What the AI · Episode 1
Your team uses AI. Does it know how?
A new EU rule says it should.
NOV 12,
Thu · 7pm
Blackrock, Dublin
- €9.99 · paid only after your place is approved
- 25 seats · by request
The speaker
One of Ireland's leading voices on AI.
Professor Alan Smeaton
Emeritus Professor of Computing, Dublin City University
Alan has spent almost four decades at the heart of computing in Ireland. He became the youngest Professor of Computing in the country, founded the Insight Centre for Data Analytics, and now advises the Government on AI. He is known for honest, plain answers about what AI can and cannot do.
Advises the Government of Ireland on AI.
- AI Advisory Council, Government of Ireland
- Founding Director, Insight Centre for Data Analytics
- Royal Irish Academy Gold Medal
- Fellow of the IEEE
The talk
What the talk will explore
Since February 2025, any business that uses AI is expected to make sure its people know how to use it safely. Here is what that means in practice.
No one expects you to become an expert. The simple steps a small team can take this month.
Client details, staff data, confidential work: what to keep out, and the settings worth switching on.
An honest view, without the hype, from someone who has worked in AI for decades.
The evening
90 minutes, three parts.
7pm · 40 min
Talk and questions
A short welcome, then Alan's talk and your questions.
30 min
Hands-on with your own work
Bring a real task from your job. We'll try it with AI together.
20 min
Coffee and conversation
Meet the people in the room. Coffee and cookies included.
25 seats, by request
Request your place
We read every request and confirm places by email.
Ticket
€9.99
You pay €9.99 only after your place is approved. Includes coffee and cookies.
Questions
Good to know
No. Plain English, real examples, no coding.
No. It is for anyone who works with AI, or wants to.
A laptop or phone if you want to try things in the hands-on part.
Only after your place is approved. We email you a link for €9.99.
In Blackrock, Dublin. The full address comes with your confirmation.
Part of What the AI · Season 1. See all episodes