Join the Leeds Data Science Meetup this March for an evening exploring how AI is changing the way we work and how reliable AI systems are built in practice.
This session brings together two talks focused on moving beyond hype to understand the practical realities of modern AI and software engineering.
18:00 to 18:45
Arrival, networking, food and refreshments (served on a first come basis)
18:45 to 18:50
Welcome and introductions
18:50 to 19:25
Why AI Isn’t Taking My Job
James Ridgway explores how advances in tooling have shaped software development over time and why AI represents another step in that evolution rather than a replacement for developers.
19:25 to 20:00
From Prototype to Production: Building Reliable AI Systems in the Real World
Harris Bashir shares practical lessons from deploying AI systems in production, including scalability, monitoring, governance, and operational challenges faced by real teams.
The meetup is open to anyone interested in data science, AI engineering, analytics, and software development. Whether you are working in industry or just curious about applied AI, this event offers practical insights and opportunities to connect with the local tech community.
Food and refreshments will be provided on arrival.
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