Third Sector AI Forum

Third Sector AI Forum

By Jane Mackinnon
24 October 2024

Thursday 28th November 17.30 - 20.00

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.

 

The Event

This in-person facilitated discussion & workshop will explore the gaps, opportunities, barriers and benefits of getting started with AI.

 

Who can benefit?

  • 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.

 

Details

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.

 

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The Venue

Hosted at The Melting Pot: 15 Calton Road, Edinburgh EH8 8DL

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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 Hosts

Scottish AI Alliance

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 Digital

Breeze 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 Pot

The 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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