Meet our Sponsors and where they will be on the day
Plymouth City Council and Invest Plymouth: Driving a Smarter, Stronger City
Our city’s council and its specialist inward investment and economic growth team, Invest Plymouth, are Supporting Sponsors for “LifeIn AI 2026”. As a core part of Team Plymouth, the council is supporting a number of activities on the day…
12:00- 12:45: Team Plymouth Panel (Keynote area)
Accelerating Growth: How AI and Technology are Shaping the Future Economy
With Babcock International Group, Rebecca Smith MP, University of Plymouth and Tech South West. Hosted by Vicky Cope, Partnership Director at Team Plymouth
Experience a lively, fascinating and thought-provoking panel session with leaders and experts from across the South West that encompasses business, politics, technology and much more. This talk will explore how artificial intelligence and new technologies drive economic growth and change modern business. Expect the panel to discuss practical ways companies use automation, data analytics and digital tools to boost productivity, create new markets and solve global challenges in a fast-changing digital world. Bring your best questions too so you can ask the panel a challenging poser about AI, tech and the future economy.
14:30pm - 15:00pm: Team Plymouth Workshop (Boardroom)
“AI For Everyone Workshop” with University of Plymouth’s Vicki Kennedy and Babcock AI expert Liam Palette
Curious about Artificial Intelligence but not sure where to start? Join this fast-paced, interactive session designed to show how AI can support everyday life, learning and work. Through live demonstrations and practical examples, attendees will discover how different AI tools can help with common everyday tasks. Liam Palette, AI expert from Babcock International Group, will share practical tips on how to get the best results from AI, including the simple techniques behind effective prompt writing and how to use AI responsibly and confidently. Whether you’re completely new to AI or already experimenting with it, this session will help you unlock its potential and discover how AI can work for you.
Team Plymouth Interactive ‘AI for Everyone’ Market Stall (Ground Floor)
Plymouth City Council is a key member of Team Plymouth, which will also host a Business-to-Business Market Stall on the Ground Floor.
This is an opportunity to learn more about how organisations across the city and region are working together to drive sustainable and inclusive growth, foster innovation and create new opportunities for businesses and communities. On the day, Team Plymouth will focus on making AI accessible to everyone, showcasing how artificial intelligence can support everyday life, learning and work.
Through interactive demonstrations of tools such as Copilot and Gemini, visitors can explore practical uses for AI, from planning holidays and family meals to drafting emails, revising for exams and generating new ideas.
Supported by students from City College Plymouth, attendees will gain hands-on experience of effective prompting techniques and discover how AI can save time, improve productivity and unlock new possibilities for people of all ages and backgrounds.
About Plymouth City Council
We are the local authority for Plymouth. We provide services and information to many of the area’s 262,700 residents as well as businesses and visitors.
We are one of the largest employers in Plymouth. We employ more than 2,500 people, covering a wide range of services including:
Public Health
Street Services
Local Planning Authority
Economic Development
Children’s and Adult Social Care
Local people are at the heart of our Corporate Plan. The plan places priority on delivering consistent, high-quality frontline services while reducing inequality to deliver a fairer city that everyone can be proud of.
Plymouth City Council is actively exploring the practical and responsible use of AI to improve both internal efficiency and the support provided to businesses.
You can contact Plymouth City Council through the main Contact us page on plymouth.gov.uk or by calling the contact centre on 01752 668000.
Part of Invest Plymouth
The expert team at Invest Plymouth is here to support businesses, both indigenous and inward investors, to thrive in the city.
Each member of the team brings their own expertise and with a wealth of experience across business finance, funding and grants, project delivery, commercial property, economic development and regeneration, and the business support ecosystem in the city. We are perfectly positioned to support you on your journey.