Global technology organisations join forces for key Exeter conference

ExIST (Exeter Initiative for Science & Technology), the STEMM initiative from Exeter Chamber has announced the first of a new series of leadership events - Navigating the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Frontier.

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) focussed event will take place on Thursday December 7 from 8.30am to 11.30am at The Hall, Stepcote Hill, Exeter.

Attendees at the event will hear from global technology business leaders including PwC’s CTO Dominic Mac, and Accenture Director, Tom Morgan. The Earl of Devon and Partner at Michelmores, Charles Courtenay will join the keynote speaker line up.

Event speakers will highlight the responsible adoption of AI and ML within leadership, share their thoughts on the ethics around AI and ML and lead discussions on AI and Sustainability considerations.

ExIST now under the leadership of James Cater, Exeter Chamber board director and CEO of Fraser Anti-Static Techniques. He said: “As the new Chair of ExIST, I’m excited to bring some of the world’s leading tech speakers to Exeter to share their in-depth knowledge and passion for AI and ML in the modern business world. We also have two more speakers to add to our line-up, which we will be sharing very soon.

“I’d also like to welcome our newest sponsor, Optimising IT who join our key sponsors and partners; NatWest, Thompson Jenner LLP, University of Exeter, SETsquared Exeter, Exeter Science Park and Bitpod. Their support is so important to enable us to deliver topical and essential events such as this.”

Tickets  are available to purchase now at an early bird price of just £15+VAT for Chamber members and £30+VAT for non-Chamber members until Friday November 10. Open ticket sales will close on Friday December 1.

For more information and to purchase tickets visit the Exeter Chamber website.

Tickets include breakfast refreshments and bites.

Attendees that book on to the event will have the opportunity to connect with other professionals in the Exeter business community and participate in Q&As.