About this Event
General Public Admittance: 10am - 5pm
B2B networking opportunity: 5pm - 7pm
LifeIn AI 2026: Discover the AI Innovations Shaping Our Future
Join us at Plymouth's Market Hall on Wednesday 23rd September for the South West's biggest free AI event.
Explore AI-powered robots, immersive experiences, keynote talks, hands-on workshops and practical AI solutions designed to help businesses, educators, creatives and the wider community understand the future of Artificial Intelligence.
Following a hugely successful inaugural event, LifeIn AI returns bigger, better and more interactive than ever before, bringing together leading organisations, innovators, educators and AI specialists from across the South West.
Throughout the day you can experience:
• AI-powered robots, machines and live demonstrations
• Keynote talks from industry experts and innovators
• Interactive workshops designed to help businesses and individuals understand and adopt AI
• Hands-on exhibits showcasing AI projects, software and emerging technologies
• AI-powered immersive experiences inside Market Hall's incredible Dome
• A dedicated AI Education Zone exploring the future of learning
• A dedicated AI Arts & Music Zone showcasing creativity and innovation
• A B2B Marketplace featuring organisations who can help you navigate AI adoption, training and implementation
• Networking opportunities with businesses, educators, students and AI professionals from across the region
This year's event, in partnership with Babcock International Group and supported by City College Plymouth, the University of Plymouth and Techosaurus, will explore key themes including AI security, business resilience, workforce development, innovation, education and the future of work.
Whether you're looking to understand what AI actually is, discover practical ways it can support your business, or simply see some incredible technology in action, LifeIn AI has something for everyone.
New for 2026
Alongside an expanded programme of talks, workshops and demonstrations, we're introducing:
• AI Education Zone
• AI Arts & Music Zone
• Live Broadcast Podcast Zone featuring discussions, interviews and conversations from across the South West's AI ecosystem
The event is free to attend and you are welcome to stay for the entire day or dip into the sessions and experiences that interest you most.
Food and drink will be available throughout the day from Market Hall's café, and parking is available nearby.
Full programme details, speakers, exhibitors and workshop schedules will be announced soon.
Follow us on Instagram @lifein_series and LinkedIn for event updates, speaker announcements and behind-the-scenes previews as we count down to September.
Register today and secure your place at one of the South West's most exciting technology events.
See you there!
Event venue & nearby stays
Market Hall, Duke Street, Devonport, United Kingdom
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