Bring a problem. Build with the community.
AI Labs is where the Welsh AI community tackles real problems through structured collaborative sessions. Unlike traditional AI events focused on learning, Labs brings together practitioners, researchers, and builders to explore and prototype solutions for actual challenges from business, public sector, health, and society.
Session formats
Problem Lab
3 hours, 8–20 people
A structured session where an organisation presents a real challenge and the community explores it together.
Outputs: Clear problem definitions and identified next steps
Build Sprint
1–2 days, 10–30 people
Hands-on prototyping with developers, data scientists, domain experts, and designers.
Outputs: Working prototypes and feasibility assessments
Open Lab
Monthly, 2 hours, open attendance
Regular peer review and collaboration matchmaking for all AI Wales members.
Outputs: Informal show-and-tell format
Sector Challenge
Multi-session, curated cohort
Themed Lab series focused on specific sector problems.
Outputs: Sector-specific recommendations and published findings
Active challenges
AI and the Welsh Language
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Get involved →AI for Community Energy Optimisation
Get involved →Have a challenge?
Bring your organisation's AI challenge to the community. We'll help you explore solutions with practitioners, researchers, and builders from across Wales.
Submit a challenge