The AI Collaboration Centre (AICC) has launched the AI Acceleration Tour, a groundbreaking series of hands-on workshops designed to demystify artificial intelligence (AI) and showcase its transformative potential for SMEs across Northern Ireland.
These interactive sessions will provide businesses with the knowledge and confidence to take their first steps in AI adoption.
Bringing AI’s transformative potential to life for businesses
AI can seem complex, costly, and out of reach for many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The AI Acceleration Tour aims to break down these barriers by offering practical, expert-led workshops that introduce AI concepts, ethical considerations, and real-world applications tailored for businesses. Each session is led by AICC’s expert Data Scientists, ensuring attendees receive high-quality, hands-on learning experiences.
Who should attend?
These workshops are designed for decision-makers, technical operations personnel, and hands-on implementers within SMEs who want to explore how AI can enhance efficiency, drive innovation, and create new opportunities for growth.
What to expect
With a maximum of 30 attendees per workshop, participants will engage in interactive sessions covering:
· AI fundamentals and practical business applications
· Data readiness for AI implementation
· Ethical AI and explainability
· Actionable insights for integrating AI into business operations
Upcoming workshop dates & locations
The AI Acceleration Tour kicks off with six sessions in Derry~Londonderry and Belfast:
· 18 February, 27 May, 23 September – Ulster University, Derry~Londonderry Campus
· 20 February – Ulster University, Belfast Campus
· 29 May, 25 September – The MAC, Belfast
Expanding across Northern Ireland
These initial workshops are just the beginning. The AICC is actively planning to expand the AI Acceleration Tour to additional locations across Northern Ireland, ensuring even more SMEs have access to this valuable opportunity.
Unlock AI for your business
SMEs interested in exploring how AI can work for their business are encouraged to register for the AI Acceleration Tour.
Find more details and secure your place at aicc.co/events/the-ai-acceleration-tour-unlocking-ai-for-your-business.
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About the AI Collaboration Centre (AICC)
The AI Collaboration Centre is a pioneering initiative led by Ulster University, in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast. Their mission is to advance awareness and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies among businesses, specifically SMEs, across Northern Ireland.
Supported by Invest Northern Ireland and the Department for the Economy NI, they aim to enhance competitiveness, boost productivity, and promote the ethical and responsible use of AI across diverse industries. Their vision is to accelerate AI adoption within SMEs, build AI skills capacity, foster collaboration, and drive innovation across key sectors, creating meaningful impact.
