Norwich AI Summit 4.0

Schedule

Thu Nov 20 2025 at 01:00 pm to 06:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Duke Street Riverside, Norwich University of the Arts | Norwich, EN

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Join tech enthusiasts for an afternoon of AI-related speakers, panels, and networking.
About this Event

Norwich AI Summit: Exploring the Future of AI in Business and Society

Are you trying to understand how AI will continue to impact your business in the 2020s? Are you curious about the ethical considerations of an AI-driven world?
Join us at the 4th Norwich AI Summit as we share experiences, ask questions, and leave with practical insights about ways artificial intelligence is changing our professional and personal lives.

Norwich AI Summit Agenda

1:00-1:45 - Registration and networking - drinks and nibbles provided

1:45-2:00 - Intros - Giancarlo Erra, Founder of CopyForge and AudioShapes, Bill Banham, Editor at The HR Gazette, and Kirk Woolford, Director of the Institute for Creative Technology at Norwich University of the Arts

2:00-3:20 - Multiple speakers including:

  • Matthew Buskell, Cortex Generative AI Lead for UKI at Google
  • Giancarlo Erra, Founder of CopyForge and AudioShapes
  • Helen L. Bear PhD, AI & Machine Learning Consultant
  • Dr. Chen Mao Davies, CEO at Anya and Oscar and BAFTA winner

3:20-3:35 - Networking break

3:35-4:20 - Panel 1: How AI is Impacting Our Personal Lives

4:20-4:30 - Networking break

4:30-5:15 - Panel 2: How AI is Impacting Work and Education featuring:

  • Bill Banham, Editor at The HR Gazette
  • Chris Baker, Innovation Manager at Norfolk County Council
  • Mike O'Flynn, Senior Account Lead at Samphire

5:25-5:30 - Wrap up with Giancarlo Erra and Bill Banham

5:30-6:30 - Final networking

Past speakers include:

  • Sam Pittam-Smith, Director of Strategy, Design & Delivery at Norfolk County Council
  • Storm Rae, Lecturer in Applied Digital Technologies at Cranfield University
  • Chris Baker, Innovation Manager at Norfolk County Council
  • James Gardiner, Director of Employability and Associate Professor in Marketing and Management at Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia
  • Thomas Panton, Startup Mentor at Undaunted (formerly the Centre for Climate Change Innovation)
  • Kim Uzzell, Director at The Financial Wellbeing Academy - Fast Tech, Slow Thinking
  • Katie Snell, Innovation and Sectors Coordinator at Connected Innovation
  • Chris Ballard, Data Science Consultant at Justified AI
  • Kirsty Jarvis, Founder of Luminous PR
  • Paul Kitley, Director at TEC Partners
  • Stephen Rumbelow, Fractional CMO & Portfolio Marketing Director at The Marketing Centre
  • Lucy Westlake, Director at People and You
  • Archie Williamson, Head of Content at Atlas SEO
  • Kul Mahay, Founder and Chief Executive Officer Ignite Your Inner Potential

Why Attend the AI Summit?

  • Gain insights into the evolving landscape of AI and its future implications
  • Discover how AI is reshaping work dynamics, communication, and interaction
  • Network with local business leaders, tech experts, and fellow enthusiasts
  • Engage with thought-provoking talks and discussions on AI ethics and innovation
  • Plenty of networking and Q&A
  • Earlybird tickets are absolutely free!

Who Should Attend the AI Summit?

The Norwich AI Summit welcomes anyone with an interest in AI's influence on work and personal life. Whether you're a business professional, tech enthusiast, or curious mind, this summit is tailored to empower you with knowledge and insights.

Benefits

  • Unlock the Power of AI for Your Business
  • Transform your business strategy with AI-generated insights
  • Elevate customer support experiences using AI-powered solutions
  • Enhance your competitive edge with strategic AI implementation

Don't miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape. Register now and secure your spot at the forefront of AI innovation!

Partners

DisruptHR Norwich

DisruptHR Norwich is an information exchange designed to energise, inform and empower executives, business leaders, and people in and around HR. DisruptHR returns to Norwich straight after the AI Summit! AI Summit attendees can join us for combined networking between 5 and 6:30 pm. The DisruptHR speakers will then present their ideas. The format:12-14 local business experts will present for 5 minutes each. It's fast-paced, entertaining, and lots of fun! Check out past DisruptHR Norwich talks here to get a feel for what to expect.

HR Gazette

HR Gazette and the HRchat Podcast publishes the latest opinions, reviews, and news for pros interested in HR Technology, Talent, DEI, Performance, Wellness, Learning, and Leadership. Learn more: hrgazette.com

Norwich University Of The Arts

Norwich University of the Arts (NUA) is a forward-thinking university with a rich history of providing outstanding creative education. Learn more: norwichuni.ac.uk

Inspire 2 Ignite CIC

Empowering young people (16-24) to build sustainable and equitable communities. We do this through entrepreneurial experiences and events that connect them with industries and employers who value entrepreneurial thinking. Learn more: inspire2ignite.co.uk

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DATA PRIVACY & GDPR

This event is hosted by Norwich University of the Arts and produced by and Iceni Media Inc. Your data security is taken seriously. To inform you of future events, we would like to use the information you supply during registration and you will have the option to opt-in to this as you register. You can also opt-out at any time. In the spirit of the event and to allow the sponsors of this event to continue the conversation, your registration details will be passed to our partners. You can opt out of their communications at any time including during registration. You can see more about the security of your data on the Privacy Policy at The HR Gazette.


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Duke Street Riverside, Norwich University of the Arts, 26 Duke St, Norwich, United Kingdom

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