AI: what does it mean for research, for society and for you?

Artificial intelligence (AI) and especially generative AI has been hitting the headlines. AI seems to present us with extensive opportunities, whilst there are also warnings of significant downsides.

But what exactly is AI, and how could it affect us in our work and daily lives?

Join us, for a lively and frank discussion with leading European experts, examining the big issues behind AI.

We welcome everyone who is curious about AI and wants to find out more.  This event is completely open, free, and with lunch and networking opportunities.

We are running a poster and video competition too, with a cash prize; more details to follow.

This event is organised by Connects-UK, a partnership to foster scientific collaboration between Europe and the UK, and supported by Academia Europaea Cardiff, part of a pan-European academy promoting research excellence and science for policy.

Travel subsidies are available for attendees. To find out more, please contact info@connects-uk.org

Programme

The programme is currently under development and subject to change. Please visit the Connects UK website for latest information.

12.00 Free networking lunch

13.15 Welcome and housekeeping

• Professor Ole Petersen, Director, Academia Europaea Cardiff
• Jas Pal Badyal, Chief Scientific Advisor for Wales, Welsh Government
• Alvaro Garcia-Delgado, Delegation of the EU to the UK TBC

13.30 Keynote: What is AI, why now, where is it going?

14.00 Panel 1: What will be the impact of AI on society? 

• Cecilia Rikap, Head of Research and Associate Professor in Economics, UCL
• Gemma Newlands, Departmental Research Lecturer in AI & Work, Oxford Internet Institute, Oxford University Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP)

14.50 Coffee break

15.10 Panel 2: How will AI impact research?

• Professor Ole Petersen, Director, Academia Europaea Cardiff, Chair

16.00 Announcement of prize winners

16.15 Close