techUK is delighted to partner with Shoosmiths to host this event as part of the Leeds Digital Festival at Shoosmiths offices in Leeds.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the world of business, creating new opportunities for innovation, efficiency and growth. However, AI also poses significant challenges and risks to businesses, such as ethical, legal, trust and regulatory issues, as well as broader workforce and infrastructure requirements.
This event will explore the key topics listed below through a panel of expert speakers from the legal, public and private sectors, including Alex Kirkhope, Partner and Head of AI at Shoosmiths. The event will be moderated by techUK facilitating a lively and engaging discussion with the audience.
The event is part of the Leeds Digital Festival, a two-week celebration of digital culture that showcases the diverse and vibrant digital sector in Leeds and the wider region. The event will take place at Shoosmiths' Leeds office, located in the heart of the city centre, on 19/09/2024, from 12:00 to 15:00. The event is free to attend, but registration is required.
Key topics
- The current state and future trends of AI in Yorkshire and the UK
- The opportunities and benefits of AI for businesses and society in the region
- The barriers and challenges to AI investment and adoption in the region, such as infrastructure, skills, funding, regulation and ethics
- The role and vision of devolved government in supporting and promoting AI in the region
- The best practices and lessons learned from leading regional tech businesses that are using or developing AI solutions
- The legal and regulatory implications and risks of AI, and how to mitigate them
- The ethical and social responsibilities and opportunities of AI, and how to ensure fairness, transparency and accountability
Matt Robinson
Matt Robinson
Matt is techUK’s Head of Nations and Regions.
Matt is leading techUK’s work with members and stakeholders across the UK to increase the Local Digital Capital across the UK’s nation and regions, build communities and to ensure that digital technology plays a key part the post-COVID-19 levelling-up recovery.
Prior to joining techUK, Matt worked for several national education charities and membership bodies to develop their regional partnerships with schools, academy trusts, local authorities, and other stakeholders. He’s also worked with local authority leaders and other stakeholders to engage communities, work with elected members and improve public services.
He holds a BA in Politics from the University of York and an MA in International Relations from the University of Leeds. Away from work he’s a keen football fan and golfer.
If you’d like to find out more about our work in the nations and regions please get in touch with Matt:
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Ileana Lupsa
Ileana Lupsa
Ileana Lupsa is the Programme Manager for Local Public Services and Nations and Regions, at techUK.
Ileana studied electronics, telecommunications and IT as an undergraduate, followed by an MSc in engineering and project management at Coventry University.
She refined her programme management expertise through her most recent roles working in the automotive industry.
Ileana is passionate about sustainability and creating a positive impact globally through innovation.
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Matt Robinson
Matt Robinson
Matt is techUK’s Head of Nations and Regions.
Matt is leading techUK’s work with members and stakeholders across the UK to increase the Local Digital Capital across the UK’s nation and regions, build communities and to ensure that digital technology plays a key part the post-COVID-19 levelling-up recovery.
Prior to joining techUK, Matt worked for several national education charities and membership bodies to develop their regional partnerships with schools, academy trusts, local authorities, and other stakeholders. He’s also worked with local authority leaders and other stakeholders to engage communities, work with elected members and improve public services.
He holds a BA in Politics from the University of York and an MA in International Relations from the University of Leeds. Away from work he’s a keen football fan and golfer.
If you’d like to find out more about our work in the nations and regions please get in touch with Matt:
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Website:
- techuk.org,,techuk.org,
Ileana Lupsa
Ileana Lupsa
Ileana Lupsa is the Programme Manager for Local Public Services and Nations and Regions, at techUK.
Ileana studied electronics, telecommunications and IT as an undergraduate, followed by an MSc in engineering and project management at Coventry University.
She refined her programme management expertise through her most recent roles working in the automotive industry.
Ileana is passionate about sustainability and creating a positive impact globally through innovation.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Twitter:
- @IleanaLupsa
- Website:
- www.techUK.org
- LinkedIn:
- www.linkedin.com/in/ileana-lupsa
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