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Selected recent talks

Rufus Curnow presenting AI for the wellness industry beside a Wellbeing Co. banner

AI for the Wellness Industry, Tameside

Opportunities and challenges, a hands-on session for small business owners in health and wellbeing, run with Tameside Council and Wellbeing Co.

AI can feel like a huge subject, but Rufus made it practical, accessible and genuinely relevant to the businesses in the room. As someone who already uses AI regularly, I still came away with new ideas.

Sarah Crossley, Wellbeing Co.
Rufus Curnow presenting at the Big Business Breakfast, Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce

Big Business Breakfast, Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce

Embracing AI in the Workplace, a practical keynote for over 100 member businesses on assessing AI capability, where it can add value, and the first steps to implement it safely.

He made AI practical for our members, and the feedback afterwards was amazing.

Kelly Edwards, Head of Events and Facilities, Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce
Rufus Curnow speaking to local business owners at Tameside Talks Business

Tameside Talks Business

AI for Organisations, a session for local business owners and leaders at Tameside's business event, focused on identifying quick wins and avoiding typical AI pitfalls.

Loads of great insights and strong audience engagement. The feedback has been fantastic.

Dean Kleban, Business Growth Manager, Tameside Council
Rufus Curnow delivering a lecture on stage at the EFCLIN Congress in Barcelona

EFCLIN Congress, Barcelona

A Vision for Tomorrow: how AI will reshape quality and regulatory in the contact lens and IOL industries. A keynote at the 52nd Annual EFCLIN Congress exploring opportunities for AI within their industry.

Rufus Curnow speaking on a panel at the Cornwall AI Summit at the Eden Project

Cornwall AI Summit

At the Eden Project, Cornwall, a summit attended by over 100 local businesses. I participated in a morning panel on AI Skills and Workforce, then delivered two back-to-back afternoon workshops: AI strategy, literacy and change for leaders, and a hands-on session accelerating individual AI capability.

The Red Giant approach

My talks show AI as it actually is, without the hype. They draw on research, on experience, and on opinions I have formed by delivering over a hundred sessions. I use live demos rather than pre-recorded videos, and I'm not afraid of things going wrong because that's part of showing the real experience with AI.

I believe AI is an extremely powerful tool, but it should not be used for everything. AI should be used to augment us rather than replace us. That belief runs through every talk I give.

My talks are interactive, so wherever the room allows they contain:

  • Live demonstrations with the latest AI tools
  • Exercises and participation, so the audience can take part
  • Bespoke content built for your specific audience
Illustration of Rufus Curnow mid-talk, gesturing to one side

What I speak about

  • AI adoptionWhat makes AI stick, and where adoption often falls down.
  • Responsible AISafe, ethical and practical use, covering data, judgement, governance, disclosure and policies.
  • AI and the future of workHow AI is reshaping organisations and workflows, and how to adapt.
  • AI in educationResearch and opinions on assessment, student use and staff capability, from twenty years inside the sector.

Formats

  • Keynotes
  • Workshop-style sessions
  • Panellist or chair
  • Leadership briefings

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