Digital Skills Festival 2026: AI Futures Day

Step into the world of tomorrow at AI Futures Day 2026, a brand-new event for the Digital Skills Festival unpacking how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, learn and innovate.

The day is packed with hands-on experiences, from our Vibe Coding Masterclass, where you can experiment with AI-powered development tools, to the LBG AI Showcase, featuring live demos and real-world applications of AI in enterprise. Wrap up with the AI Café, a relaxed space for discussion, networking and exploring the ethical, societal and workforce implications of AI.

Whether you’re a technologist, business leader, educator, or simply curious about the future of work, AI Futures Day is your opportunity to gain practical insights, connect with experts, and discover the skills and ideas shaping an AI-driven world.

What to Expect:

• Hands-on sessions exploring how AI is reshaping the workplace, from development and delivery to decision-making
• The Vibe Coding Masterclass, giving you the chance to experiment with AI-powered development tools in a practical setting
• Live demos and real-world use cases in the LBG AI Showcase, highlighting how enterprise organisations are applying AI today
• Open discussion and informal networking in the AI Café, focused on ethics, society and the future workforce
• Practical insights, ideas and skills you can take back to your role or organisation

Who Should Attend:

• Technologists, developers and digital professionals looking to build practical AI skills
• Business leaders and decision-makers exploring how AI can drive innovation and productivity
• Educators and training providers preparing people for an AI-enabled future of work
• Organisations interested in real-world AI applications and emerging best practice
• Anyone curious about how artificial intelligence will shape jobs, skills and the wider economy

AI Futures Day is free to attend (max 4 tickets per company - please get in touch if you'd like to reserve further spaces).

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Info: A hands-on session exploring how AI-powered tools are transforming the way we build, code and create - with a focus on experimentation, creativity and real-world application.

Info: Discover practical, real-world AI use cases through demos and insights from within a large-scale organisation, showcasing how AI is being applied responsibly at scale.

Info: Informal, discussion-led conversations on AI, ethics and the future of work and digital skills

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No.1 Circle Square, Oxford Road, Manchester, United Kingdom

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