Name: Don't Outsource Your Thinking to AI (Workshop + Networking)
Start: 2026-01-21T18:00:00.000+00:00
End: 2026-01-21T20:30:00.000+00:00
Location: SEESAW

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Big Echo

Love it or hate it, AI is touching more and more of our lives.

In this hands-on event, we'll lead with curiosity as we explore creative uses of these new tools, and learn how AI can enhance our creative problem solving, curiosity and imagination.

We'll tackle sticky challenges, see new connections, and reveal biases to make us better problem solvers.

This is a unique workshop / networking hybrid event with great dinner + drinks provided.

86% of companies expect AI transformation by 2030 (

75% of employees fear being made obsolete (

 are among the most crucial skills for 2030 (

How can we embrace AI while strengthening these crucial human skills?

The key lies in using AI not to give us the answers, but to ask better questions.

Event Workshop

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We'll set aside any fears or doubts with AI, lead with curiosity and learn by doing.

You will learn how to use AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini or Copilot in creative ways to build confidence in creative problem solving.

The event will help tackle challenges such as:

This isn't your average networking event. Expect:

“The most fun I’ve had at a work event."

Senior Product Manager, BBC iPlayer (past event attendee)

This event is for leaders and managers in any sector.

You don’t need any previous experience of AI to come to this event.

The event will be inclusive and welcoming to all who attend.

 is an experienced facilitator and founder of 

, an innovation and growth partnership based in Manchester.

After a decade running tech agency Huddle Digital, Tom launched Big Echo to demystify, derisk and democratise innovation for traditional sector businesses.

Alongside this, he is also a contract lecturer, corporate facilitator and private trainer – teaching innovation, design thinking, software engineering, entrepreneurship and, occasionally, music production.

“Tom delivered an engaging and thought-provoking workshop. The session left everyone feeling inspired with new ways of problem solving.”

Anastasia Kynighou, MBA Director, Manchester Metropolitan University Business School

Spaces are limited so we can provide an excellent experience for those who attend. Don't wait to grab your ticket!

This event is suitable for self-directed CPD. Participants may record up to 1.5 CPD hours for attending the workshop session.

RamYum will serve a Korean-inspired grazing platter that is bold, satisfying, and made fresh.

SEESAW is a space for people who like to think more curiously. 

A space to work, learn and play, SEESAW is a workspace, cafe, events and exhibition space in a beautifully transformed warehouse in the heart of Manchester city centre.