An Industrial AI revolution is underway in the UK. Whether its predictive maintenance that minimises downtime, productivity-enhancing advanced process automation, or smarter supply chain management boosting agility and resilience, industries are seeing the potential of this game-changing technology.
techUK’s new Industrial AI Sprint campaign will bring these transformative technologies to life, demonstrating how Industrial AI can tackle industry challenges, improve efficiencies, increase productivity,
Through this launch event, we are delighted to bring together a broad range of stakeholders from across industry and policymaking to explore and showcase Industrial AI’s real-world impact. Attendees will gain valuable insights, hear success stories from businesses already leveraging AI, and discuss key challenges and opportunities in this rapidly evolving landscape.
Join us for an afternoon of insightful discussions, followed by a networking session. Sign-up to secure your spot now!
Confirmed speakers include:
Dr Saleh Seyedzadeh
Ella Shoup
Nathan Brown
Cormac McAteer
Dr David Smith
Event agenda:
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Opening remarks | 15.00-15.05
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Fireside chat – Industrial AI’s Real-World Impact | 15.05-15.35
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Panel discussion – Meet the Industrial AI Advocates | 15.35-16.35
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Presentation – Industrial AI in Action | 16.35-17.05
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Closing remarks | 17.05-17.10
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Networking session | 17.10 onwards
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The economic growth and productivity gain that AI can unlock is vast, but to fully harness this transformative opportunity, immediate action is required. Our aim is to ensure the UK seizes the opportunities presented by AI technology and continues to be a world leader in AI development.
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Usman Ikhlaq
Usman Ikhlaq
Usman joined techUK in January 2024 as Programme Manager for Artificial Intelligence.
He leads techUK’s AI Adoption programme, supporting members of all sizes and sectors in adopting AI at scale. His work involves identifying barriers to adoption, exploring solutions, and helping to unlock AI’s transformative potential, particularly its benefits for people, the economy, society, and the planet. He is also committed to advancing the UK’s AI sector and ensuring the UK remains a global leader in AI by working closely with techUK members, the UK Government, regulators, and devolved and local authorities.
Since joining techUK, Usman has delivered a regular drumbeat of activity to engage members and advance techUK's AI programme. This has included two campaign weeks, the creation of the AI Adoption Hub (now the AI Hub), the AI Leader's Event Series, the Putting AI into Action webinar series and the Industrial AI sprint campaign.
Before joining techUK, Usman worked as a policy, regulatory and government/public affairs professional in the advertising sector. He has also worked in sales, marketing, and FinTech.
Usman holds an MSc from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), a GDL and LLB from BPP Law School, and a BA from Queen Mary University of London.
When he isn’t working, Usman enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He also has a keen interest in running, reading and travelling.
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