Baby-Friendly AI Events in Brighton

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9 September 2026 · 11am – 12.45pm · Plus X Innovation, Central Brighton

Side Hustles in Nap Time

Starting a business, or growing the one you've already got.

Who’s speaking

Rose Tighe

Brighton AI

Product leader, and Co-Founder & Chair of Brighton AI.

Sarah Kemp

Narrative Architect

Helps humans and businesses become better understood in the AI era.

Frankie Hewitson

The Frank Co

Mum of two under four, running her supply-chain tracking platform on AI.

What you’ll get

Something you’ll do. Build a prototype to test your business idea with potential users, with product leader and Brighton AI Co-Founder & Chair Rose Tighe.
Something to make you think. How to frame your business idea, with Narrative Architect Sarah Kemp.
Something you’ll see. A live demo from Frankie Hewitson on running her supply-chain platform with AI, from first integration to how it powers everything today.

You will leave with confidence. I already work with AI and I sell it, I learnt a lot. No one has ever trained me on AI before today.

Attendee, August 2026

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The rest of 2026

More dates at Plus X Innovation, Central Brighton — with the 2027 line-up to follow. Tickets go to the community first.

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What happens at an event

Mid-morning meet-ups designed around babies.

Live demos

People who actively use these tools walk through their real workflows, step by step.

Real talk

Honest conversation about using AI critically, including keeping your data safe.

Peer learning

No jargon, no tech bros, no stupid questions.

Meet like-minded mums

Break-out moments for chatting, and a community that keeps the conversation going before and after.

The story so far

2events

45tickets sold

39women in the room

61in the WhatsApp community

+65%tickets vs the sold-out pilot

Pilot survey (11 of 15 attendees): confidence using AI at paid work rose by 1.6 points on average, on a scale of 1 to 5. NPS +82.

A mum lifting her baby up for a kiss at the event

11 August 2026

Current, Not Behind: AI for your return to paid work

65% more tickets sold than the pilot.

24 in the room

Who spoke

Claudia Gasson MSc

Waddyado ↗

Organisational psychologist (Birkbeck) and founder of Waddyado, a psychology-led career platform for mid-career change. Hosts the Waddyado Careers Podcast.

Deborah Gray

Globelle Travels ↗

Solutions Consultant at Scope3 and Founder of Globelle Travels. Mum to a toddler.

Katie Rose

AI on Maternity Leave

Founder of AI on Maternity Leave, and your host for the morning.

Everyone is friendly and the event itself sparks honest and open conversation where no question is a silly question.

Attendee, August 2026

7 July 2026

The pilot

Sold out within days.

15 in the room

Who spoke

Amber Foster

Human Superpowers ↗

Co-Founder of Human Superpowers, a boutique consultancy at the intersection of human skills and AI fluency — clients include EY, KPMG and Barclays.

Zoe Ashford

We Are Auntie CiC ↗

Founder of We Are Auntie CiC, a non-profit digital marketing agency hiring NEETs and the Sandwich Generation to deliver work for charities and social enterprises.

Katie Rose

AI on Maternity Leave

Founder of AI on Maternity Leave, and your host for the morning.

I came away feeling reassured, inspired and excited to have spent the morning learning something new — such a supportive and friendly environment.

Pilot attendee

I breastfed, contact napped and changed my baby — all while learning something new.

Pilot attendee

Babies welcome, always

Not tolerated — welcome. At the venue:

Step-free pram access — bring the buggy right in.

A mum lifting her baby up for a kiss at the pilot

Noise is fine. Crying, babbling, a lap of the room mid-talk — all completely normal here.

Nappy changing facilities on site or in the room.

Two babies crawling across the room at the pilot

Space to roam — crawl, feed, change in the room — events designed with babies in mind.

Event FAQs

Where can I feed and change my baby at the event?

Wherever suits you. The event is informal, relaxed and set up with babies in mind — many feed (breast, bottle or baby food) and change their babies right there in the room, so they don't miss any of the learning. There are baby changing facilities on site too. If you'd rather breastfeed somewhere more private, there are spaces for this available as well.

Can I store my pram?

Yes. There's step-free access and space for prams — bring the buggy right in.

Are drinks and snacks included?

Yes, drinks and snacks are included with your ticket. Just tell us about any dietary requirements when you book.

What happens if I can't make it after buying a ticket?

Babies don't respect plans — we know. If you can't make it, you can resell your ticket via Tixel — just search for the event and make your ticket available for someone on the waitlist to buy.

Will there be networking?

Yes — gently. The first 30 minutes is relaxed arrivals time and perfect for getting to know other likeminded mums. The WhatsApp community keeps the conversation going before and after (with a dedicated meet-up channel just for arranging playdates etc.).

Do I need to know anything about AI before I come?

No. Everything is beginner-friendly — the room ranges from total beginners to daily users, and no question is too basic.

Do I have to bring a baby?

Not at all. Babies are welcome, but not required. Mums on maternity leave are our priority, but of course mums newly (or not so newly!) returned to the workplace are 100% welcome too and we have dedicated Mum only tickets.

Does my baby need a ticket?

No — babies come free. One ticket covers you and your baby.

I don't want my baby photographed, can I still attend?

Our stance is to not take photos of babies that feature their faces. Separately, you give consent at the ticket check-out for photography of yourself at the event. Any issues you can always have a quick chat.

The venue

Our events take place at Plus X Innovation in Central Brighton. It's step-free and pram-friendly, with room to feed and change your baby, and drinks and snacks are included.

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