East Mids Tech Week 2026: AI Tech & Creative Tech

Meta description (first 160 chars): Learn to move from prompts to real AI-powered solutions in this in-person session hosted by Le Wagon Barcelona at Fira de Barcelona in Barcelona on March 3, 2026. Le Wagon Barcelona invites you to an in-person workshop focused on practical AI development. If you’ve spent time refining prompts or exploring demos, this event shifts the emphasis from talking to building. Attendees will explore how to translate AI concepts into tangible tools and workflows that you can deploy in real-world contexts. The session is designed for aspiring developers, product managers, engineers, and bootcamp enthusiasts who want to see concrete outcomes from AI projects rather than theoretical prompts alone. What you’ll get: - A clear distinction between prompt-based experimentation and real solution-building, with a roadmap for turning ideas into working prototypes - A live demonstration that walks through turning an AI capability into a usable tool, including considerations for data, API integration, and user experience - A hands-on segment where participants sketch or begin prototyping their own AI-powered solution, guided by instructors - Practical tips on scoping projects, choosing the right tech stack (including low-code/no-code approaches where appropriate), and validating ideas quickly - Q&A with Le Wagon Barcelona instructors and alumni who’ve built AI-enabled products and courses - Opportunity to network with fellow attendees who are exploring AI, automation, and no-code/visual development Format and logistics: - Date: Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - Time: TBC (in-person session) - Location: Fira de Barcelona, Barcelona - Organiser: Le Wagon Barcelona - Type: In-person workshop - Registration: Required via Eventbrite Who should attend: - People curious about building real AI-powered tools, not just experimenting with prompts - Prospective bootcamp students evaluating practical AI pathways - Product managers, developers, designers, and entrepreneurs exploring AI-first approaches - Individuals interested in no-code/low-code strategies to accelerate AI product prototyping Why this matters: - Move beyond theoretical prompts toward tangible, deployable solutions - Learn a structured approach to ideation, design, and implementation in AI projects - Network with peers and mentors who have hands-on experience delivering AI-powered products This event is a practical entry point for anyone looking to translate AI concepts into real software s

Talent Arena 2026 in Barcelona brings AI, ethics and future-ready skills to the stage March 3–5 with talks, hands-on sessions and a data challenge. Why attend - Get a clear view of where we stand on the AI curve, including talks like Road to AGI: A Road with Curves and The future of Software Development in the age of AI - Learn practical approaches to deploying agentic AI systems, tool adoption, and responsible engineering, with sessions from Google, Huawei, Ocado, Bayer and more - Participate in hands-on workshops and immersive demos that connect theory to real-world practice, including browser-based and web platform workshops - See concrete business value stories: AI implementations that align people, processes and ownership models (DSO) and real data challenges from luxury brands and global teams What to expect - A multi-track conference agenda packed with keynote-style talks, technical deep-dives and strategic case studies - Sessions covering agentic systems, small language models, in-context learning, and safe deployment of autonomous AI - Panels and live demonstrations illustrating how AI is shaping software development, supply chain, finance and IT security - Interactive experiences such as data challenges (e.g., Decoding Luxury: The LVMH Data Challenge x Albert School) and hands-on web/tech workshops Sample sessions and topics (as featured on the agenda) - AI Communicator on YouTube: emerging narratives and public understanding of AI progress - Road to AGI: A Road with Curves: where we are on the AI progress curve and what breakthroughs remain - The future of Software Development in the age of AI: smarter tools, platform engineering, and agentic solutions - Transforming S2P through AI and Emerging Technologies: Bayer case studies on people, processes and ownership models (DSO) - Efficient Intelligence: Agentic Systems Without Heavy GPUs or Custom Training: practical orchestration of Small Language Models and In-Context Learning - Choosing the tools is just the First Step: AI adoption at Ocado: tool selection, enablement, and impact measurement - Decoding Luxury: The LVMH Data Challenge x Albert School: real datasets, real decisions, real speed - Life in a Tab: The Browser Ate the Desktop: a hands-on workshop on the Web as a Platform in 2026 - Demystifying Intelligence in AI Agents: foundations, transformers, model internals, and building responsible agents in Python - When 3rd-Parties Invade Your Domain: defending your domain amid evolving AI mo

12-week, in-person Creative Code Intensive in San Francisco teaching AI, ML, and interactive media through hands-on coding and a public showcase. Overview The Creative Code Intensive is a 12-week, in-person course offered by Gray Area in San Francisco. It’s designed for artists, designers, and technologists who want to expand their creative practice with AI, machine learning, and interactive media. The program blends foundational coding with experimental media, culminating in a public exhibition attended by the creative community and industry professionals. The 2026 curriculum explicitly integrates AI and ML alongside physical computing, creative coding, audiovisual performance, and interactive web applications. Participants will explore fine-tuning AI models, generative tools, and creative computation while building a portfolio of 10+ projects. Dates, Schedule & Location - Spring Session 2026: March 3 – May 9, 2026 - Public Showcase: May 20, 2026 - Weekly timings: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6–9pm; Saturdays 11am–3pm - Location: Gray Area / Grand Theater, 2665 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110 - Accessibility note: the upstairs classroom is not ADA accessible - Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until February 22, 2026 - Registration/enrollment: $4,500 with monthly payment terms; scholarships available for those in need What to Expect - A hands-on, project-based curriculum that blends creative coding with AI tools and machine learning concepts - Week-by-week topics include: drawing and interaction with coding environments, web development basics (HTML/CSS/DOM), JavaScript, Web Audio, physical computing inputs/outputs, generative text with ML, and interactive environments - Hands-on practice with generative AI concepts and creating time-based media works - Final public exhibition and documentation of projects - Learn through making: build a portfolio of 10+ interactive code projects and gain production-ready skills for collaboration and presentation Curriculum Highlights & Skills - Core programming foundations and creative coding techniques - Advanced topics: user input handling, networked communications, object modeling, and machine learning integration - Creative tooling for audiovisual performance (e.g., Hydra-style workflows) and interactive installations - Prototyping, project management, and professional presentation for exhibitions and public showcases - Workforce-ready competencies: project planning, technical proficiency, and professional pre

Unlock practical AI benefits for SMEs with a focused, in-person workshop in Leicester. Utilising ChatGPT for your Business is a one-day action-planning session designed to introduce business owners and marketing managers to the potential of ChatGPT and Generative AI. Delivered in Leicester by East Midlands Chamber and funded via UKSPF, this workshop equips you with concrete steps to streamline customer interactions, content creation, and marketing using AI in your day-to-day operations. What you’ll gain from the day: - A clear understanding of what ChatGPT is, how it works, and how to prompt it effectively for business tasks - Hands-on guidance on using ChatGPT for content creation, customer service, and automated responses - Practical tips for integrating AI into your business strategy with minimal risk and clear ethical considerations - Real-world case studies showing how SMEs have successfully adopted ChatGPT to gain a competitive edge - An action-oriented takeaway plan you can implement immediately in your business Who should attend: - Established SMEs located in Leicester city looking to pilot or scale AI-powered workflows - Business owners and marketing managers who want to harness AI without needing prior AI expertise What’s covered: - Introduction to ChatGPT and its capabilities - Understanding prompts and how to tailor prompts to business needs - Using ChatGPT for content creation and marketing - Case studies of successful AI adoption in small businesses - The future of Generative AI and practical considerations for implementation and ethics Outcomes: - A solid understanding of ChatGPT’s role in your operations - Actionable strategies to improve customer service and content workflow with AI - Practical steps and timelines to integrate AI into your business process - Ethical considerations and risk management when deploying AI - Confidence to experiment with AI and generate measurable improvements Important details: - Date: 3 March 2026, 9:30am – 4:00pm - Location: Mercure Leicester The Grand Hotel, Leicester, LE1 6ES (in-person) - Status: This event is fully booked with registrations closed - Eligibility: Open to established SMEs located in Leicester city and funded by UKSPF through East Midlands Chamber - Organiser: East Midlands Chamber - Presenter(s): Includes industry experts and panelists such as Martin Broadhurst Note: Registrations are closed, but this page provides context on the topics and potential benefits of adopting ChatGPT in a

Cambridge AI in Education monthly meetup #2 — Tuesday 3 March 2026, in-person at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, Room SG-1/2/3. Short talks, open sharing, and informal networking for Cambridge’s AI x Education community. Join a focused gathering where colleagues across Cambridge who are exploring, researching, or building with AI in education come together to exchange ideas, learn from one another, and spark collaboration. This month’s session features a mix of concise lightning talks (10 minutes each), open sharing, demonstrations, and time for informal networking. Whether you’re developing new AI-driven teaching techniques, piloting educational technologies, or simply curious about the latest in AI for learning, this is a space to connect with peers, get feedback, and stay inspired. Event details: - Date and time: Tuesday, 3 March 2026 at 15:00 - Location: Room SG-1/2/3, Cambridge University Press & Assessment, Triangle, Cambridge, England - Format: short talks, demonstrations, open discussion, and networking - Audience: primarily Cambridge faculty and staff (open to others by request) - Host: Cambridge University Press & Assessment in collaboration with the Judge Business School - Call for speakers: we’re seeking contributors for 10-minute lightning talks. If you’re working on something you’d like to showcase—or simply want to share an idea, approach, or learning—this is a great opportunity to spark discussion and connect with others across the University. What to expect: - A supportive, collaborative environment to showcase AI in education projects, research, or experiments - Lightning talks followed by Q&A and discussion to surface ideas and potential collaborations - Informal networking to build professional connections with peers across Cambridge - Insights into current AI initiatives at Cambridge University Press & Assessment and related educational research groups For more information on what Cambridge University Press & Assessment is doing in AI, visit their AI - embracing innovation page, and for broader Cambridge AI info see the University’s AI resources. This event is part of Cambridge’s ongoing AI in Education community-building efforts. Registration: This is an in-person event; tickets are available through the event page. If you’re part of Cambridge and you’d like to attend, please check the event page for eligibility details and any guest access considerations. Explore more AI and education tech events in our network: find m

Explore trusted AI agents by design—learn how trust, provenance, and continuous assurance shape agent ecosystems at a Scotland-based network event on March 3, 2026. Rapid innovation in agentic AI is redefining how autonomous systems make decisions. This Meetup brings researchers, practitioners, and builders together for a focused evening that combines quick framing, two deep dives into interoperable trust protocols, and a live panel to connect the layers of trust across organizational boundaries. Attendees will gain concrete insights into how trust is designed into AI agent ecosystems, including the Trust Spanning Protocol (TSP), TMCP (and TA2A) for secure, interoperable communication, and the Provenance Identity Continuity (PIC) Protocol with its Proof of Continuity as a security primitive for distributed transactions and agent chains. Agenda highlights: - 5:00 PM Opening & Framing – Shane Deconinck - 5:10 PM Running AI Agent Protocols over Trust Spanning Protocol – Wenjing Chu How TMCP and TA2A bring secure, interoperable communication to AI agent ecosystems, built on the Trust Spanning Protocol - 5:35 PM Authority Is Continuous – Nicola Gallo Introducing PIC (Provenance Identity Continuity) and its Proof of Continuity - 6:00 PM Closing Panel: Connecting the Layers – Moderated by Shane Deconinck Discussion on how the proposed solutions fit together, what’s missing, and what’s needed for adoption Learn more about the core concepts referenced in the talks: - TSP: Strengthening Trust in Human and AI Interactions (PDF) - PIC Protocol This is a networking event designed for those engaged with AI agents, security, governance, and building with AI protocols. It’s suitable for researchers, engineers, and product people working at the intersection of AI, autonomy, and trustworthy system design. Expect a compact, technically focused program with opportunities to connect with peers and discuss practical implications for real-world agent ecosystems. Registration is via Meetup. View the full agenda and speakers on the event page. Key takeaways you’ll gain: - A practical framework for designing trust into AI agents that cross organizational boundaries - An understanding of how Trust Spanning Protocol enables interoperable, secure communications - Insight into the role of Provenance Identity Continuity in distributed agent workflows - Networking with other builders exploring AI agents, no-code/low-code applications, and governance models Find more AI event