Free
Wednesday, 15 July, 17:30
Opening the Welsh AI Season
Speaker showcase — 4 Welsh AI practitioners present 10-minute talks on real-world applications across sectors. Q&A and open networking.
CardiffFree
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Wednesday, 12 August, 17:30
Hands-on: Your First AI Tool at Work
Practical beginner workshop — participants bring a real work problem and leave with an AI workflow they can use on Monday. No prior experience needed.
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Free
Wednesday, 16 September, 17:30
Welsh AI Demo Day
Live product demonstrations from 6–8 Welsh AI companies — startups, scale-ups and university spinouts. Audience votes on Best Demo.
CardiffFree
Free
Wednesday, 14 October, 17:30
AI Threats & Defences: A Practitioners' Panel
Cybersecurity Council flagship. Four cyber leaders discuss AI-driven attacks, SOC automation and insider risk. Includes 30-min facilitated audience Q&A.
CardiffFree
Free
Wednesday, 11 November, 17:30
AI in Financial Services: From Pilot to Production
Fintech Council flagship. Speaker session followed by roundtable breakouts — Consumer Duty, fraud detection and credit decisioning. FCA regulatory context included.
CardiffFree
Free
Wednesday, 9 December, 17:30
Year in Review: What Welsh AI Actually Did in 2026
Reflective speaker session — community members present one honest lesson from their AI work this year. Relaxed festive format, community awards.
CardiffFree
Wednesday, 20 January, 09:00
AI Strategy Masterclass for Leaders
Half-day facilitated workshop for C-suite and directors — building a 90-day AI roadmap, governance frameworks and change management. Small cohort, max 20.
CardiffFrom £∞
Free
Wednesday, 10 February, 17:30
AI on the Farm and in the Field
Agriculture & Environment Council flagship. Practitioner presentations on precision agriculture, environmental monitoring and land management AI — from Welsh farms and research institutions.
BangorFree
Free
Wednesday, 10 March, 17:30
Hands-on: AI for the Factory Floor
Semiconductors & Manufacturing Council flagship. Workshop with live equipment demos — predictive maintenance, edge AI and quality control. Participants work through a real process optimisation scenario.
SwanseaFree
Free
Wednesday, 14 April, 17:30
AI in Welsh Public Services: A Frank Roundtable
Facilitated discussion for NHS, local authority and Welsh Government teams — what's working, what isn't and how to procure and deploy responsibly.
CardiffFree
Free
Wednesday, 12 May, 17:30
State of AI in Wales: Live Report Presentation
Annual research presented in full — findings, sector snapshots, skills gaps and recommendations. Panel responds. Audience votes on top priorities for 2027–28.
CardiffFree
Free
Wednesday, 9 June, 17:30
AI & Net Zero: What's Working in Wales
Energy & Renewables Council flagship. Speaker session and live Q&A — grid management, demand forecasting and carbon accounting. Case studies from Welsh energy operators and developers.
CardiffFree
FreeCymraeg
Saturday, 20 June, 10:00
Tafwyl 2026
Cardiff's free Welsh language festival celebrates 20 years at Cardiff Castle with over 40 artists, music, arts, literature, food and family entertainment.
CardiffFree
Free
Friday, 3 July, 10:00
Cardiff Food and Drink Festival 2026
One of the most popular events in Cardiff's summer calendar returns to Roald Dahl Plass, Cardiff Bay with local produce, street food and live music.
CardiffFree
Free
Saturday, 25 July, 10:00
Wales Airshow 2026
The biggest free event in Wales returns to Swansea Bay with breathtaking aerobatic displays, military aircraft, vintage planes, live music and family activities.
SwanseaFree
Free
Sunday, 16 August, 16:00
AI Build: Show & Tell with Ed Grundy
Join us for an evening of AI demos and discussion with Ed Grundy, AI Engineer. See real-world AI applications in action and connect with Wales's AI community.
CardiffFree