Mindstone Oxford March AI Meetup

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

Join the Civic AI Conference in Oxford on 25 March 2026 at Rhodes House to explore the Civic AI approach and the '6-packs of care' framework, hosted by IEAI. What you’ll gain: - A clear understanding of the Civic AI approach and how AI can be designed and deployed with public good in mind, spanning academia, industry, civil society and policy. - Live demonstrations and collaborative sessions that aim to co-develop responsible AI solutions for civic challenges. - An opportunity to hear from leaders in ethics, governance and AI policy, with distinguished speakers including Dr Caroline Emmer De Albuquerque Green (Director of Research, Institute for Ethics in AI) and Ambassador Audrey Tang (Senior Accelerator Fellow, IEAI). - Insight into the 6-packs of care framework and how it can guide ethical, inclusive, and accountable AI in public sector contexts. Event details: - Date: Wednesday, 25 March 2026 - Time: 09:00 – 17:00 - Venue: Rhodes House, South Park Road, Oxford - Open to the public, but places are limited. You will be notified by Friday 13 March 2026 whether you have been allocated a place. Registration is via the event page. Why this matters: - The conference brings together academics, people from tech and the private sector, civil society and policy to discuss, demonstrate and co-create Civic AI solutions. Expect cross-disciplinary dialogue on how AI can support civic life, governance and public good, with practical takeaways you can apply in real-world contexts. - For those interested in ethics-first AI, governance, or using AI to improve public services, this is an opportunity to connect with peers and potential collaborators. Registration and further information: - This event page serves as your registration hub. You’ll be notified of allocation by the deadline mentioned above. - Read more about the 6-pack of care framework at https://6pack.care/ and explore related governance resources. - Registration link (and updates) available on the event page: https://afp.oxford-aiethics.ox.ac.uk/event/civic-ai-conference Cross-linking and resources: - Find more AI events in [Oxford](https://www.createwith.com/cities/oxford) - Learn about the broader civic AI and automation landscape and related topics through our directory, including [automation](/directory/events?topic=automation) and [ai-agents](/tools/ai-agents) - For context on tools and platforms used in civic AI projects, browse associated tools in our directory. Note: This is a conference-style