AI Symposium

Network with likeminded individuals.

Welcome from Naomi Nash, Tech WM.

Helen Frost-Symmonds, VP of Platform
Michael Whiley, VP of Platform Engineering

Diving into the newly published AI Missions document from the West Midlands Combined Authority on how the region is leading in experimentation and adoption of AI

Hear about the exisiting and potential infrastructure that support the AI missions, and the value of mission-led growth

Looking at initiatives such as the WM skills academy and the aspirations of how to bring people with us. How we ensure transparency in our use of AI/ethics with examples from Coventry City Council

Find out about practical adoption activities and strategies to ‘get going’ with your AI adoption and experimentation.

A 1 hour lunch break.

AI is no longer just for big business. For SMEs across the Midlands, the opportunity is here – but so are the challenges. This panel brings together leaders from AWS, Microsoft, Databricks and a regional client to explore how organisations can adopt AI effectively, from first pilots to business-wide rollout. Chaired by Dr Vicky Crocket from QA, the discussion will share practical lessons, pitfalls to avoid, and sector insights – from health to transport and creative industries – to help SMEs move beyond the hype and harness AI with confidence.

CHAIR: Dr Vicky Crocket [QA]
Carl Tanner [Databricks]
Matt Hill ATOS

Phil Chell – Chiron.ai – Live demonstration.

A 10 minute break.

Hear talks on AI in Professional Services.

See a demonstration from Superspree on AI for Good.

Hear talks on AI in Health & Med Tech.

See a demonstration from B13.AI.

Hear talks on AI in Transport & Manufacturing.

Hear from David Plumb, University of Warwick on how they have helped quality West Midlands AI businesses grow in the last 5 years.