Unveiling the Future: AI and Digital Business Innovation Seminar

The AI storm is coming, disrupting the future business landscape. Are you ready?

Be prepared to be blown away at the upcoming half-day AI seminar on the 17th of October, tailored for small to medium-sized enterprises based in Leicestershire!

Get ready for an immersive experience presented by the Leicester Business Advice Service in collaboration with Graffio Art’s Institute, as we dive deep into the world of AI and its pivotal role in digital business transformation.

Brace yourself for thought-provoking discussions on emergent technology, where our speaker Steve Barradell and Guy Boyle will uncover the tangible opportunities and repercussions of big data and AI. And that's not all – we will bring this event to life with a case study that will breathe life into these cutting-edge concepts, making this a can't-miss event for any forward-thinking business professional.

- 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm: networking & buffet lunch.

- 1:00 pm – 1:15 pm: LBAS Welcome and introductions

- 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm: Session 1 (see below for further details)

- 2:15 pm - 2:45 pm: Refreshments

- 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm: Session 2 (see below for further details)

- 3:45 pm - 4:00 pm: Networking opportunities

Unlocking your Potential: Transitioning from Philosophy to Knowledge Management. When we are looking at digital transformation in business we are dealing with knowledge, information and ultimately data. What are the differences? How do we convert one into another? What is the nature of this process?

The AI Landscape Unveiled: Exploring the Future of Artificial Intelligence. What is AI? What does it do? Who are the key players? When is it useful and when is it problematic? We cover different classification systems and technology stacks

Negotiating with Machines. Conversations are replacing code. We are negotiating with machines. Our tools are talking back to us for the first time - are they making sense?

Empowering Your Workflow Through Agency and Automation. How much freedom do we give these tools? How do they work within a digital workflow? Are we transferring job roles to AI agents? Understanding business processes and the suitability for automation.

The event is scheduled for the 17th of October from 1 pm to 4 pm.

This seminar is a collaboration between the Leicestershire Business Advice Service (LBAS) and Graffio Art's Institute, award winners of an Innovate UK grant to deliver training programmes to empower local businesses through artificial intelligence and digital development, delivering this groundbreaking initiative aiming to revolutionise how local businesses leverage AI and digital technologies for growth.

Steve Barradell has more than 20 years of commercial experience in the Data, Insight and B2B Marketing Industries. He has worked with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as International Blue-Chip Tech and finance businesses. For 10 years, he served as a Management and Business Consultant, specialising in working with SME businesses in the East Midlands. Steve is also a mentor on the Enterprise Nation Help to Grow program and a member of the Association of Business Mentors (ABM). Additionally, he is a Creative Business Mentor on the LLEP Create Growth Programme. In 2018, he founded Graffio Arts Ltd. Most recently, he has focused on developing Institute, a co-work and collaborative creative workplace, underpinned by a not-for-profit CIC organisation for the studio workspace.

Guy Boyle - Creative Director Graffio Arts / Institute and has 30+ years of Commercial Design experience working company side, agency side and in consulting roles. He has worked for a host of International Brands including Adidas, Barclays, BBC, The British Museum, Carphone Warehouse, Cartoon Network, EMI, National Gallery, Three Mobile, Uniqlo, Vodafone and many more… Senior Lecturer at UAL / Central St Martins for 7 years and lectured in art & design, the built environment and media, as well as developing the curriculum across courses and disciplines.

Disclaimer: To be able to attend this event you do need to meet the eligible criteria to enrol into the Leicestershire Business Advice Service. This includes being within the eligible areas of, Harborough, Oadby & Wigston, Hinckley & Bosworth, Blaby, Melton and North-West Leicestershire.

Host or Publisher Leicestershire Business Advice Service