Join us on Wednesday 23 April for “A Faith Response to AI”, an evening of honest dialogue, fresh perspectives, and thoughtful engagement with one of the most important topics of our time.
We’ll host a dynamic panel discussion featuring three brilliant voices, each bringing a unique lens on faith and technology:
Femi Stevens – Author of Humanising Artificial Intelligence, exploring how AI can serve people rather than displace them.
Luke Whiting – CEO of Hailo, a faith-tech startup helping churches use data to lead well in the digital age.
James Jefferies – Software Engineer and Data Specialist at Rewilding Britain, passionate about creation care, sustainability, and how tech can reconnect us to the natural world.
Navigating the Startup Rollercoaster: key lessons for Tech founders
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Lorenzo will share his story of bootstrapping his digital agency, and growing it organically for 23 years, until his exit in early 2025. Lorenzo will share mistakes made, lessons learnt, and the importance of maintaining perspective for business owners, especially for solo entrepreneurs. Knowing what you don’t know, as early as possible, and consolidating those gaps, is critical to your success.
Lorenzo is also an Entrepreneur-in-residence for our Tech Incubator program - Cooper Project at Sheffield Tech Parks.
Workshop Agenda:
- The Startup Journey – Lessons from Key Phases
- Validation Stage- Launching a Startup - Access to Market
- The Founder’s Journey - Overcoming the challenges of being a founder
- The Future – What to Expect in 10-20 Years - Advice on long-term vision, scalability and adaptability
- Q&A & Discussion
Guest Speaker’s Bio:
Lorenzo Gordon was co-founder and for 23 years until March 2025, a director at Maldaba, a London-based software development agency focussing on innovative digital solutions for the public and not-for-profit sectors. Originally a software developer, Lorenzo has been leading innovation in health, social care, university research, housing and education for over 20 years, including innovative solutions for patient held records, supporting vulnerable people with their health and care information, interoperability, improving communication across organisations to support inter-agency collaboration in health and social care (NHS,Social Care), randomised controlled trials, multi criteria decision analysis, housing management, distance-based collaboration in low and middle income countries, and virtual community centres.
Lorenzo has led Maldaba on various SBRI Health phase 1 and phase 2 competitions and an InnovateUK grant on a >£900K project. Lorenzo consults for and supports organisations regarding organisational development, product-market fit, commercialisation. Lorenzo grew Maldaba to a >£1M turnover company, with 15 multi-disciplinary staff and operating profit >£270K.
Join us on Wednesday, 23 April at 18:00 for an insightful talk with Femi Stephens, about his book ”Humanising Artificial Intelligence”. As AI reshapes our world, will it empower or marginalize humanity? Femi explores the social, ethical, and economic impact of AI, tackling issues like digital poverty, bias, and misinformation, and the need for responsible innovation. Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion on the future of human-AI collaboration and how we can shape a more ethical, AI-driven world.
[🏫 In-Person] Evil Tech: How Devs Became Villains with Sergès Goma
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This event will be a single talk on Evil Tech: How Devs Became Villains with Sergès Goma
⚠️ This will be an in-person event, the venue is TBC.
Agenda:
🍕 Pizza/Drinks (18:15 - 18:30)
🗣 Introduction (18:30)
👉 Evil Tech: How Devs Became Villains with Sergès Goma (18:35ish)
🍻 Social @ Pub (after the talk)
👉 Evil Tech: How Devs Became Villains
Once upon a time, developers were the unsung heroes of our world. The stereotypical developer, with glasses perched on the nose and an innate talent for science, even inspired the alter egos of superheroes.
However, today, software engineers often find themselves under scrutiny for their roles in creating data-gathering apps, facial recognition software in CCTV systems, and the constant tracking of citizens through GPS, among other issues.
From being heroes to becoming modern-day Dr. Frankensteins, tech creators face an unenviable dilemma: to embrace malevolence or strive for heroism.
During this talk, we will delve deep into the complex relationship between technology and ethics, and explore how developers navigate the fine line between progress and principles.
This is our villain’s origin story, told with a touch of dark humor.
This month's theme focuses on global cybersecurity threats facing followers of Jesus, exploring these challenges on an international scale. We will be meeting again at Sheffield Technology Parks, located in the heart of the city centre. Free pizza included! 🍕
We will be joined by a special guest—a senior security professional from Hungary. With extensive experience in IT security, including roles such as Senior IT Security Manager, Chief Security Officer, and Chief Security Architect across various organizations, he will bring a wealth of expertise to the discussion.
The next FaithTech Sheffield meetup is on Wednesday, 17 July. The theme will be all about "How to get involved with the FaithTech community in Sheffield". We'd love to talk more about the ideas for local projects suggested at our last meetup with James Kelly, FaithTech's founder in Canada.
As always, our FaithTech meetups are structured into three distinct sections:
1/ Meet: Arrive any time from 18:00 to meet, mix and mingle over free pizza and soft drinks.
2/ Learn: From 19:00 we'll talk about FaithTech Labs and other ways of getting involved with FaithTech in Sheffield.
3/ Build: The final section of the evening will continue to focus on how we come together to build tech to benefit our local community.
ℹ️ New venue: Sheffield Technology Parks
We're also excited to announce a change of venue for this month's meetup; join us at Sheffield Technology Parks, located in the heart of the city centre.
🗓️ Date and time: Wednesday, 17 July 2024, 18:00
📍 Venue: Sheffield Technology Parks, Arundel Street, Sheffield S1 2NS
There is a hard limit on how many people the meeting room at Sheffield Technology Parks can hold so please book early. Also, if you find that you’re unable to attend, please cancel your ticket in good time so someone else can take it.
Experience Session: Curious about AI but not sure where it fits into your business?
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Dive into the World of AI with Ease! 🚀
💡 Ever wondered how AI can benefit your business? Unsure where to start? Do you feel uneasy about the ethical implications and risks it brings along? You're not alone, and the best part? You've got everything you need to jumpstart your AI adventure already - and we're here to show you how.
🤖 AI is revolutionizing the business world by enhancing customer service, speeding up decision-making with rapid data analysis and automating mundane tasks, freeing up valuable time for strategic work. AI is the key to efficiency, insight, and responsiveness in your business.
Join us for an Exclusive AI Experience Session hosted by Angel Takooree, where we demystify AI for you. We will cover everything you need, whether it's identifying business processes improvements by using automation, tackling data protection concerns, addressing the fears within your organization, or simply wondering how to begin.
Our session is perfect for non-techies curious about integrating AI into their workflows or businesses. You'll discover a straightforward yet powerful approach to adopting AI successfully, without the jargon!
This practical method employs the AI Design Sprint™ Framework to help map out your business, strategy, and current challenges. Once identified, we then examine the risks, benefits, and ethical considerations. During this brief session, we will touch on these aspects, providing you with an understanding of how it operates.
What's in it for you?
Understand an easy way to kick-start your AI initiatives
Navigate through risks and ethical decisions of AI
Learn how you can go from an AI concept to prototypes specific to your business in a matter of days
Build a competitive edge that sets your business apart.
🎫 Secure your free place in our interactive workshop and embark on an engaging journey to uncover the transformative potential AI holds for your business.
Experience Session: Curious about AI but not sure where it fits into your business?
Description changed:
Dive into the World of AI with Ease! 🚀
💡 Ever wondered how AI can benefit your business? Unsure where to start? Do you feel uneasy about the ethical implications and risks it brings along? You're not alone, and the best part? You've got everything you need to jumpstart your AI adventure already - and we're here to show you how.
🤖 AI is revolutionizing the business world by enhancing customer service, speeding up decision-making with rapid data analysis and automating mundane tasks, freeing up valuable time for strategic work. AI is the key to efficiency, insight, and responsiveness in your business.
Join us for an Exclusive AI Experience Session hosted by Angel Takooree, where we demystify AI for you. We will cover everything you need, whether it's identifying business processes improvements by using automation, tackling data protection concerns, addressing the fears within your organization, or simply wondering how to begin.
Our session is perfect for non-techies curious about integrating AI into their workflows or businesses. You'll discover a straightforward yet powerful approach to adopting AI successfully, without the jargon!
This practical method employs the AI Design Sprint™ Framework to help map out your business, strategy, and current challenges. Once identified, we then examine the risks, benefits, and ethical considerations. During this brief session, we will touch on these aspects, providing you with an understanding of how it operates.
What's in it for you?
Understand an easy way to kick-start your AI initiatives
Navigate through risks and ethical decisions of AI
Learn how you can go from an AI concept to prototypes specific to your business in a matter of days
Build a competitive edge that sets your business apart.
🎫 Secure your free place in our interactive workshop and embark on an engaging journey to uncover the transformative potential AI holds for your business.
💡 Ever wondered how AI can benefit your business? Unsure where to start? Do you feel uneasy about the ethical implications and risks it brings along? You're not alone, and the best part? You've got everything you need to jumpstart your AI adventure already - and we're here to show you how.
🤖 AI is revolutionizing the business world by enhancing customer service, speeding up decision-making with rapid data analysis and automating mundane tasks, freeing up valuable time for strategic work. AI is the key to efficiency, insight, and responsiveness in your business.
Join us for an Exclusive AI Experience Session hosted by Angel Takooree, where we demystify AI for you. We will cover everything you need, whether it's identifying business processes improvements by using automation, tackling data protection concerns, addressing the fears within your organization, or simply wondering how to begin.
Our session is perfect for non-techies curious about integrating AI into their workflows or businesses. You'll discover a straightforward yet powerful approach to adopting AI successfully, without the jargon!
This practical method employs the AI Design Sprint™ Framework to help map out your business, strategy, and current challenges. Once identified, we then examine the risks, benefits, and ethical considerations. During this brief session, we will touch on these aspects, providing you with an understanding of how it operates.
What's in it for you?
- Understand an easy way to kick-start your AI initiatives
- Navigate through risks and ethical decisions of AI
Learn how you can go from an AI concept to prototypes specific to your business in a matter of days
- Build a competitive edge that sets your business apart.
🎫 Secure your free place in our interactive workshop and embark on an engaging journey to uncover the transformative potential AI holds for your business.
Are you curious about how AI can enhance and grow your business?
Description changed:
Dive into the World of AI with Ease! 🚀
💡 Ever wondered how AI can benefit your business? Unsure where to start? Do you feel uneasy about the ethical implications and risks it brings along? You're not alone, and the best part? You've got everything you need to jumpstart your AI adventure already - and we're here to show you how.
🤖 AI is revolutionizing the business world by enhancing customer service, speeding up decision-making with rapid data analysis and automating mundane tasks, freeing up valuable time for strategic work. AI is the key to efficiency, insight, and responsiveness in your business.
Join us for an Exclusive AI Experience Session hosted by Angel Takooree, where we demystify AI for you. We will cover everything you need, whether it's identifying business processes improvements by using automation, tackling data protection concerns, addressing the fears within your organization, or simply wondering how to begin.
Our session is perfect for non-techies curious about integrating AI into their workflows or businesses. You'll discover a straightforward yet powerful approach to adopting AI successfully, without the jargon!
This practical method employs the AI Design Sprint™ Framework to help map out your business, strategy, and current challenges. Once identified, we then examine the risks, benefits, and ethical considerations. During this brief session, we will touch on these aspects, providing you with an understanding of how it operates.
What's in it for you?
Understand an easy way to kick-start your AI initiatives
Navigate through risks and ethical decisions of AI
Learn how you can go from an AI concept to prototypes specific to your business in a matter of days
Build a competitive edge that sets your business apart.
🎫 Secure your free place in our interactive workshop and embark on an engaging journey to uncover the transformative potential AI holds for your business.
💡 Ever wondered how AI can benefit your business? Unsure where to start? Do you feel uneasy about the ethical implications and risks it brings along? You're not alone, and the best part? You've got everything you need to jumpstart your AI adventure already - and we're here to show you how.
🤖 AI is revolutionizing the business world by enhancing customer service, speeding up decision-making with rapid data analysis and automating mundane tasks, freeing up valuable time for strategic work. AI is the key to efficiency, insight, and responsiveness in your business.
Join us for an Exclusive AI Experience Session hosted by Angel Takooree, where we demystify AI for you. We will cover everything you need, whether it's identifying business processes improvements by using automation, tackling data protection concerns, addressing the fears within your organization, or simply wondering how to begin.
Our session is perfect for non-techies curious about integrating AI into their workflows or businesses. You'll discover a straightforward yet powerful approach to adopting AI successfully, without the jargon!
This practical method employs the AI Design Sprint™ Framework to help map out your business, strategy, and current challenges. Once identified, we then examine the risks, benefits, and ethical considerations. During this brief session, we will touch on these aspects, providing you with an understanding of how it operates.
What's in it for you?
Understand an easy way to kick-start your AI initiatives
- Navigate through risks and ethical decisions of AI
- Learn how you can go from an AI concept to prototypes specific to your business in a matter of days
- Build a competitive edge that sets your business apart.
🎫 Secure your free place in our interactive workshop and embark on an engaging journey to uncover the transformative potential AI holds for your business.
Are you curious about how AI can enhance and grow your business?
Description changed:
Dive into the World of AI with Ease! 🚀
💡 Ever wondered how AI can benefit your business? Unsure where to start? Do you feel uneasy about the ethical implications and risks it brings along? You're not alone, and the best part? You've got everything you need to jumpstart your AI adventure already - and we're here to show you how.
🤖 AI is revolutionizing the business world by enhancing customer service, speeding up decision-making with rapid data analysis and automating mundane tasks, freeing up valuable time for strategic work. AI is the key to efficiency, insight, and responsiveness in your business.
Join us for an Exclusive AI Experience Session hosted by Angel Takooree, where we demystify AI for you. We will cover everything you need, whether it's identifying business processes improvements by using automation, tackling data protection concerns, addressing the fears within your organization, or simply wondering how to begin.
Our session is perfect for non-techies curious about integrating AI into their workflows or businesses. You'll discover a straightforward yet powerful approach to adopting AI successfully, without the jargon!
This practical method employs the AI Design Sprint™ Framework to help map out your business, strategy, and current challenges. Once identified, we then examine the risks, benefits, and ethical considerations. During this brief session, we will touch on these aspects, providing you with an understanding of how it operates.
What's in it for you?
Understand an easy way to kick-start your AI initiatives
Navigate through risks and ethical decisions of AI
Learn how you can go from an AI concept to prototypes specific to your business in a matter of days
Build a competitive edge that sets your business apart.
🎫 Secure your free place in our interactive workshop and embark on an engaging journey to uncover the transformative potential AI holds for your business.
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