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Arnold Barks Christmas Lecture 2025
How Al Could Transform the World Around Us
Presented by: Katie King MBA
The presentation will cover how AI
- could transform the world around us
- can it be harnessed to improve engineering
Industry 5.0 and Ethical AI: How Engineers Can Lead the Next Industrial Revolution
Artificial Intelligence is not just changing the way we work—it’s redefining what it means to be an engineer. In this inspiring but pragmatic Keynote, AI strategist and author Katie King will explore how engineering professionals can ethically and effectively harness AI to innovate, remain competitive, and lead in the Industry 5.0 era.
Katie will begin with a live poll to identify where the audience stands in their AI journey—and the key concerns they face. From there, she will outline how engineers can move beyond hype to create tangible value using AI, addressing real-world challenges such as legacy infrastructure, skills gaps, and the risks of misalignment between technology and ethics.
This engaging and practical session will offer:
- 'Stealable innovations' from cross-industry AI applications.
- A roadmap for engineers to build an AI Taskforce and craft a clear AI Playbook.
- Katie’s proven 6-Month Action Plan to move from experimentation to implementation.
Early Bird Tickets Available until 11th November
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Tickets include wine and canapé reception
- Early Bird = £12 (Before 11/11/25)
- Std Tickets = £15
Katie King MBA is a published Author, Keynote Speaker & Consultant on Artificial Intelligence (AI), marketing and business transformation.
Katie has over 30 years’ of consulting experience and has advised many of the world's leading brands and business leaders, as well as schools, colleges and universities.
Katie is a member of the UK Government All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) task force for the adoption of AI.
Katie is the author of 2 Artificial Intelligence books:
How to Harness AI and Maintain the Competitive Edge
The book is listed as a reference source in the 'Brand Strategy' section of the World Economic Forum's Empowering AI Leadership AI toolkit for corporate boards. She is currently writing her second book.
AI Strategy for Sales and Marketing: Connecting Marketing, Sales and Customer Experience
Katie has also delivered two TEDx talks and is a regular speaker on Equality, Women in STEM, AI, leadership and similar topics, across the UK, Europe, India, Dubai, Oman, Bahrain, Singapore, China and beyond.
Note Venue: Salisbury Art Centre
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Katie King, MBA is a published Author & Consultant on Artificial Intelligence (AI), marketing and business transformation.
Over 30 years’ of consulting experience and Katie is a member of the UK Government All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) task force for the adoption of AI.