Mindstone Bristol October AI Meetup
Welcome to the biggest Practical AI Meetup in Bristol!
Join us once a month as we explore the world of artificial intelligence, its cutting-edge practical applications, and the astonishing projects that are shaping our future.
Why should you attend?
- Get up close and personal with the AI projects that are redefining the boundaries of technology and human potential.
- Learn from the brightest minds in the field and gain valuable insights into the ever-evolving AI landscape.
- Unleash your curiosity, fuel your creativity, and expand your network as you connect with fellow AI aficionados and pioneers.
What you can expect?
Mindstone events consist of three talks covering different aspects:
- What I Learned Building With LLMs: A technical talk breaking down the process for building a product using AI with real-life learnings and insights.
- How To Be More Productive Using AI: A practical demo and step-by-step guide on how to use AI to speed up and improve tasks.
- What Does The Future Look Like With AI?: A theoretical talk on the impact of AI on work, life and society.
After the talks we'll have pizza, drinks, and time to connect with everyone around you.
Don't miss the opportunity to see what's really happening in AI - you'll be surprised at what's already possible today.
We have limited spots available, so get your ticket ahead of time to avoid disappointment!
Agenda
Doors Open
Welcome to the event
Introduction
Welcome and event introduction
Deploying AI in Law Firms: Is the Legal Industry ready for change?
This is a field report from within one of the most conservative, risk-averse, and regulation-bound sectors attempting to adopt AI. David, a technology lawyer, law firm partner and legaltech evangelist, shares how AI is actually being used in law firms: which use cases stick, which ones don’t pass the pilot stage, and how AI developers can design products that lawyers will trust and use. From compliance risks to procurement issues, this talk will arm any AI professional with insight into the psychology, politics, and workflows of the legal industry - and outline why breaking in is hard, but worth it.
1,000 Days to Rethink Everything? Challenging Mostaque's 'The Last Economy' by adrian.shedden
Is AI about to rewrite the rules of work and value in just 1,000 days? Emad Mostaque’s “The Last Economy” claims our greatest achievement may look like catastrophe—and offers radical new ways to measure human progress. Join this thought-provoking session to debate his vision: from feudal futures to the MIND dashboard, we’ll challenge the claims, admit our skepticism, and explore what real change could mean for all of us. Whether you’re sceptical, curious, or just looking for smarter questions about AI, this talk skips the hype to get to the heart of the coming economic phase shift. Expect a lively, accessible journey beyond buzzwords—and leave with inspiration.
What I learned building with LLMs
Go through the lessons learnt of getting LLMs and AI agents into production
Wrap Up
Closing remarks and next steps
Pizza, Drinks & Networking
Casual networking with food and drinks
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Attendees
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