Communities for practical AI conversations

Seven local groups: one national community

A place to learn, share ideas, and explore artificial intelligence in the real world.

We bring together curious beginners, practitioners, business people, educators, and technologists for thoughtful discussion about AI. The aim is simple: make space for useful conversations, practical learning, and a strong local community.

What to expect

Learn

Understand AI topics through local talks, demos, and discussion without hype or intimidation.

Connect

Meet people in your area who are experimenting, building, questioning, and learning together.

Apply

Take practical ideas back into your work, study, products, services, or community activity.

About the community

Established 2023

4000+ Social followers

2300+ Members signed up

Founded in Bletchley, where Alan Turing initially worked on AI.

Deliberately inclusive: we welcome anyone interested in AI, or working in AI, from beginners to experts.

Upcoming events

Past events

The groups

Awards

2024 winner

Winner Best User Group Award at the 2024 UK Community Spotlight Awards (Bletchley AI)

2025 shortlist

Shortlisted MKSTEM Awards 2025 (Bletchley AI)

2025 shortlist

Shortlisted Best User Group Award at the 2025 UK Community Spotlight Awards (Manchester AI)