Bristol Data Intelligence Network | Meetup | Apr 2026

Kick off your AI journey with a practical, in-person half-day training in Bristol designed for senior leaders, business owners and managers who want to start adopting AI across their organisation. Held at the Aztec Hotel & Spa on Thursday 26 February 2026, 9:00–12:30, this focused workshop delivers clear, actionable steps to turn AI potential into real, measurable business impact. What you’ll walk away with: - A concrete AI strategy template tailored to your organisation - Practical tools and governance templates to manage AI risk and maintain oversight - A rollout roadmap to implement AI safely, securely and responsibly across functions - An onboarding plan that helps your people embrace AI and work alongside AI agents Course highlights (content you’ll cover): - Introducing you to AI: opportunities and the risks to your organisation - Prompt engineering essentials: how to communicate with AI for better results - ChatGPT vs Microsoft Copilot: which option is right for you (and when) - AI Agents: your new digital colleagues – what they are and how to build them - AI use-cases across Marketing, Sales, HR, Customer Services and more - How to onboard AI across your organisation - Creating an AI governance framework to manage risk and control usage - Designing your AI strategy and onboarding plan Who should attend: senior leaders, directors, managers, HR/compliance professionals and IT/Operations leaders responsible for governance, policy or risk. No technical background required—just a readiness to lead your organisation through AI responsibly. Why this course stands out: it blends strategic planning with practical templates and real-world examples, helping you move from theory to action quickly. Attendees have praised its actionable content and governance focus, not just a high-level overview. Location and logistics: Aztec Hotel & Spa, BS32 4TS, Bristol. Networking and facilitated discussions contribute to a practical, hands-on learning environment in a comfortable venue. Takeaways and impact: you’ll leave with a ready-to-use AI strategy, policy templates, and a concrete onboarding plan to start rolling out AI initiatives in your organisation. Registration: Secure your place via Ticket Tailor: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/southwestaisolutions/2021458. This is a genuine opportunity to learn how to begin AI adoption with guardrails and governance in place. Find more AI and automation events in [Bristol](https://www.createwith.com/cities/bristol) a

Live debate on AI’s impact on personhood and society—expert perspectives from an AI professor and a humanist, followed by an open audience Q&A. Explore whether AI is a linguistic and technological leap or a threat to human freedom, and learn how to evaluate AI claims using evidence and reason. Ideal for technologists, ethicists, students, and curious builders interested in AI, automation, and societal impacts. Format: in-person structured discussion with expert speakers (Harish Madabushi, Lucius Redman) and facilitated audience discussion at YHA Bristol.