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SUMMARY:X3AI – Workshop I– Academic-Industry AI Alignment
DESCRIPTION:FREE TO ATTEND\, X3AI event with the University of Southampton Business School\, – a day where research meets the real world\, and businesses discover what AI can genuinely do for them. \n\n\nTIME:      9am – 4pm \n\n\n                  (attendees can choose to attend in the morning or afternoon if there are particular topics of interest) \nBeyond the AI and automation being marketed everywhere\, we’ll open a door most businesses don’t know exists: the machine learning\, applied research and funding routes the University offers and how SMEs can access them. \nA few highlights from the day include: \n\n\n→ Engaging with the University and accessing funding\n→ Speakers on AI Governance and more\n→ An academic case study with transferable lessons for SMEs\n→ A local SME on implementing AI in practice\n→ A live Q&A panel\n→ A networking lunch\n→ A one-page action plan to take away \n\n\nWhere industry meets academia and local SMEs leave with a clear plan for AI that actually works. \n\n\nAGENDA \n9:00 AM – 9:30 AM \nWelcome and Coffee \n9:30 AM – 10:00 AM \nIntroductions: Round-the-room introductions and current AI blockers \n10:00 AM – 10:20 AM \nTalk: Why adoption is rising but SME transformation is stalling Danielle Stevenson \n10:20 AM – 10:40 AM \nWays to engage with University and funding opportunities\nToni Martinez \n10:55 AM – 11:25 AM \nAcademic Case Study: Transferable lessons for SMEs\nCarlos Lamas-Fernandez \nOptimising the allocation of MSc projects to students \n11:25 AM – 11:45 AM \nTalk: Upcoming governance and legislation\nAreti Iles \n12:45 PM – 1:30 PM \nQA panel \nPanel members\, both from industry and academy\, will address some questions related to AI and education \n1:30 PM – 2:00 PM \nIndustry case study: how a local SME has implemented AI solutions \n2:20 PM – 3:20 PM \nExercise: Creating a one-page Action Plan \nSummarising main points (raised during the Q&A and other sessions). Discuss further engagement\, including Follow-up workshops. Explore other opportunities. Discuss potential engagement with some of the programmes (e.g. BSc Business and AI) \n\n\nThe University of Southampton Business School are keen to engage with SME’s sharing their knowledge and how they are able to support local companies \nRegister via Eventbrite
URL:https://www.oceanvillage-ic.co.uk/event/x3ai-workshop-i-academic-industry-ai-alignment/
LOCATION:Boldrewood Innovation Campus\, Burgess Road\, Southampton\, SO16 7QF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:OVIC Networking Hub
DESCRIPTION:Free Monthly Networking for Start Ups and Small Businesses in Southampton. \nA monthly Wednesday morning networking group here at OVIC. \nTHIS ISN’T A SECTOR SPECIFIC GROUP. \nIt is designed for start-ups\, founders and small business owners who want to: \n– build meaningful local connections \n– share ideas and challenges \n– learn something new \n– generate referrals \n– start their day productively \nNo hard selling\, no pressure. Just practical conversations and supportive networking in a professional setting. \nIf you are  growing a business in or around Southampton we would love to welcome you. \nLet’s build a stronger local business community together. \nBook your place via Eventbrite
URL:https://www.oceanvillage-ic.co.uk/event/ovic-networking-hub/
LOCATION:Ocean Village Innovation Centre\, Ocean Way\, Southampton\, Hampshire\, S014 3JZ\, Southampton\, S014 3JZ\, United Kingdom
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