

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Future Ahead
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Discover how AI is transforming everyday life, while raising vital questions about ethics, privacy and fairness.About this EventSynopsisArtificial Intelligence is increasingly influencing the way we live, learn and work, with growing applications across healthcare, business, education and the creative industries. As AI continues to develop, it offers significant opportunities for innovation, improved efficiency and better decision-making, while also raising important ethical and societal questions.Delivered by student speakers Amirthavarshini Vimaleshwara Raja and Abinaya Sri Arunkumar, this session will explore both the potential benefits and the wider implications of AI in everyday life. Through practical examples and discussion, attendees will consider how AI is already being used across different sectors, as well as the challenges associated with fairness, privacy, accountability and the impact of automation.This session aims to provide an accessible and balanced introduction to AI, encouraging delegates to think critically about how these technologies are shaping society and the responsibilities that come with their use.Delegates will gain a broader understanding of AI in real-world contexts, the opportunities it offers, the ethical issues it raises, and the importance of responsible, inclusive approaches to its development and application.Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over.This meeting is conducted in accordance with the BCS Code of Conduct for Meetings.BCS is a membership organisation. If you enjoy this event, please consider joining BCS. You’ll be very welcome. You’ll receive access to many exclusive career development tools, an introduction to a thriving professional community and also help us Make IT Good For Society. Please note, if you have any accessibility needs, please let us know via groups@bcs.uk, and we’ll work with you to make suitable arrangements.For overseas delegates who wish to attend the event, please note that BCS does not issue invitation letters.This event is brought to you by: Hertfordshire branchAgenda🕑: 07:00 PMArrival (light refreshments &amp; networking)🕑: 07:30 PMLecture commences🕑: 08:30 PMLecture finishes (optional Questions and answers, and informal discussion)🕑: 09:00 PMEvent closes
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hatfield/artificial-intelligence-opportunities-challenges-and-the-future-ahead/100001985497024047
- **Event Categories**: Meetups, Nonprofit
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Hatfield
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: University of Hertfordshire
- **lat**: 51.7527888
- **long**: -0.243969
- **full address**: University of Hertfordshire, A166, Lindop Building, Hatfield, United Kingdom

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- **organizer**: BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT (https://allevents.in/org/bcs-the-chartered-institute-for-it/22518627)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** University of Hertfordshire, A166, Lindop Building, Hatfield, United Kingdom
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Meetups, Nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Future Ahead ?
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