Building a Green AI Superpower
A UKAI Strategic Roundtable & Leadership Reception
UKAI has been leading national discussions on the growing interdependence between AI, energy and infrastructure through a series of parliamentary roundtables with MPs, Peers, civil servants and industry leaders. These sessions, focused on Energy & AI and Infrastructure & AI, explored how the rapid scale-up of AI is reshaping demand for power, planning, skills, investment and critical national infrastructure. Amongst the many opportunities, the UK is already pioneering the development of a sustainable and responsible AI industry. Could the UK lead the world in developing ‘Green AI’?
UKAI has consolidated these insights into a new policy and industry report, drawing on the perspectives of government, utilities, infrastructure providers, local authorities and technology leaders. The report sets out practical recommendations to ensure the UK can scale AI sustainably, securely and competitively.
This event marks the formal review and public launch of that work.
The programme will include:
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A short presentation from UKAI outlining the report’s headline findings and recommendations,
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A fireside chat with a Government minister on delivery, planning and investment,
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Opportunities for questions from the audience,
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A curated networking reception for those shaping the UK’s AI, energy and infrastructure future.
Key Themes
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UK Leadership of a Green AI Future - Exploring how the UK can leverage its existing assets, knowledge and talent to drive future innovation, and create a global competitive advantage,
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Ensuring Energy Pricing Does Not Limit Growth - Understand the potential impact of high energy prices on limiting the growth of the AI industry, and explore recommendations and solutions,
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Energy for AI Growth – How can we align renewables, smart grids and energy-efficient data centres with Net Zero policies?
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Nuclear & Hydrogen – Realistic timelines for these alternative energy sources and their role in long-term AI resilience and sovereignty,
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Public & Private Investment – How can government and the private sector invest and stimulate innovation,
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Regional & Devolved Leadership – What is the role of combined authorities in place-based AI growth and how can we ensure knowledge sharing across the UK?
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Skills & Workforce – Ensuring that we are building the talent pipeline to deliver future infrastructure,
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Critical Infrastructure – What is the impact on the social and physical infrastructure that will be required for AI-enabled growth and leadership in Green AI?
