meetup · Monthly
Applied AI - June
Real-world AI talks, live demos and honest discussion in Leeds
When
Tuesday 30 June
Time
16:00
Venue
Parallax
City Centre
Price
Free
Applied AI Leeds returns on Tuesday 30 June at Parallax on Call Lane, running from 5pm to 8pm. The evening centres on how AI is actually being used right now — in teams, in products, and in the day-to-day decisions people make at work. Expect talks from practitioners, live examples, and the kind of discussion that doesn't require you to have read a research paper first.
The format is deliberately accessible. No technical background is assumed. The organisers describe it as an evening for anyone curious about how AI is changing the way we work and build — whether you're already shipping models in production or you've only just started paying attention to the space. Food and drinks are provided. The event will be filmed and photographed; attendees consent to that by turning up, though the organisers say they're happy to discuss any concerns in advance.
Applied AI Leeds has built a consistent presence in the city's tech calendar by keeping things practical and grounded. Where a lot of AI events lean toward the theoretical or the promotional, this one focuses on what people are actually doing with the technology. The group meets regularly at venues around Leeds city centre and draws a crowd that mixes engineers, product people, founders and those from outside the tech industry entirely. That breadth is intentional — the organisers are explicit that they want AI's direction shaped by a wide range of voices, not just those already deep in the field.
Why attend
The talks are from people applying AI in real contexts, not selling it. You'll hear specific examples of what's working, what isn't, and what surprised the people doing it. That's more useful than most conference content.
Parallax on Call Lane is a straightforward city-centre venue, easy to get to after work. Food and drinks are laid on. The crowd tends to be mixed enough that you'll meet people outside your usual professional circle, which is often where the more interesting conversations happen.
Agenda
- 17:00 — Doors open
- 17:00–20:00 — Talks, live examples and discussion
- 20:00 — Close
Organiser
Applied AI Leeds
Applied AI Leeds organises regular evening meetups focused on practical applications of AI. Hosted by James H., the group brings together engineers, founders, designers and curious non-specialists to hear from people actually using AI in their work. They meet at venues across Leeds city centre and keep attendance free.
Venue
Parallax, City Centre
Parallax is at 64 Call Lane in Leeds city centre, a short walk from Leeds train station and the main bus routes on Briggate. It's a familiar spot for Leeds tech meetups.
FAQs
- Is this event free to attend?
- Yes, attendance is free. Food and drinks are also provided on the night.
- Where exactly is the venue?
- Parallax, 64 Call Lane, Leeds city centre. Close to Leeds train station and central bus stops.
- Do I need a technical background to attend?
- No. The organisers are explicit that no technical background is needed — curiosity is the only requirement.
- Will the event be recorded?
- Yes. The event will be filmed and photographed for promotional and archival purposes. Attending constitutes consent, but the organisers say they'll discuss any privacy concerns if you contact them in advance.
- What if I have accessibility or dietary requirements?
- The organisers ask that you contact them in advance. They state they'll do their best to accommodate specific accessibility needs and dietary requirements or allergies.