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AI for Families
Help your family understand AI and use it safely, responsibly and creatively.
Saturday, 12 December 2026 · Barking, East London · Free
AI for
everyone.
Yes, you.
AI can help a parent answer a curious child, a shop owner win back hours every week, and a teenager build something the world hasn't seen yet. Spend a day finding out what it can do for you.
The summit starts in
Date
Saturday, 12 December 2026
Time
10:00 – 16:00
Venue
Arcadia Riverside Conferences
47 Thames Road, Barking, IG11 0HQ
Tickets
Free for everyone
Registration required
About the Summit
One day to make AI accessible, practical and useful, whatever your age, background or tech experience.
Educators, government leaders, businesses, students, creators and families in one room, exploring how Artificial Intelligence can change the way we learn, work, create and live.
Made for
- Teachers
- Government & Local Authorities
- SMEs
- Entrepreneurs
- Students
- Parents
- Creators
- Young Professionals
Four core pillars
Four ways in.
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AI for Business
SMEs, entrepreneurs and professionals: get more done, innovate faster and grow.
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AI for Creators
Creatives, content makers and innovators: build new things with AI as your studio partner.
04
AI Literacy
Foundational knowledge and hands-on skills for students, teachers and communities.
Main programme
Your day, hour by hour.
Big ideas in the morning, big opportunities in the afternoon.
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Morning session
- Opening & Welcome
- Keynote 130 minutes
- Keynote 230 minutes
- Panel 1 — AI, Education, Families & the Future
- Thematic Breakouts & Networking
1:00 – 1:30 PM
Lunch & Networking
Meet the people building East London's AI future.
1:30 – 4:00 PM
Afternoon session
- Keynote 330 minutes
- Panel 2 — AI, Business, Innovation & Opportunity
- Thematic Breakouts & Networking
- Hackathon Showcase, Awards & Closing
Speakers & panellists
The voices in the room.
Keynote speaker
To be announced soon
Keynote speaker
To be announced soon
Keynote speaker
To be announced soon
Panellists
To be announced soon
Theme: AI for Community ImpactThe £3,000
The £3,000
AI Challenge.
Build an AI-powered solution to a real problem facing your community. Apply with your idea and proof of concept, make the shortlist, then build, demo and compete live on summit day.
Applications close Mon, 30 Nov 2026, 23:59
£1,000
£1,500
£500
Summit highlights
What's packed into one day.
Expert keynotes & 2 big-question panels
Practical breakouts & live demos
An intense, solo AI Hackathon
£3,000 in cash prizes
Networking across business, education, government & tech
Room to learn, experiment & build
Venue & directions
Arcadia Riverside Conferences
47 Thames Road, Barking, IG11 0HQ
FAQs
Good questions.
How much does it cost?
Nothing. Every ticket to the East London AI Summit is free, but you must register to get in.
Do I need to know anything about AI or tech?
Not at all. The summit is built for everyone, whatever your age, background or technical experience.
How do I get my ticket?
Register on this site and we will email you a ticket with a QR code. Show it on your phone at the door; there is no need to print it.
I lost my ticket email. What now?
Use "Find my ticket" and we will send your ticket link to the email address you registered with.
I can no longer come. Can I cancel?
Yes, please do. Open your ticket link and choose Cancel ticket. Your place goes to the next person on the waitlist.
What happens if the event is full?
You can still register and join the waitlist. If a place opens up we will email your ticket automatically.
Who can enter the Hackathon?
Anyone who can build or demonstrate an AI-powered idea for their community. It is an individual competition, so no teams. Apply on the Hackathon page before the deadline.
Partners & sponsors
Made possible by.
Organised byThe Programme Layer
Supported byNavigate UK
Our ambition
Accelerate AI literacy, unlock economic opportunity and inspire the next generation of AI innovators across East London.
Partner with us
- Corporate Sponsors
- Local Government
- Education Partners
- Technology Companies
- Community Organisations