The AI Playbook: Fast Wins, Real Demos, No Hype (duplicate - cancel this one)

Value-packed in-person meetup for tech leaders on the South Coast to cut through the AI hype and focus on real business outcomes. Stop chasing AI as a buzzword and start solving problems by identifying where AI actually fits your organisation. This Southampton-area event gives senior tech leaders a practical framework to evaluate AI opportunities, rather than skim the surface of hype. What you’ll get: - A clear two-part program: an expert talk on identifying business problems and where AI fits, followed by a focused short workshop to apply the ideas to real scenarios. - Real-world focus: leave with actionable steps to determine whether AI initiatives will deliver measurable value, or if a different approach is more appropriate. - Networking with peers: connect with fellow leaders from the South Coast technology community, share experiences, and explore potential collaborations. - A concrete in-person format: doors open at 6:30 pm, with talks starting at 7:00 pm and a 8:00–8:30 pm workshop, culminating in drinks and networking. Details: - Date and time: Thursday, 9 April 2026, 18:30–21:00 (BST) - Location: Clockwise Southampton - Coworking & Office Space, 1 Grosvenor Square, Southampton SO15 2JU, United Kingdom. In-person, all ages welcomed. - Organizer: Jon Martin presents South Coast Technology Leaders - What to expect: an engaging talk by Justin on identifying business problems and where AI fits, followed by a short workshop to apply the concepts to your context. Who should attend: - CTOs, CIOs, VP Engineering, engineering managers, and founders in the Southampton region looking to ground AI initiatives in practical business value. - Teams exploring AI adoption, automation opportunities, or no-code/low-code AI enablement to accelerate projects without hype. Why this matters: - In a landscape flooded with AI hype, attendees gain a disciplined approach to decide when AI is the right tool and how to design projects that deliver tangible impact. - The event emphasizes practical outcomes over buzzwords, helping you prioritise problems worth solving and measure progress effectively. Registration and more: - Registration is via Eventbrite. If you’re in the [Southampton](https://www.createwith.com/cities/southampton) area, this is a valuable opportunity to learn, discuss, and network with local peers. - Find more AI and automation events in [London](https://www.createwith.com/cities/london) or search for more [automation events](/directory/events?topic=aut

Why attend this workshop? If you’re exploring how AI technologies intersect with law, policy and social equity, this is a rare, rigorous, cross-disciplinary space to interrogate the equality impacts of AI systems and to discuss practical frameworks for more inclusive governance. The one-day event at the University of Southampton brings together scholars and practitioners to examine where AI can reduce harm and where it may inadvertently reproduce or worsen social inequality, with a strong emphasis on rights-based, participatory approaches to AI design and regulation. What to expect: - A critical, research-informed program addressing algorithmic biases across contexts such as policing, healthcare, immigration welfare systems, and workplace governance by algorithmic management. - Deliberations on current and emerging legal and regulatory responses to AI harms, with an emphasis on inclusivity, accountability, and governance. - Cross-disciplinary discussions that connect technology, law, policy, and social justice, aiming to develop practical strategies for designing AI systems that respect rights and promote equality. Speakers and contributors: The event features notable researchers and practitioners including Vanessa Ho (Queen Mary University London), Monique Munarini (University of Pisa), Anastasia Karagianni (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), Tsachi Keren-Paz and Maria Tzanou (University of Sheffield), Holli Sargeant (St John’s College, Cambridge), and Raphaële Xenidis (Sciences Po Law School). These confirmed voices will anchor plenaries and give attendees a concrete sense of how academic insights translate into policy and practice. Call for Papers (CfP): The organisers invite abstract submissions up to 500 words to scclaw@soton.ac.uk. The CfP closes with a deadline of 5 January 2026, and acceptances are communicated by the end of January. This reflects a collaborative, scholarly approach, encouraging contributions from diverse disciplines. Logistics and funding: There is no attendance fee for the workshop. Limited travel and accommodation support may be available for participants who lack institutional funds. Interested contributors should email the conference organising committee for details on eligibility and travel arrangements. Organisers: Research Centre for Law and Technology and Stefan Cross Centre for Women, Equality and Law, University of Southampton. For more information, visit the event page at the official site and consider submitting an abst