AI readiness workshop for small and medium businesses

A collaborative workshop to bridge the gap between cutting-edge academic research and practical business applications.

Key Information:

Date and time: Thu 08 May 2025
09:30 - 15:00
Location: UWE Bristol Business School, Frenchay Campus, Further info
Contact: Dr Basil Omar Basil.Omar@uwe.ac.uk Nhi Ho Nhi.Ho@uwe.ac.uk
Cost: Free
Attendance: Booking required

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Description

Join us for an exclusive workshop designed to bridge the gap between cutting-edge academic research and practical business applications. This workshop is tailored for business leaders, innovators and decision-makers who are keen to explore how to successfully and ethically integrate AI into business operations.

We are pleased to offer free breakfast and lunch for all workshop participants, please let us know if you have any dietary requirements via our booking form.

Workshop objectives

Understand AI readiness: what it means and why it is vital for your business. Hands-on activities to assess your current AI readiness and identify areas for improvement.
Discover latest research findings: gain insights from our recent research on AI readiness in SMEs. Understand the key factors driving successful AI adoption and the common challenges businesses face.
Evaluate AI readiness in your business: refine the framework with real-world insights from diverse sectors, directly contributing to academic knowledge and future research.
Network and knowledge exchange: connect with peers from various industries and AI adoption levels. Share experiences, best practices and strategies for integrating AI into business operations.

Who should attend

Are you considering adopting AI in your business but not sure where to start? This workshop is perfect for:

Business leaders and executives
Business managers and team members
Entrepreneurs and SME owners

About Bristol Business School, UWE Bristol

Generating new ideas, valuing different perspectives and embracing diverse experiences to shape the future of global business — that’s Bristol Business School, a community of creative thinkers, researchers and problem solvers. Join us and become part of a community dedicated to finding new ways to solve the challenges shaping today’s world.

Workshop Facilitation Team:

Dr. Basil Omar
Dr. Christopher Lipp
Nhi Ho
Michal Bobula

Workshop agenda

09:30 10:00	Welcome and arrival with hot drinks and light breakfast
10:00-10:15	Ice breaking and warm up
10:15-10:45	Generative AI for business: Motivation, Strategy and Governance
10:45-11:00	Coffee break
11:00-12:00	AI readiness part 1: Research dissemination and AI readiness wheel
12:00-12:45	Lunch
12:45-13:45	Bridging the gap between academia and industry
13:45-14:15	AI readiness part 2: Knowledge exchange on AI readiness
14:15-15:00	Discussion and networking

Registration and tickets

Cost: Free
Attendance: Booking required

How to find us

The venue location will be shared when your registration is confirmed.

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Location

UWE Bristol Business School
Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
UK

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Accessibility

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