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Hello - and Some Events
It's back to school season and we're ready to get learning!
Laura Gemmell
September 26, 2025
Hello,
It has been a minute. We’ve all been very busy and sure you have as well.
If anyone has any news, events or tips please do share with us.
Reminder - to join the WhatsApp group to stay up to date.
Bristol Technology Festival+
Beginning 6th October - it is a BIG week of events in Bristol. There are so many events, but we are going to call out a few we are attending or organising.
[currently sold out but do sign up for the waitlist]
AI Wales, AI West, SW*AID and Tech4Good SW are bringing you a demo day showcasing AI in Action.
This will be an exhibition style event with startups from Bristol and Cardiff, as well as 3 charities, showcasing how they are using AI.
Sponsored by our friends at Ashfords.
This is run by Taught by Humans (Laura’s company) - an opportunity to get hands on with Lovable (the fastest growing company in Europe which allows you to easily create websites with prompting).
At Engine Shed. Sponsored by Lovable, BDO and Barclays Eagle Labs
Any issues signing up via the BTF+ website - drop [email protected] a message.
Aimed at business owners and managers who want to get their teams safely using AI.
Hosted by our friends at Ghyston
Any issues signing up via the BTF+ website - drop [email protected] a message.
There is also an amazing art exhibition on at the Bristol Cathedral each night, which Laura is personally thrilled about.
Other Events & Communities
AI for Marketing - run by two woman amazing Gemma from Ghyston and Emma from Spark AI. Next event in Bath on 23rd October.
AI Enthusiasts Circle - very hands on online events (last one was on n8n!)
Stay Connected
Whatsapp community - this is our main location and a great place to chat to the rest of SW*AID
LinkedIn page - we will also share events and news on our LinkedIn page [note: the LinkedIn group has been deleted - so place follow the LinkedIn page or join the Whatsapp]
As always - any ideas, news to share or support needed, let us know! Hopefully see you soon,
Laura, Hannah, Freya