Peterborough AI Summit 2.0

Schedule

Wed Feb 04 2026 at 01:00 pm to 06:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

ARU Peterborough | Peterborough, EN

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

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

Are you trying to understand how AI will impact your business in the next year? Are you curious about the ethical considerations of an AI-driven world?

Join us at the second Peterborough AI Summit as we share experiences, ask questions, and leave with practical insights about ways artificial intelligence is changing our professional and personal lives.

AI Summit agenda

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

1:45-1:55 - Introductions with Bill Banham, Co-founder of the Peterborough AI Summit and Professor Tom Williamson, Assistant Principal at Anglia Ruskin University

1:55-2:05 - Partner talks featuring Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and more

2:05-3:35 - Multiple speakers including:

  • Prof Yonghong Peng, Professor of Artificial Intelligence at ARU Cambridge
  • Charlotte Horobin, Chief Executive at Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce
  • Giancarlo Erra, Lead AI Consultant at Altaire Limited and Co-founder of the Peterborough AI Summit

3:35-3:55 - Break

3:55-4:35 - Panel 1: AI, Automation, and the Future of Human Work with:

  • Bill Banham, Editor at HR Gazette and Co-founder of the Peterborough AI Summit
  • Jo Stansfield, Founder & Director at Inclusioneering Ltd and Trustee at BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
  • Eva Woods, Skills and Employment Policy Officer at Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
  • Richard Simmons, Director at Arthur

4:35-5:15 - Panel 2: How AI is Impacting Education with:

  • Professor Tom Williamson, Assistant Principal at Anglia Ruskin University
  • Olly Rowland, Partnerships Manager at Inspire 2 Ignite CIC
  • Nick Frank, Strategic Projects Manager Cambridgeshire at Chamber of Commerce

5:15-5:25 - Wrap up and thanks

5:25-6:30 - Final networking

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 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.

Past speakers at our AI summits include

  • Matthew Buskell, Cortex Generative AI Lead for UKI at Google
  • Jodie Hosmer, Head of Legal Operations at Mills & Reeve
  • Al Kingsley, MBE, Advisory Board Member, Regional Directorate, East of England. Advisory Board Member, Regional Directorate, East of England. Department for Education
  • Alex Hughes, Chair at Inspire 2 Ignite (moderator)
  • Lorraine Canham, HR Director and Consultant
  • Storm Rae, Lecturer in Applied Digital Technologies at Cranfield University
  • Chris Baker, Innovation Manager at Norfolk County Council

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is a combined authority covering the ceremonial county of Cambridgeshire in the East of England. The authority was established on 3 March 2017. The authority is led by the directly elected Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Learn more at cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk

ARU Peterborough

ARU Peterborough is an innovative global university with students from 185 countries coming to study on campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough and London. Learn more: aru.ac.uk

Disrupt Cambridge

Disrupt Cambridge is an information exchange designed to energise, inform and empower executives, business leaders, and people in and around HR. 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 talks here to get a feel for what to expect: disrupthr.co/city/cambridge

HR Gazette

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


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DATA PRIVACY & GDPR

This event is hosted by ARU Peterborough and produced by Tweetify.it 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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ARU Peterborough, Bishop's Road, Peterborough, United Kingdom

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