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Women & AI: Future Ready:

Fire up for a diverse future. A day for women and allies to learn about AI and how they can shape the future.

Event Overview
Fire up your journey into the AI revolution. Picture a future shaped by diverse minds and where innovation serves everyone. Let's lean in and get future-ready.
This event is designed for women seeking to learn about the evolving landscape of AI, its impact on various industries and the role they can plan in it.
Our speakers have been selected to both educate and inspire so that you leave with actionable steps to take.
Women are predicted to be negatively impacted by job disruption initially due to AI, but we need diversity in the building of AI and shaping of the future.
This Fire Up Skills event is part of a series that have ran in Sydney and London by Hannah Maude. The mission is to prepare more organisation and people for the AI Age (Fire and Forte).
The day brings together industry leaders, innovators, and experts for a transformative day of learning and connection.
Let's get future-ready. Let's see Women and AI go hand in hand.
Keynote Speakers
Priya Lakhani OBE
BBC AI Decoded, CEO Century
Hannah Maude
Fire Up Skills
Sherifat Akintunde-Shitu
Accenture
Alex Dalman
Faith by VCCP
Kathryn Pool
Microsoft
Zsanett Bahor
Accenture
Kate Hunt
Salesforce
Barbara Johnson
Kortical AI
Lois Janos
Work Smarter With AI
Lorelei Brice
LinkedIn
Fiona Sweeney
Women in Data
Agne Sanders
Barclays Investment Bank
Why Attend?
✔ Gain cutting-edge insights from AI and business leaders
✔ Walk away with practical strategies to future-proof your career
✔ Connect with like-minded professionals shaping the future of AI
📍 Join us and lead with confidence in the AI era.
Agenda
1
09:00 - 09:30
Welcome and Introductions
Arrivals with tea and coffee from 0830
2
09:45 - 10:15
AI Adoption Starts at Home
Hannah Maude, Fire Up Skills & Lois Janos, Work Smarter with AI
Hannah and Lois share their favourite day-to-day uses of AI tools, for home & work
3
10:15 - 11:15
Data 101 - The foundation of AI success
Sherifat Akintunde-Shitu & Zsanett Bahor, Accenture
What leaders need to know about AI starts with Data. Accenture share the fundamentals
4
11:15 - 12:15
Implementing AI – A Business Perspective
Kathryn Pool, Microsoft
The crucial steps of an AI project from business problem to project success
5
12:15 - 13:15
Lunch Break
6
13:15 - 1415
AI Demystified – Keynote with Priya Lakhani
Priya Lakhani, Century & BBC
How AI is making the world better & what it takes to champion ethical AI
7
14:45 - 15:30
Finding Faith - VCCP's AI Journey
Alex Dalman, Faith VCCP
The story & insights from building faith, the leading generative AI creative agency
8
15:30 - 16:30
The Future of Work & Women in AI – Panel Discussion
Kate Hunt, Salesforce; Lorelei Brice, LinkedIn; Barbara Johnson, Kortical AI, Agne Sanders, Barclays Investment Bank
Industry leaders discuss the skills, opportunities, and career strategies women need to thrive in an AI-driven world
9
16:45 - 17:00
Closing Remarks and Networking
Who should attend?
This event is specifically designed for women in non-tech roles who are eager to shape the future of AI, beginning with inside their organisations.
However, we encourage any of the following to join:
Women from non-AI roles
Whether a manager or an executive, business professionals with all levels of work experience but a desire to grasp AI.
Aspiring AI Professionals
Individuals exploring careers in AI, seeking guidance and inspiration from industry leaders.
HR Leaders
People Leaders keen to understand how they can shape diverse teams of the future.
Leaders
Business Leaders looking to drive innovation in their organisation & the fundamentals around AI implementation
Venue and Logistics
The event will be held at VCCP in the beautiful Greencoat House on Francis Street. The venue is located a short walk from Victoria Station.
We look forward to seeing you for tea and coffee before we kick off at 9.30am.
Lunch will also be provided.
Partners
We would like to extend a huge thanks to our fantastic speaker network from the following businesses: