National Edge AI Hub CPD Programme Delivers Strong Impact and Inspires New Ventures
The National Edge AI Hub successfully delivered its two-day CPD programme, Turning AI Expertise into Ventures, bringing together engineers, researchers and emerging talent to explore how advanced technical capability can be translated into real-world impact.
Held on 18–19 May at the Hub’s headquarters in Newcastle, the programme marked a significant step in strengthening the UK’s edge AI ecosystem. Designed as an accessible yet intensive introduction to commercialisation, the CPD supported participants in moving beyond technical performance toward value creation, market understanding, and responsible innovation.
Across the two days, attendees developed practical skills in ideation, customer discovery, business modelling, and market validation. Sessions guided participants from early-stage ideas through to forming initial value propositions and understanding routes to growth. The programme also emphasised responsible AI, ensuring that innovation is aligned with ethical considerations and long-term societal benefit.
The sessions were led by an interdisciplinary team of experts: Dr Dinara Davlembayeva, Dr Davit Marikyan (Newcastle University Business School), and Dr Mujeeb Ahmed (School of Computing Science). Their combined expertise provided participants with a rare blend of technical insight and commercial perspective, equipping them with the tools to explore venture creation with confidence.
A standout highlight of the programme was the “Practice Insights” keynote sessions delivered by Hello AI, which were met with overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants.
Daniel Tudorana-Clark, Managing Director of Hello AI, delivered a highly engaging session on AI adoption, offering real-world insights into how organisations can successfully integrate AI technologies. Drawing on practical experience, his keynote bridged the gap between theory and implementation, demonstrating what it takes to drive adoption at scale.
Sean Gorman, Client Services Director at Hello AI, provided an equally impactful session on commercialising AI solutions. His talk explored how organisations can translate AI capability into viable products and services, highlighting common challenges and strategies for success.
Together, the Hello AI sessions were widely regarded as a key highlight of the programme, bringing clarity, relevance, and inspiration to participants considering their own ventures. Their contributions reinforced the importance of industry collaboration in supporting the next generation of AI innovators.
Beyond the sessions themselves, the programme formed part of a broader engagement pathway offered by the National Edge AI Hub. Participants leave with stronger problem definitions, early business models, and a shared language around markets and customers, forming a foundation for further development through mentoring, incubation support, and continued CPD opportunities.
By creating a clear pathway from technical expertise to venture formation, the programme directly supports the Hub’s mission: to build national capacity in edge AI and drive meaningful societal and industrial impact.
National Edge AI Hub CPD Programme Delivers Strong Impact and Inspires New Ventures
The National Edge AI Hub successfully delivered its two-day CPD programme, Turning AI Expertise into Ventures, bringing together engineers, researchers and emerging talent to explore how advanced technical capability can be translated into real-world impact.
Held on 18–19 May at the Hub’s headquarters in Newcastle, the programme marked a significant step in strengthening the UK’s edge AI ecosystem. Designed as an accessible yet intensive introduction to commercialisation, the CPD supported participants in moving beyond technical performance toward value creation, market understanding, and responsible innovation.
Across the two days, attendees developed practical skills in ideation, customer discovery, business modelling, and market validation. Sessions guided participants from early-stage ideas through to forming initial value propositions and understanding routes to growth. The programme also emphasised responsible AI, ensuring that innovation is aligned with ethical considerations and long-term societal benefit.
The sessions were led by an interdisciplinary team of experts: Dr Dinara Davlembayeva, Dr Davit Marikyan (Newcastle University Business School), and Dr Mujeeb Ahmed (School of Computing Science). Their combined expertise provided participants with a rare blend of technical insight and commercial perspective, equipping them with the tools to explore venture creation with confidence.
A standout highlight of the programme was the “Practice Insights” keynote sessions delivered by Hello AI, which were met with overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants.
Daniel Tudorana-Clark, Managing Director of Hello AI, delivered a highly engaging session on AI adoption, offering real-world insights into how organisations can successfully integrate AI technologies. Drawing on practical experience, his keynote bridged the gap between theory and implementation, demonstrating what it takes to drive adoption at scale.
Sean Gorman, Client Services Director at Hello AI, provided an equally impactful session on commercialising AI solutions. His talk explored how organisations can translate AI capability into viable products and services, highlighting common challenges and strategies for success.
Together, the Hello AI sessions were widely regarded as a key highlight of the programme, bringing clarity, relevance, and inspiration to participants considering their own ventures. Their contributions reinforced the importance of industry collaboration in supporting the next generation of AI innovators.
Beyond the sessions themselves, the programme formed part of a broader engagement pathway offered by the National Edge AI Hub. Participants leave with stronger problem definitions, early business models, and a shared language around markets and customers, forming a foundation for further development through mentoring, incubation support, and continued CPD opportunities.
By creating a clear pathway from technical expertise to venture formation, the programme directly supports the Hub’s mission: to build national capacity in edge AI and drive meaningful societal and industrial impact.
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