Join us for the launch of an exciting new webinar series hosted by the LCRIG AI Task Group – a recently established collaborative platform, dedicated to exploring artificial intelligence (AI) across the highways and transport technology sector.
Webinar 1: Introduction to AI
Time: 13:30-15:00
Date: Monday, 12th May
Location: Teams Webinars
Our first session, Introduction to AI, will set the stage for the series by addressing fundamental questions like:
- What is AI?
- Where is it already being used in the highways sector?
- What benefits can it offer?
- What challenges and limitations should we be aware of?
Why This Series Matters
In last year’s Innovation Survey, AI was identified as the primary emerging area of interest across the highways sector. More recently, our members reinforced this view in a follow-up survey, identifying AI as the most critical area for LCRIG to focus on. In response, we created the AI Task Group to serve as a collaborative, knowledge-sharing and learning forum, helping members explore the rapidly emerging influence of AI through a series of themed webinars and events over the next 2 years.
This webinar series is open to all LCRIG members, from those interested in understanding more about AI and its potential to enhance existing services and provide new solutions, to experts in the field who can share their experiences of real-world applications. The AI Task Group aims to foster knowledge sharing and support organisations as they navigate the opportunities and challenges posed by emerging AI technologies. This series of webinars marks an important step in this journey.
Over the next two years, the AI Task Group will lead a series of themed webinars, aimed at exploring AI and its various applications and potential benefits for the highways and transport sector.
What You Will Learn
- A high-level overview of AI and its growing relevance in highway services.
- Insight into how AI tools can enhance efficiency, asset management, and decision-making.
- Common challenges and barriers to AI adoption.
- A space to ask questions, share experiences, and engage in peer learning.
Meet Our Speakers
- Chair: Sean Rooney – Head of Service – Highway Maintenance and Road Safety, Oxfordshire County Council
- Alex Mindell – Head of AI Policy, Department for Transport
- Marina Malieva – Business Development Manager, Vaisala Road AI
- Dr Stephen Remde – Chief Technology Officer, Gaist
- Ed Wells – Head of Digital Construction, Galliford Try Infrastructure
- Alex Wright – Director of Technology, XAIS-PTS
Discussion Topics Will Include:
- Current real-world applications of AI in the sector
- What’s coming next in AI development
- The capabilities and limitations of AI today
- Barriers to adoption and how to overcome them
- The tangible benefits AI can offer to public and private sector organisations
Who Should Attend?
- Local Authority members considering or using AI solutions.
- Supplier members providing AI solutions.
- Any LCRIG members interested in understanding more about AI and how it can potentially enhance existing services and provide new solutions.
Secure Your Spot
If you are interested in understanding more about AI and want to hear more from experts in the field who can share their experiences of real-world applications, book now and join the LCRIG AI Task Group on this exciting journey!
If you aren’t currently a member and would like to know more about the work of the AI Task Group and the full range of LCRIG membership benefits, please contact us.