Tech Builders plus EU AI Act - Risks and Rewards.
About this Event
What Makes Founders Succeed? Plus EU AI Act - Risks and Rewards.
Join us at Grainger Hub for a special TechNext Festival fringe event delivered in partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs, Tech Builders and Peter Pease Learning Psychology
Tech Builders is a free co-working club bringing together the North East's best founders, operators and builders for a morning of real work alongside people who actually get it. No panels, no pitch competitions, no awkward networking. Just focused time, smart people, and the kind of conversations that move things forward.
The session begins with Steven, founder of Barclays Eagle Labs and now a mentor through SR&F, sharing lessons from more than 30 years supporting entrepreneurs, innovators and high-growth businesses. Drawing on his experience building one of the UK's most influential startup support networks, Steven will explore the habits, decisions and behaviours that consistently help founders succeed.
Following the presentation, selected founders will have the opportunity to take part in pre-arranged mentoring conversations with Steven, providing tailored advice and guidance on their current challenges and growth ambitions.
We then move into a Lunch & Learn session with Dr Peter Pease, business psychologist, researcher and AI capability specialist. As AI tools become embedded into everyday business software, many organisations are adopting AI without fully understanding the implications for governance, compliance and data protection.
Dr Pease will explain what business owners, founders and leaders need to know about AI in plain English, including:
- The practical implications of the EU AI Act for UK businesses
- UK GDPR and AI-related data protection responsibilities
- Simple steps to reduce AI-related risk in your organisation
- Research insights into how high-performing organisations develop AI capability
- Why smaller businesses can gain a competitive advantage through responsible AI adoption
Whether you're building a startup, scaling a business, or simply trying to navigate the opportunities and risks of AI, this event offers practical insights, expert guidance and valuable networking opportunities.
This event is part of TechNext Festival Week and is hosted at Grainger Hub in partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs, Tech Builders and Peter Pease Learning Psychology.
Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Dr Steven Roberts
Host: Dr Steven Roberts
Info: Tech Builders is a free co-working club bringing together the North East's best founders, operators and builders for a morning of real work alongside people who actually get it. No panels, no pitch competitions, no awkward networking. Just focused time, smart people, and the kind of conversations that move things forward.
The session begins with Steven, founder of Barclays Eagle Labs and now a mentor through SR&F, sharing lessons from more than 30 years supporting entrepreneurs, innovators and high-growth businesses. Drawing on his experience building one of the UK's most influential startup support networks, Steven will explore the habits, decisions and behaviours that consistently help founders succeed.
Following the presentation, selected founders will have the opportunity to take part in pre-arranged mentoring conversations with Steven, providing tailored advice and guidance on their current challenges and growth ambitions
🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Co - Working
Host: Tech Builders Newcastle
Info: Tech Builders is a free co-working club bringing together the North East's best founders, operators and builders for a morning of real work alongside people who actually get it. No panels, no pitch competitions, no awkward networking. Just focused time, smart people, and the kind of conversations that move things forward.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch & Learn - Dr Peter Pease, EU AI Act Risks & Rewards
Info: Lunch & Learn session with Dr Peter Pease, business psychologist, researcher and AI capability specialist. As AI tools become embedded into everyday business software, many organisations are adopting AI without fully understanding the implications for governance, compliance and data protection.
Dr Pease will explain what business owners, founders and leaders need to know about AI in plain English, including:
The practical implications of the EU AI Act for UK businesses
UK GDPR and AI-related data protection responsibilities
Simple steps to reduce AI-related risk in your organisation
Research insights into how high-performing organisations develop AI capability
Why smaller businesses can gain a competitive advantage through responsible AI adoption
Where is it happening?
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