AI for Good: Celebrating the University of Bristol’s National AI Award
AI for Good: Shaping the future together, celebrating innovation, connecting minds (in-person)
Date and time
Location
Victoria Rooms
88 Queens Road Clifton BS8 1SA United KingdomAbout this event
- Event lasts 3 hours
Audience Level: Open to all
Open to all interested in data science and AI – registration essential.
Session Information:
Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the University of Bristol’s achievement as University of the Year at the National AI Awards 2024, a major milestone recognising our leadership in responsible, innovative AI research.
AI for Good is more than a celebration, it’s a chance to explore the real impact of AI in the world around us. This special event brings together researchers, students, collaborators, policymakers, community groups, and members of the public to spotlight the people and projects driving positive change through AI. From health, climate, environment and wellbeing to society and ethics, we’ll hear from speakers working across a range of disciplines and areas, all united by a shared belief in using technology for good.
Expect headline talks, a lively panel discussion, interactive exhibitions, and opportunities to connect with others over food and drink. Whether you’re deep in AI research, exploring its societal impacts, working in a related field, or just curious, this event is for you.
Come along to celebrate innovation, connect with brilliant minds, and be part of the conversation about AI that matters.
Spaces are free but limited—please register early to secure your free place. This event is in-person only but will be recorded.
Intended Learning Outcomes:
- Gain insight into cutting-edge research taking place at the University of Bristol.
- Increased understanding of the societal impacts and ethical considerations of AI.
- Discover opportunities for collaboration and community building with a focus on using AI for positive social impact.
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Panellists:
Seth Bullock (He/Him)
Seth Bullock is a professor in the Computer Science department at the University of Bristol. His research interests span artificial intelligence, artificial life, evolutionary biology and cognitive science and he has worked on applying computational modelling approaches to a diverse set of topics ranging from archaeology to zoology with a particular focus on understanding collective behaviour in natural and artificial systems. He has twice been elected to the board of the International Society for Artificial Life, has undertaken consultancy for the UK government on complexity in ICT and financial systems, and is a fellow of the European Centre for Living Technology. He is currently Director of the UKRI National Research Hub in AI for Collective Intelligence.https://ai4ci.ac.uk/
Colin Gavaghan (He/Him)
Colin Gavaghan is Professor of Digital Futures at the University of Bristol, based between the Bristol Digital Futures Institute and the Law School. Prior to that, he was the inaugural holder of the Law Foundation Chair of Law & Emerging Technologies at the University of Otago in New Zealand. His research interests are in health law and the regulation of emerging technologies. His most recent book was the co-authored Citizen’s Guide to Artificial intelligence (MIT Press, 2021.) In addition to academic activities, Colin has advised the New Zealand government on digital technologies, served as the first chair of NZ Police’s Expert Panel on Emerging Technologies (on which he now serves as an international expert), and spent several years as a member of New Zealand’s regulatory body for assisted reproduction.
Sidharth Jaggi (He/Him)
Sidharth (Sid) Jaggi (B.Tech. IIT Bombay 2000, M.S./Ph.D. CalTech 2006, all in electrical engineering, Post-Doctoral Associate MIT 2006). He joined The Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2007, and the School of Mathematics at the University of Bristol in 2020, where he is currently a Professor of Information and Coding Theory. His research group (somewhat unwillingly) calls itself the CAN-DO-IT Team (Codes, Algorithms, Networks: Design and Optimization for Information Theory) — his research involves identifying fundamental limits of information-processing systems such as data storage, communication, estimation, classification etc (especially those where a potentially malicious adversary is aiming to subvert this information-processing task), and devising algorithms that approach these limits.
Simon McIntosh-Smith (He/Him)
Professor Simon McIntosh-Smith is the founder and Director of the Bristol Centre for Supercomputing, which runs the UK’s Isambard-AI and Isambard 3 services. He began his career in industry as a microprocessor architect, first at Inmos and STMicro in the 1990s, before co-designing the world's first fully programmable GPU at Pixelfusion in 1999. In 2002 he co-founded ClearSpeed Technology where, as Director of Architecture and Applications, he co-developed the first modern many-core HPC accelerators. He previously founded the HPC Research Group in Bristol, where his research interests include advanced computer architectures and performance portability.
Bristol Data Week 2025
This event is part of Bristol Data Week 2025, organised by the Jean Golding Institute taking place from Monday 2nd June - Friday 6th June. Bristol Data Week is a leading platform for learning, discussion, and collaboration in data science and AI. It brings together researchers, industry experts, policymakers, and community groups to explore the latest advancements in data and technology, addressing real-world challenges and shaping the future of responsible AI.
This year, we will be running a week long series of events featuring:
- Expert-led workshops and training on cutting-edge data science and AI topics.
- Thought-provoking panel discussions with leading voices in the field.
- Opportunities to network with researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers.
Keep up to date with activities happening throughout Bristol Data Week on the Jean Golding Institute website, follow us on Bluesky, LinkedIn and tag us with #BristolDataWeek2025 or #BDW2025.
Please be aware that photography and recording of the sessions may be taking place. Please let us know if you would not like to be filmed by contacting jgi-admin@bristol.ac.uk
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