I am delighted to be heading to Derry-Londonderry (31/03/26) to join a panel hosted by the AI Collaboration Centre (AICC), alongside Ulster University academics and AI researchers, to discuss one of the most important topics facing organisations today: AI upskilling and the future talent pipeline.

The discussion will explore:

• How AI skills can support real world business performance
• The role of responsible and ethical AI in everyday decision making
• What organisations need to build confidence, not just capability
• How non‑technical professionals can meaningfully engage with AI
• The leadership qualities required to guide teams through AI adoption

Drawing on my work in governance, organisational development, sustainability and public sector advisory, I will be contributing an industry practitioner perspective, including how businesses are applying Responsible AI principles, how teams can avoid common pitfalls, and the emerging need for AI awareness and wellbeing in the workplace.

This event is supported by AICC and Ulster University as part of their mission to build trusted, practical, and accessible AI capability across the region.

If your organisation is exploring how to adopt AI responsibly, develop AI‑ready teams, or build confidence in this rapidly evolving area, please feel free to get in touch.