Civic AI Conference - Accelerator Fellowship Programme

AI Festival 2026 at Oxford Brookes University invites researchers, students, and staff from diverse fields to discover practical ways to apply AI in dissertations and real research projects. On 04 March 2026, from 12:00 to 16:00, join us in Forum Café (JHB Building) for a day of posters, presentations, and networking hosted by the Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics Network (AIDAN). This in-person event is designed to be welcoming to newcomers—no prior AI experience required; curiosity is all you need to dive into AI-powered research workflows. What to expect: - Plenary talk by Prof. David Clifton, Royal Academy of Engineering Chair of Clinical Machine Learning at the University of Oxford. His session covers foundation models for healthcare, clinical decision support, digital health, and the safe deployment of machine learning in real-world medical settings. - Poster presentations: students and staff showcase AI-enabled research across computing, business, arts, health, engineering, and more. There’s an opportunity to win a prize for outstanding posters and to gain visibility for your work. - Interactive agenda: coffee and lunch, poster pitches, and a dedicated Q&A with researchers and data experts. Network with peers and receive constructive feedback on your ideas. - Poster submission: if you’re working on an AI-enhanced project or dissertation, submit a poster for consideration. Email zali@brookes.ac.uk for submission details. Who should attend: - Students preparing dissertations or research projects who want practical AI ideas you can apply in your own work - Early-career researchers seeking feedback, collaboration opportunities, and visibility for their AI-related research - Academics and professionals interested in the latest AI applications in healthcare, data analytics, and related domains Format: - In-person festival featuring plenary talks, poster displays, short pitches, and networking moments - A supportive, collaborative environment designed to translate AI research into practical insights Registration: - Register via the event page and consider submitting a poster for the chance to win a prize. If you’re presenting, please contact zali@brookes.ac.uk for poster submission details. Explore more AI events in [Oxford](https://www.createwith.com/cities/oxford) and stay tuned for additional Think Space digital skills and generative AI events. This festival is a great entry point to see AI in action across disciplines and to learn how to

Mindstone Oxford’s March AI Meetup returns as the city’s largest Practical AI gathering. On 12 March 2026, join fellow AI enthusiasts at the Habakkuk Room, Jesus College, Turl St, Oxford for a focused, hands-on afternoon exploring real-world AI projects and actionable techniques. Doors open at 11:00 and the session runs until 14:00 (PDT on the page, please note the local Oxford timing may vary; check registration for precise timings). This is a great opportunity to see practical AI in action, hear from practitioners, and connect with peers who are building with AI every day. Why attend: - See up close the kinds of AI projects redefining technology and human potential in 2026. - Learn from practitioners about real-world challenges and actionable takeaways you can apply in your own work. - Grow your network with other developers, researchers, product folks, and AI enthusiasts who share a hands-on mindset. What you can expect: - Three focused talks, each addressing a different dimension of practical AI: • What I Learned Building With LLMs — a technical breakdown of building an AI-enabled product with real-life learnings and insights. • How To Be More Productive Using AI — a practical demo and step-by-step guide on using AI to speed up and improve tasks. • What Does The Future Look Like With AI? — a theoretical look at AI’s impact on work, life, and society. - After the talks, pizza, drinks, and casual networking to connect with speakers and attendees. Audience and format: - Targeted at developers, product managers, researchers, students, and curious professionals who want concrete, applicable AI knowledge. - In-person meetup format with short talks and plenty of time for discussion and networking. Logistics: - Venue: Habakkuk Room, Jesus College, Turl St, Oxford. - Organiser: Mindstone. - This is a single, scheduled event in Oxford (not a multi-event listing). Space is limited, so booking ahead is recommended. Registration: - To secure a spot and view the latest agenda, visit the event page at the Mindstone community site: https://community.mindstone.com/events/mindstone-oxford-march-ai-meetup-2026. Find more AI events in Oxford and beyond on Create With: [Oxford](/cities/oxford) | Explore more [automation events](/directory/events?topic=automation).