Machine Learning vs. Human Learning – What Have We Learned?

An event on the future of Al, featuring Dr. David McLaughlan, followed by a panel discussion, audience Q&A, networking and drinks

Prepare to be inspired! Join us at St John’s Innovation Centre, a renowned hub for groundbreaking ideas and entrepreneurial spirit, for a captivating exploration of the dynamic interplay between human and artificial intelligence. Since its establishment in 1987 as the first innovation centre of its kind in Europe, St John’s has played a pivotal role in fostering knowledge-based businesses and driving innovation within the Cambridge technology cluster. This event continues that tradition of thought leadership, delving into the crucial question of where human ingenuity thrives in an AI-driven world.

Date: March 5th, 2025 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Hosted by: Reuben Isbitsky, Senior Innovation and Growth Specialist at St John’s Innovation Centre

Agenda:

4:00 – 4:05 PM: Welcome and Introduction by Reuben Isbitsky https://www.linkedin.com/in/reuben-isbitsky/

4:05 – 4:20 PM: “Selling – The Human Factor” – Reuben kicks off the event with an insightful talk on the irreplaceable human element in sales, drawing on extensive experience in marketing, startups, and international business.

4:20 – 4:45 PM: Keynote Presentation: Dr. David McLaughlan, CEO & Founder, Curb – building predictive technology to support healthy behavioural change. David is a leading addiction psychiatrist based at The Priory Hospital, Roehampton, as well as being a former NHS Clinical Entrepreneur and the current Academic Secretary for The Royal College of Psychiatry’s Faculty of Addiction. He will share his experiences and vision for the future of AI in behavioural health. https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mclaughlan/

4:45 – 5:15 PM: Panel Discussion: The Future of Learning in an AI-Driven World – A dynamic discussion with innovation leaders exploring the impact of AI on human learning, ethical considerations, and real-world applications across industries, with a focus on where humans have the advantage. Featuring:

Jason Mashinchi: Founder of Cambridge Kinetics, the company behind Kinabase — software designed to help businesses organise information, save time, and boost efficiency. With a background in Computer Science, and a Manufacturing and Management degree from University of Cambridge, Jason combines these disciplines to drive innovation in business productivity, AI, and digital transformation to deliver results for a wide range of organisations. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-mashinchi/

Dr Marta Grzeskiewicz – Founder of Emergent Technologies, a company developing software with proprietary AI models and algorithms providing data-driven insights into consumer behaviour and optimal recommendations for marketing and pricing strategies. Marta’s expertise is at the intersection of economics, statistics and machine learning, stemming from her PhD in Economics & Machine Learning from UCL, where she developed novel algorithms for demand estimation from observational data. Prior to her PhD, she worked as an investment banker at Deutsche Bank and she holds a BA and MA in Economics from the University of Cambridge and an MSc in Data Science from UCL. https://www.linkedin.com/in/marta-grzeskiewicz/

James Green: Computer Scientist, Cambridge veteran, serial entrepreneur, and cofounder of Green Custard Ltd – the UK’s leading Amazon Web Services Partner specialising in IoT consultancy. James helps clients innovate in three main areas of digital transformation: connected products, smart manufacturing, and smart buildings. AI in its many forms is a common thread through his projects, and he is an expert in leveraging AWS’s AI services. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgrn/

Sarah James: Building Peepsio – an AI HR advisor and insights platform, for happier and more productive companies. Sarah has a track record as an HR operator at progressive, technical organisations such as Arm and ttp. She is acutely aware of the challenges and pain points that still need to be solved for HR teams. Sarah is also the Founder of Innovo HR, supporting deeptech startups with everything people, talent and culture. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahjamesinnovo/

Winn Faria: Knowledge Transfer Manager at Innovate UK Business Connect, Winn works with startups and scaleups. His specialisations include Generative/AI, blockchain, cryptographic technology, Decentralised Finance (DeFi), cloud based/private LLMs, quantum computing including experimental and emerging technologies. https://www.linkedin.com/in/winn-faria-1391141/

5:15 – 5:30 PM: Q&A Session – Your chance to engage with the speakers and panellists, asking questions and delving deeper into the topics.

5:30 – 6:00 PM: Networking and Drinks – Connect with fellow attendees, share ideas, and forge new connections.