Manchester is Stepping Up:

Join us for the launch of the Manchester Responsible AI Network (MRAIN) - a new cross‑sector network bringing together practitioners, researchers and innovators across the North‑West who care about responsible and ethical AI. Expect sharp insights, honest discussion and practical takeaways that bridge research and real-world implementation.

Register your spot here:  https://events.natwest.com/mrain

Event Details

  • Date: Thursday 30 April
  • Time: 18:30 - 21:00 (doors open 18:30)
  • Venue: 8th Floor Event Space, NatWest, 1 Spinningfields Square, Manchester, M3 3AP, United Kingdom. Please enter through the main revolving doors and look for the MRAIN table. A member of the team will escort you to the event space, with views of the Manchester skyline.
  • Hosts: Manchester Responsible AI Network (MRAIN)
  • Event hashtag: #MRAIN

What to Expect

  • Fireside chat with Dr Paul Dongha (Head of Responsible AI & AI Strategy, NatWest) and Professor Keeley Crockett (Professor in Computational Intelligence, Manchester Metropolitan University), facilitated by Simon Fitz-Gerald, AI Ethics Manager at NatWest Group.
  • Practical discussion on building and applying AI responsibly in and for the North‑West.
  • Regional collaboration and networking opportunities with practitioners, researchers and industry professionals.
  • Practical steps for embedding responsible AI into projects.

Agenda

  • 18:30–19:00 — Arrival, networking and canapés
  • 19:00–20:00 — Fireside chat (moderated discussion plus audience Q&A)
  • 20:00–21:00 — Networking and complimentary drinks

Important Information

  • If you require accessibility support or have dietary requirements, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at least 7 days before the event.
  • Canapés and complimentary drinks will be provided. Please notify us of any dietary needs in advance.
  • There may be filming and/or photography at the event for the purposes of use across all NatWest Group campaigns, platforms and promotions. Attendance at the event assumes that you consent to this usage. If you do not wish to be featured in filming or photography, please let one of the event organisers know in advance. Both originals and any subsequent adaptations, will be held indefinitely by the Group and/or by its licensees or assignees, or its appointed agencies.  
  • Travel: venue is in Spinningfields, central Manchester. Please check local transport options; nearby Metrolink stops include Deansgate and St Peter’s Square. There are several car parks within a 10-minute walk of Spinningfields.

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