Power, Politics and AI

​No technology arrives in a vacuum, and AI is no exception. It is being built inside existing systems of power and politics, shaped by them and increasingly reshaping them in return. This session examines that two-way relationship and what it means for who holds influence in the years ahead.

​About Gloucestershire Tech Week

​Gloucestershire Tech Week runs from Monday 12th to Friday 16th October 2026. Powered by CyNam, the week brings together founders, innovators, leaders and learners to turn the county's tech strengths into solutions for society's biggest challenges.

​Day 4 takes [Artificial] Intelligence as its theme. Hosted at Patch in The Forum and sponsored by Zaizi, it asks whether we are ready for what comes next. The day moves past the potential of AI to the responsibilities, risks and realities of putting it to work. Explore the full programme at glostechweek.co.uk

​Your Ticket

​This registration covers this session only and does not include lunch. Want to stay for lunch or make a day of it? Purchase a Day 4 all-access pass here: https://luma.com/zjcu53vh

​Getting There

​Venue: Patch, 5-7 Cathedral Walk, The Forum, Gloucester GL1 1DF

​Patch sits within The Forum, steps from Kings Square and next to the University of Gloucestershire's City Campus. The venue is on the ground and first floor with lift access, an accessible bathroom and step-free entry.

​By Car

​Q-Park at The Forum is part of the same development, with 393 spaces and 41 electric vehicle charging points, so you can park and walk straight to the venue.

​By Bus

​Gloucester Transport Hub (bus station) is a 1 minute walk from Patch. Services from across the county arrive here, including the Stagecoach 94 from Cheltenham.

​By Train

​Gloucester railway station is a 4 minute walk from Patch, making this the easiest venue of the week to reach by rail, with direct services from Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Swindon and London.