AI Acceleration Tour 2026
Free workshops across Northern Ireland to help small businesses learn how to use artificial intelligence safely, responsibly and effectively.
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