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Tag Archive: Public Speaking

  • From Downing Street to Shropshire: why AI skills must be at the heart of business growth

    A person wearing a Purple Frog Systems polo shirt stands with folded arms in front of a purple, tech‑themed background featuring hexagonal patterns and circular design elements. To the right, large white text reads: ‘From Downing Street to Shropshire: why AI skills must be at the heart of business growth.’February 19th, 2026 in AI, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, News

    From Downing Street to Shropshire: why AI skills must be at the heart of business growth Recently, I had the honour of spending an evening at Number 10 Downing Street for a reception on the future of AI innovation in the UK. Hearing directly from the Prime Minister about the UK’s ambition to become a world leader in artificial intelligence was both inspiring and reassuring. One year on from the AI Opportunities Action Plan, published in…

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  • Purple Frog at the Connections for Prosperity Conference 2025

    Purple Frog at the Connections for Prosperity Conference 2025July 17th, 2025 in AI, Artificial Intelligence, Business, Community, News

    This week, the Connections for Prosperity Conference brought together innovators, business leaders, policymakers, and tech specialists from across the West Midlands — and Purple Frog Systems was proud to be part of the conversation. Hosted by the Centre for the New Midlands, the event focused on how the region can unlock new opportunities for prosperity, with a strong emphasis on the role of digital transformation and AI in shaping the future…

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  • Purple Frog’s AI Engineer Brings Artificial Intelligence to the Telford Community

    July 16th, 2025 in Artificial Intelligence, Community, News

    This week, we had the pleasure of connecting with our local community as our AI Engineer, Lewis, delivered an introductory talk on artificial intelligence at The Cock Hotel in Wellington on behalf of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. We’re passionate about making AI accessible, and this event was all about demystifying the tech, sharing real-world examples, and starting conversations about how AI is shaping our everyday lives and…

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  • Joe and Lewis speak at Bedrock Tech Talks!

    Joe and Lewis speak at Bedrock Tech Talks!November 11th, 2024 in Community, Just For Fun, News

    The Clir Tech Talks user group with Bedrock Data recently welcomed Joe and Lewis, and it sounded like the event was a smash hit! These data rockstars travelled to Chester to share their expertise, and judging by the engagement and feedback, the attendees learned a lot and had a fantastic time. Joe spoke on the topic – ‘From No Code to Low Code: Getting Started with M and Power Query’. While Lewis took an AI turn to discuss…

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  • Hollie Speaks on AI Panel at Connections for Prosperity Conference

    Hollie Speaks on AI Panel at Connections for Prosperity ConferenceOctober 8th, 2024 in AI, Artificial Intelligence, News

      Hollie participated as an AI panellist at the Connections for Prosperity Conference (#CFP24), held on the 18th of September at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. The panel which Hollie hosted, which took place at 14:10, focused on the role artificial intelligence could play in the development and growth of the West Midlands. During the discussion, Hollie and fellow experts shared insights on how AI can drive regional innovation, boost…

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  • Lewis speaks at Data Left Unattended at Redgate HQ

    Lewis speaks at Data Left Unattended at Redgate HQJuly 16th, 2024 in Community, News

    On Thursday, Lewis journeyed to the Redgate Headquarters in Cambridge to deliver a presentation at the “Data Left Unattended” conference. This innovative event featured in-person presentations from speakers while attendees participated virtually. Lewis’s presentation, titled “Fast and Efficient Text Analysis Using Azure’s Language Cognitive Service,” captivated the virtual audience. The session delved into the…

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  • Fabric’s 1st Birthday at Bristol User Group!

    June 2nd, 2024 in Just For Fun, News

    Last week, Laura embarked on an inspiring journey to Bristol to deliver a highly anticipated talk celebrating the first year of Microsoft Fabric. The event drew a diverse crowd of tech enthusiasts, industry professionals, and community members eager to reflect on Fabric’s journey and future. Laura’s presentation was an insightful look at the evolution of Fabric, from its Day 1 release to the latest developments following FabCon and…

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  • Talk at Bedrock Data User Group Chester!

    May 31st, 2024 in News

    Laura journeyed from Telford to Chester’s Bedrock Data, bringing with them a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Balancing Bytes and Babies: Thriving as a Young Parent in Tech Laura’s talk, “Balancing Bytes and Babies: Thriving as a Young Parent in Tech,” resonated deeply as she shared personal experiences and practical strategies for navigating the challenges of being a young parent in the tech industry. “It was…

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  • Behind the Scenes: My Perspective as a Speaker at SQLBits

    Behind the Scenes My Perspective as a Speaker at SQLBitsApril 11th, 2024 in Blog, Just For Fun

    SQLBits, the renowned conference for data professionals, brought together a diverse range of speakers this year, including four from Purple Frog Systems: myself, Lewis, Hollie, and Alex. Each of us tackled a variety of sessions, contributing our unique perspectives to the event. I spoke on two topics, both in the non-technical category about blogging and why it’s important to be creative in technical roles. First-time speaker nerves……

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