University of Liverpool Showcases AI Excellence at Inaugural Liverpool City Region International AI Summit

University of Liverpool Showcases AI Excellence at Inaugural Liverpool City Region International AI Summit

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool played a leading role in the inaugural Liverpool City Region International AI Summit, showcasing its AI expertise and fostering innovation and partnerships. The University, LCRCA, and STFC signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance “Meta-Liverpool,” a city-scale digital asset and policy modeling platform aimed at driving research, business, and civic benefits. Experts presented groundbreaking AI applications, including automated chemical synthesis, AI-driven legal solutions, and public health innovations. The event also spotlighted the University’s spin-outs, such as AI-Sight and SenseAI, highlighting Liverpool’s role as a hub for digital transformation and collaboration.

(PRESS RELEASE) LIVERPOOL, 23-Nov-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — This week, the University of Liverpool took center stage at the Liverpool City Region’s first International AI Summit, underscoring the region’s leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. The event highlighted global partnerships, groundbreaking research, and a compelling vision for AI’s role in shaping the UK’s future.

As a key partner of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA), the University reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the “AI for Good” agenda, driving innovation that addresses societal challenges and promotes inclusivity.

Landmark Partnership to Advance “Meta-Liverpool” Initiative
During the Summit, the University of Liverpool, LCRCA, and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) formalized a new collaboration with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement advances “Meta-Liverpool,” a cutting-edge digital asset and policy modeling platform spearheaded by the University’s Digital Innovation Facility (DIF). Comparable to technologies in leading smart cities, Meta-Liverpool aims to unlock opportunities across science, research, business, and investment while delivering significant civic benefits for the Liverpool City Region.

Showcasing AI-Driven Innovations
University experts shared transformative projects addressing real-world challenges through AI:

• Professor Andy Cooper, Academic Director of the Materials Innovation Factory, showcased the AI for Chemistry Hub and pioneering mobile robots automating chemical synthesis.
• Professor Katie Atkinson, Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor, highlighted AI-driven solutions for law firms, automating routine tasks to enhance access to justice and improve case strategies.
• Professor Iain Buchan, Director of Civic Health Innovation Labs, presented on AI’s role in tackling public health challenges such as antimicrobial resistance and pandemic preparedness.

Interactive exhibitions allowed attendees to explore the University’s cutting-edge research from world-class centers, including the Virtual Engineering Centre (VEC), Computational Biology Facility (CBF), and Civic Health Innovation Labs (CHIL).

Driving Investment and Innovation
The Summit also served as a platform to engage investors, spotlighting University spin-outs such as AI-Sight, which addresses diabetic vision loss, and SenseAI, which revolutionizes image capture and analysis.

A Platform for Collaboration and Growth
Reflecting on the event, Professor Tim Jones, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Liverpool, remarked:
“Our mission has always been to address the grand challenges of our time. Seeing our academics collaborate and share their expertise on issues that impact lives globally was truly inspiring. Events like this ignite transformative partnerships, driving innovation and change in how we work and live. AI’s role will only continue to expand in shaping the future.”

The University’s participation in the Summit showcased its commitment to leveraging AI to create a fairer, more sustainable society, cementing Liverpool’s reputation as a hub of digital innovation.

Media Contacts:

email: rpievents@liverpool.ac.uk.

Joanne Carr
Deputy Director of Communications and Public Affairs
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E: jocarr@liverpool.ac.uk

Catrin Owen
Media Relations Manager – Humanities and Social Sciences
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E: catrin.owen@liverpool.ac.uk

Sarah Stamper
Media Relations Manager – Science and Engineering
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E: sarah.stamper@liverpool.ac.uk

Jennifer Morgan
Media Relations Manager – Health and Life Sciences
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E: J.L.Morgan@liverpool.ac.uk

Alison Cornmell
Media Relations Manager – Health and Life Sciences
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E: Alison.Cornmell@liverpool.ac.uk

SOURCE: University of Liverpool