Disability and Diversity in a Future of AI

This interactive workshop will explore disability and diversity in a future of AI, highlighting the importance of workforce diversity and the need to design in disability to AI developments and applications within the workplace to ensure no one is left behind and the full potential of AI is realised.

As artificial intelligence (AI) advancements and adoption continue at a rapid pace, there is a need to ensure the opportunities and benefits to people and workplaces are realised across the workforce. Hear from people with disabilities, business leaders, representatives from non-governmental organizations, and researchers, as we explore and debate the implications of AI on employment opportunities and work experiences for disabled people. 

This event is part of AI Empowered and is hosted by the Research Strategy and Services Division as part of Birmingham Tech Week. This event is presented in association with the Campaign for Social Science.

Dr Daniel Wheatley, Reader in the Department of Management at University of Birmingham

Dr Neve Abgeller, Associate Professor in Work, Organisation, and Employment, at the University of Birmingham

Chris Erwood, Director of Erwood & Associates Ltd and Trustee of The Edward Gostling Foundation 

Emma Partlow, Director of Engagement, Transreport

Businesses from all sectors  

Charities, NGO’s  

People with disabilities 

Wider public with interest in diversity and inclusion  

Policy makers / central government /community leaders  

Workplace diversity representatives 

Businesses from all sectors  

Charities, NGO’s  

People with disabilities 

Wider public with interest in diversity and inclusion  

Policy makers / central government /community leaders  

Workplace diversity representatives 

Thursday October 16th, 11:59pm