cambridge. He believes Ethical and Robust AI will improve everyone’s future. His favourite robot is Marvin the paranoid android. Marvin is a funny outcome of AI, Andy looks forward to a future powered by Human-centric Robust AI. Something future generations will truly thank us for!
Steve Lawless’ Profile
Steve lives in Cumbria and is married with 5 children. He is has over 40 years IT experience and is currently a Director of Purple Griffon Training and for the last 17 years has been an IT trainer and consultant specializing in IT Service Management. Previously he worked for organisations such as Allied Bakeries, Provincial Insurance, AXA, Barclays, O2 and HMCE in a wide range of roles. He is an advocate of the positive use of technology and considers the pursuit of knowledge to be fundamental to mankind’s survival. His favourite book is ‘The singularity is near’ by Ray Kurzweil.
PRESENTATION
AI presentation - Steve Lawless - CEO Purple Griffon & Dr Andy Lowe - Artificial Intelligence SME (PDF)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THIS EVENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
Cumbria Branch
Visit: https:https://www.bcs.org/category/19030
For overseas delegates who wish to attend the event please note that BCS does not issue invitation letters.
