meetup · Monthly
Applied AI - June
Real-world AI talks, live demos and honest discussion in Leeds
When
Tuesday 30 June
Time
17:00
Venue
Parallax
City Centre
Price
Free
Applied AI Leeds returns on Tuesday 30 June at Parallax on Call Lane, running from 5 pm to 8 pm BST. 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 shy away from the awkward bits.
The format is deliberately accessible. No technical background is required. The organisers describe it as being for anyone curious about how AI is changing the way people work, build and think — whether that means someone who's been training models for years or someone who's just started paying attention. Speakers are drawn from what the organisers call "leading thinkers, tinkerers and makers" applying AI in ways that are, by their own admission, sometimes surprising. Food and drinks are provided. The event is free to attend.
Applied AI Leeds has built a consistent presence in the city's tech calendar by keeping things grounded. Where a lot of AI events lean heavily on vendor pitches or abstract futures, this one focuses on what's shipping and what's working. The group is hosted by James H. and meets regularly at venues around Leeds city centre. Parallax on Call Lane is a familiar spot for the Leeds tech community — a short walk from the train station and well-used by meetup groups across the city.
The organisers have committed to making the event accessible. Anyone with specific accessibility needs or dietary requirements is encouraged to contact the team in advance. The event will be filmed and photographed; attendance implies consent to appear in event-related media, though the team are open to discussing any concerns beforehand.
Why attend
The talks here are practitioner-led, not vendor-led. You'll hear from people who are actually building with AI, not selling it, which makes the Q&A worth staying for.
It's also a decent room for meeting people outside your usual circle. The no-prerequisites framing means the audience spans engineers, product managers, founders and people who are simply paying attention to where things are going. Free entry, food and drinks included — there's not much friction to showing up.
Organiser
Applied AI Leeds
Applied AI Leeds is a meetup group focused on practical applications of AI, hosted by James H. They run regular evening events in Leeds city centre featuring talks, live examples and open discussion. The group aims to be inclusive and welcomes attendees regardless of technical background.
Venue
Parallax, City Centre
Parallax is at 64 Call Lane in Leeds city centre, a short walk from Leeds train station. It's a regular host for Leeds tech meetups and well-known to the local community.
FAQs
- Is Applied AI Leeds free to attend?
- Yes, the event is free. Food and drinks are provided on the night. No ticket purchase is required, but you should register via Meetup to secure your place.
- Where is the venue and how do I get there?
- The event is at Parallax, 64 Call Lane, Leeds city centre. It's a short walk from Leeds train station and well-served by bus routes into the city centre.
- Do I need a technical background to attend?
- No. The organisers are explicit that no technical background is needed. The event is designed to be accessible to anyone curious about how AI is being used at work and in products.
- Will the event be filmed or recorded?
- Yes. The event will be filmed and photographed for promotional and archival purposes. Attending implies consent to appear in event-related media. Contact the organisers in advance if you have concerns.
- What if I have accessibility needs or dietary requirements?
- The organisers ask that you contact them in advance if you have specific accessibility needs or dietary requirements. They will do their best to accommodate you.