AI workshops to support business adoption across Northern Ireland
The Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) has announced new 2026 dates for its AI Acceleration Tour, a free series of workshops to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) understand and adopt artificial intelligence (AI).
The workshops are designed for business leaders and professionals exploring how AI can improve productivity and decision-making. They are aimed at beginners and are not intended for those with advanced experience in AI or data science.
Each session includes presentations, live demonstrations and group discussions on
- the basics of data and AI
- preparing data for AI
- responsible and ethical AI use
- infrastructure options for implementation
Upcoming dates include
- 5 February 2026 – Walsh’s Hotel, Maghera
- 17 February 2026 – Canal Court Hotel & Spa, Newry
- 19 February 2026 – LEDCOM Conferencing Centre, Larne
- 12 March 2026 – Ecos Hub, Ballymena
- 24 March 2026 – Millbrook Lodge Hotel, Ballynahinch
How to register
Attendance is free, but spaces are limited. For full details and registration, visit the AI Collaboration Centre website or contact AICCevents@ulster.ac.uk.
First published 27 January 2026
