AI, Industrial Digitalisation & Technologies at Hopwood Hall College

Join us on Thursday 3rd October at Hopwood Hall College & University Centre for an exciting event. Discover how your business can power up for the future using AI and industrial digitalisation. Expect an action-packed morning as we delve into how new tech is revolutionising business growth.

Hear from industry experts, dip into new technologies and make useful business contacts along the way.

This is an unmissable event for future-focused business leaders, providing invaluable insights for businesses of all sizes.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Available sessions:

• Advanced Technology Showcase - Take a guided tour of our Advanced Technology & Construction Centre and our Green Skills & Utilities Hub – see the wind turbine, solar panels, air source heat pump, Fire & Security workshop, 3D printing, robotics, mechatronics, wind tunnel & CNC machines & more

• Augmented Reality Demos – Dip into the world of Augmented Reality and get a glimpse of how it can be used in a business setting - Try out immersive interactive resources.

• Meet our resident Innovation Advisor (Billy Gilchrist) – Discover how can Ai help your business grow – Learn about using ChatGPT, Gamma, Synthesia and more

• Enterprise Session for start-ups – open to anyone who is sitting on a great idea for a new business and looking for funding advice & guidance

• Marketplace session including:

• Meet the Apprenticeships team,

• Meet The Careers team – Find out how work placements work in practice

• Find out how you can upskill your team: Find out more about the college’s CPD/Flexible Learning training offer

BUSINESS SPEAKERS & LOCAL CASE STUDIES :

specialises in empowering business leaders with the foresight and strategic insights needed to make informed decisions about using artificial intelligence in their organisations.

Richard is the Founder and Executive Chair of MKAI.org – through which he assists governments and organisations to develop, deploy and govern AI.

Richard was regarded as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Leadership in 2023. His profound insights have illuminated lecture halls at globally renowned institutions, including the London School of Economics (LSE), University College London (UCL) and Oxford University, guiding the next generation of tech leaders.

By focusing on the ethical challenges of AI, Richard provides the guidance to navigate transparency, confidentiality, and data privacy issues, ensuring responsible and sustainable AI implementation for all businesses.

- has been at the forefront of pioneering thought and innovation in Manchester for 20 years, delving into how generative AI can revolutionise and streamline businesses. His endeavours aim to uncover innovative solutions and enhance efficiency through the integration of generative AI technologies.

Through his business, Diagonal Thinking, Phil gets under the skin of businesses to understand their ambitions, and to identify the issues that are holding them back. Then he designs and implements pragmatic solutions that help them transform and grow.

If you’re looking to explore new markets for your products or services, and you don’t know where to start then hearing from Phil will bring a fresh perspective and help you build a strategy for success.

SUPPORT : James Crawley, from CDI at Manchester Met and Pamela Betts from University of Salford will explain how your business can access fully funded innovation support, and technical advice for your business.

RESEARCH : Universities in the CDI Consortium share the latest research in digital tech that will be impacting businesses in Greater Manchester.

Register now!

This event will be the 6th CDI Roadshow hosted by GM Colleges. Our first five roadshows sold out, so register early to avoid disappointment

Some background on our programme and partners:

The Centre for Digital Innovation () is a consortium of Greater Manchester universities, GMColleges and industry partners, funded by Innovate UK to create a supercluster of digital expertise to help the region’s businesses achieve their goals through digital innovation.

CDI Roadshows are coordinated by GMColleges to bring insights and opportunities to you, inspiring and enabling change and growth in GM businesses of all sectors and sizes.

Hopwood Hall College Employers - Hopwood Hall College and University Centre

Feedback from our roadshows:

“On behalf of Scan Computers, I am thrilled to be part of the CDI Roadshow, showcasing the latest in digital innovation. It’s an exciting opportunity to connect with local businesses and demonstrate how technology can drive growth and efficiency. Together and through collaboration, we’re helping to shape the future generation of talent across the Greater Manchester region!”

Jamie Higham

AI Enterprise Business Development Manager

"I attended a CDI “Virtual Reality in Business” event in June. A really interesting keynote speaker, a couple of engaging workshop-style discussions and a great demo of the college VR “cave” facility, a technology that I’d love to see my organisation adopt ! A useful and really valuable day"

Ian Belger (Jacobs)

Please note your name and company data may be shared with CDI Project Partners - but only to enable the delivery of this programme.

Host or Publisher GMColleges as a CDI partner