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!!AI: what does it mean for research, for society and for you? 
__Time:__ 20th November 2024, 12.00 – 16.15 UK time\\
__Venue:__ In-person event, Haydn Ellis Building, Cardiff University, Maindy Road
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__Artificial intelligence (AI) and especially generative AI has been hitting the headlines. AI seems to present us with extensive opportunities, whilst there are also warnings of significant downsides. But what exactly is AI, and what how could it affect us in our work and daily lives? Join us, for a lively and frank discussion with leading European experts, examining the big issues behind AI.  We welcome everyone who is curious about AI and wants to find out more.  This event is completely open, free, and with lunch and networking opportunities. __ 
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We are running a poster and video competition too, with a cash prize; more details to follow.
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This event is organised by [Connects-UK|https://connects-uk.org], a partnership to foster scientific collaboration between Europe and the UK, and supported by Academia Europaea [Cardiff Knowledge Hub|https://aecardiffknowledgehub.wales], part of a pan-European academy promoting research excellence and science for policy. 
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Travel subsidies are available for attendees. To find out more, please contact [info@connects-uk.org|mailto:info@connects-uk.org].
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!Registration

Registration will open soon.

!Programme

The programme is currently under development and subject to change. Please visit the [Connects UK website|https://connects-uk.org/event] for latest information.
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__12.00__ Free networking lunch
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__13.15__ Welcome and housekeeping

*[Professor Ole Petersen|Member/Petersen_Ole], Director, Academia Europaea Cardiff Knowledge Hub
*__Jas Pal Badyal__, Chief Scientific Advisor for Wales, Welsh Government  
*__Alvaro Garcia-Delgado__, Delegation of the EU to the UK TBC
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__13.30__ Keynote: ''What is AI, why now, where is it going?''  
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__14.00__ Panel 1: ''What will be the impact of AI on society?'' 
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*__Cecilia Rikap__, Head of Research and Associate Professor in Economics, UCL 
*__Gemma Newland__s, Departmental Research Lecturer in AI &amp; Work, [Oxford Internet Institute|https://www.oii.ox.ac.uk], Oxford University Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) 
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__14.50__ Coffee break
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__15.10__ Panel 2: ''How will AI impact research?''
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*Professor Ole Petersen, Director, Academia Europaea Cardiff, Chair
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__16.00__ Announcement of prize winners 
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__16.15__ Close
 

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