By Jane Mackinnon
24 October 2024
A forum for third sector leaders & senior staff to collaborate and access the expertise, tools and guidance needed to develop an ethical, inclusive and trustworthy approach to utilising AI, that matches their organisational values.
This in-person facilitated discussion & workshop will explore the gaps, opportunities, barriers and benefits of getting started with AI.
third sector organisations
charities
social enterprises
community networks
voluntary organisations
The event will be catered, and guests will receive a physical copy of our "Intro to AI for the Third Sector" jargon buster booklet, along with guidance on how to access further events and support.
17:30 – 18:00 Welcome, networking & refreshments
18:00 – 18:45 Facilitated workshop with SAIA on the gaps, opportunities, barriers and benefits of getting started with AI through a Third Sector lens
18:45 – 19:00 Comfort break & buffet opens
19:00 – 19:30 Step-by-step guidance on how to approach an AI policy for your organisation
19:30 – 19:50 Questions, discussion & peer-sharing
19:50 – 20:00 Next steps & close
Delivered in partnership between the Scottish AI Alliance, Breeze Digital & The Melting Pot.
Hosted at The Melting Pot: 15 Calton Road, Edinburgh EH8 8DL
https://maps.app.goo.gl/6DNTKQmMymJDHswr6
The event will be hosted in a versatile and fully accessible space within The Melting Pot. It is approximately 2 minutes from both Princes Street & Edinburgh Waverley Station.
The Scottish AI Alliance are the delivery body for Scotland's AI Strategy. They work towards delivering on the Strategy's vision to be leader in trustworthy, ethical & inclusive AI, and operate as a partnership between the Scottish Government & The Data Lab, Scotland's Innovation Centre for Date & AI.
They do this by working to empower Scotland’s people with AI knowledge, supporting Scotland’s businesses and organisations with AI guidance, and influencing AI policy affecting Scotland
Breeze DigitalBreeze is a digital support agency that helps third-sector organisations decode the digital world. We help charities, voluntary organisations and community groups overcome digital barriers and embed technology into their organisation in a way that helps them work smarter and brings lasting results.
Breeze is a social enterprise and part of the Community Enterprise Group. 100% of our profits are reinvested back into our social-impact streams.
The Melting PotThe Melting Pot is Scotland’s Centre for Social Innovation. Located a 2 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley Station, they work across three business strands to support and stimulate social innovation in Scotland.
A place to meet, work and collaborate, The Melting Pot is a go-to destination for flexible, creative and budget-friendly solutions for today’s dynamic world of work.
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