# RSL 1.0 # License: CC-BY-4.0 # Source: https://aiwales.org/ # Contact: jay@aiwales.org # AI Wales - Comprehensive Documentation > Building Wales into a leading AI nation through education, community, industry collaboration, and policy engagement. ## Organisation Overview AI Wales is Wales's national centre for artificial intelligence, operated by Tech Literacy CIC (Community Interest Company). Our mission is to connect enterprise leaders, SMEs, public sector organisations, universities, and technical talent across Cardiff, Swansea, North Wales, and the wider Welsh region to drive responsible AI adoption across every sector of the Welsh economy. We are an independent community interest company that works collaboratively with Welsh Government, Innovate UK, and other partners to support AI adoption across Wales. - [Homepage](https://aiwales.org/) - [About AI Wales](https://aiwales.org/about) - [Our Values](https://aiwales.org/values) --- ## Core Services ### AI Councils Five expert councils aligned to Welsh Government economic pillars, each driving sector-specific AI adoption: - [View All Councils](https://aiwales.org/councils) 1. **Fintech Council** - AI in financial services, FCA regulation, consumer duty, banking AI, RegTech, InsurTech, payment systems, fraud detection 2. **Cybersecurity Council** - AI-driven threat detection, insider risk, cyber resilience, security automation, threat intelligence, SOC operations 3. **Semiconductors & Advanced Manufacturing Council** - AI on the edge, process automation, smart factories, Industry 4.0, predictive maintenance 4. **Energy & Renewables Council** - AI for grid management, renewable optimisation, net zero, smart grids, energy forecasting, carbon tracking 5. **Agriculture & Environment Council** - Precision agriculture, land management, environmental AI, crop monitoring, livestock management ### Regional Chapters Local AI communities providing grassroots engagement: - [All Chapters](https://aiwales.org/chapters) - [Cardiff Chapter](https://aiwales.org/cardiff/) - South Wales hub, enterprise focus, fintech, professional services, public sector AI - [Swansea Chapter](https://aiwales.org/swansea/) - West Wales tech community, manufacturing, energy, healthcare AI - [Newport Chapter](https://aiwales.org/newport/) - Growing tech presence, cybersecurity, semiconductors, M4 corridor tech - [Wrexham Chapter](https://aiwales.org/wrexham/) - North East Wales hub, manufacturing, logistics, SME adoption - [North Wales Chapter](https://aiwales.org/north-wales/) - Northern region coverage, agriculture, Welsh language AI, tourism ### Events - [Events Calendar](https://aiwales.org/events) #### 2026–27 Events Programme 12 months of workshops, speaker sessions, panels and demos across Wales. Monthly Latte Lounge networking at each regional chapter. | Month | Event | Format | Level | Location | Council | |-------|-------|--------|-------|----------|---------| | July 2026 | Opening the Welsh AI season | Speaker session | All levels | Cardiff | — | | August 2026 | Hands-on: your first AI tool at work | Workshop | Beginners | Swansea | — | | September 2026 | Welsh AI demo day | Demo day | All levels | Cardiff | — | | October 2026 | AI threats & defences: a practitioners' panel | Panel | Practitioner | Cardiff | Cybersecurity | | November 2026 | AI in financial services: from pilot to production | Speaker session | Advanced | Cardiff | Fintech | | December 2026 | Year in review: what Welsh AI actually did in 2026 | Speaker session | All levels | Cardiff | — | | January 2027 | AI strategy masterclass for leaders | Masterclass | Executive | Cardiff | — | | February 2027 | AI on the farm and in the field | Speaker session | All levels | North Wales | Agriculture & Environment | | March 2027 | Hands-on: AI for the factory floor | Workshop | Practitioner | Swansea | Semiconductors & Manufacturing | | April 2027 | AI in Welsh public services: a frank roundtable | Roundtable | Beginners | Cardiff | — | | May 2027 | State of AI in Wales: live report presentation | Panel | All levels | Cardiff | — | | June 2027 | AI & net zero: what's working in Wales | Speaker session | Advanced | Cardiff/Swansea | Energy & Renewables | **Event Formats:** Speaker session, Workshop, Demo day, Masterclass, Panel, Roundtable **Audience Levels:** All levels, Beginners (no prior AI experience), Practitioner (working professionals), Advanced (experienced practitioners), Executive (C-suite and senior leaders) **Latte Lounge:** Monthly informal networking sessions hosted by each regional chapter alongside flagship events. Open to all members. ### Training Programmes Comprehensive AI education offerings: - [All Training Programmes](https://aiwales.org/training) - [AI Pathfinder](https://aiwales.org/training/ai-pathfinder) - CPD-certified half-day workshop for senior leadership teams covering AI foundations, live demonstrations of five AI platforms (Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google NotebookLM, EchoDepth), governance frameworks, and a prioritised 12-month AI implementation roadmap. 4.5 CPD hours. From £500, or £125 with 75% Flexible Skills Programme funding. - [AI Champions](https://aiwales.org/training/ai-champions) - CPD-certified six-month programme (35 CPD hours) to develop one internal AI lead per organisation who drives adoption, with 12-month Champions Network membership for ongoing support **Training by Location:** - [AI Training Cardiff](https://aiwales.org/cardiff/#training-cardiff) - [AI Training Swansea](https://aiwales.org/swansea/#training-swansea) - [AI Training Newport](https://aiwales.org/newport/#training-newport) - [AI Training Wrexham](https://aiwales.org/wrexham/#training-wrexham) - [AI Training North Wales](https://aiwales.org/north-wales/#training-north-wales) - [AI Training South Wales](https://aiwales.org/south-wales/#training-south-wales) - [AI Automation](https://aiwales.org/ai-automation/) ### AI Labs Innovation and experimentation spaces for AI proof of concepts, technology demonstrations, research partnerships, and startup incubation. - [AI Labs](https://aiwales.org/labs) ### Ecosystem Directory Comprehensive database of Welsh AI companies, startups and scale-ups, AI experts and consultants, university research groups, and support organisations. - [Ecosystem Directory](https://aiwales.org/ecosystem) - [Showcase](https://aiwales.org/showcase) - Free, vendor-neutral directory of nine Welsh AI products with live demos. Featured: Cavefish.ai (emotional AI measurement), FreeAudit.ai (AI opportunity assessment), Critical Cloud (AI observability), Pod Engine (podcast search), openmoove (home moving and property), EchoPitch (presentation coaching), Pendra (UK-hosted managed inference for regulated industries). Listings are free; any Welsh AI company can submit a product. - [Partners](https://aiwales.org/partners) --- ## Membership ### Basic Membership (Free) Join the AI Wales community for free with access to events, newsletter, community, ecosystem directory, and insights. - [Join AI Wales](https://aiwales.org/membership) ### Premium Tiers (In Development) Deeper council access, event discounts, priority booking, exclusive content, and mentorship opportunities. --- ## Jobs & Careers AI job opportunities across Welsh companies and organisations: - [All AI Jobs in Wales](https://aiwales.org/jobs) - [AI Jobs Cardiff](https://aiwales.org/jobs/cardiff/) - Machine learning, data science, AI engineering in fintech, startups, Cardiff University - [AI Jobs Swansea](https://aiwales.org/jobs/swansea/) - Industrial AI, manufacturing, energy, healthcare roles - [AI Jobs Newport](https://aiwales.org/jobs/newport/) - Cybersecurity AI, semiconductor, M4 tech corridor roles - [AI Jobs Wrexham](https://aiwales.org/jobs/wrexham/) - Manufacturing AI, logistics, industrial automation - [AI Jobs North Wales](https://aiwales.org/jobs/north-wales/) - Agricultural AI, renewable energy, Welsh language AI ### Current Vacancies #### Software Engineer — Pontiro (Newport, South Wales) - **URL**: https://aiwales.org/jobs/pontiro-software-engineer - **Employer**: Pontiro, an independent evaluation company for healthcare AI - **Location**: Newport, South Wales - **Working pattern**: Hybrid — Newport office, with occasional travel to customer sites - **Contract**: Permanent, full time - **Applications close**: 1 October 2026 - **Apply**: Send a CV and short covering note to contact@pontiro.com Pontiro works with hospitals, healthcare providers and AI vendors to understand how AI tools perform in real clinical settings, and builds anonymisation tooling for medical imaging and clinical data so organisations can use it for research and development while protecting patient privacy. Its platforms are already running in live healthcare environments. The Software Engineer works closely with the Chief Technology Officer on the systems that process clinical data, run evaluations and deliver results to customers — designing and maintaining the Python services and APIs at the core of the platform, working with clinical imaging data and healthcare interoperability standards, building reporting and dashboard functionality for clinical and governance audiences, developing monitoring and alerting, supporting deployment into customer environments, and producing technical documentation. **Essential**: Strong commercial Python experience; designing, building and maintaining APIs; working with third-party systems and integrations; sound engineering practice including unit testing and continuous integration; clear technical writing; able to work from the Newport office on a hybrid basis. **Desirable**: Medical imaging standards such as DICOM, or healthcare interoperability standards such as HL7 and FHIR; experience in healthcare or another regulated industry; data analysis; AI or machine learning pipelines; cloud infrastructure. Candidates are not expected to arrive with medical imaging expertise — structured support is provided to develop it. **Benefits**: Company pension scheme; hybrid working; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays; on-site parking; significant ownership and scope within a growing, well-funded company; work with direct clinical impact. **Salary**: Not published. Contact Pontiro to discuss. Pontiro is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available at any stage of the recruitment process. Welsh language skills are welcome but not essential. --- ## Funding & Investment - [AI Funding in Wales](https://aiwales.org/funding/) - Welsh Government innovation grants, Innovate UK programmes, Launchpad schemes, and investor community --- ## Reports & Insights - [Insights Hub](https://aiwales.org/insights) - [State of AI in Wales](https://aiwales.org/insights/state-of-ai-in-wales) - Annual ecosystem report on adoption rates, sector leaders, skills gaps, and Welsh Government AI strategy recommendations - [Resources Library](https://aiwales.org/resources) - Guides, frameworks, policy documents, and tools --- ## Key Statistics - 5 Sector Councils - 3+ Regional Chapters - 2,200+ Community Members - 25+ Annual Events --- ## Target Audiences 1. **Enterprise Leaders** - FTSE-listed companies, large employers seeking AI strategy 2. **SMEs** - Small and medium businesses exploring AI adoption 3. **Public Sector** - Government, NHS, councils, and public bodies 4. **Universities** - Research institutions and academic partnerships 5. **Startups** - AI-focused technology companies 6. **Technical Talent** - Developers, data scientists, ML engineers 7. **Students** - Future AI workforce 8. **Consultants** - AI advisors and implementation specialists --- ## Partnerships AI Wales collaborates with Welsh Government, Innovate UK, Welsh universities (Cardiff, Swansea, USW, etc.), industry associations, technology companies, and research institutions. - [Our Partners](https://aiwales.org/partners) - [Partnership Enquiry](https://aiwales.org/partnership-enquiry) **Partnership Tiers:** - Supporting Partner: £5,000/year - Logo, 3 event passes, council guest session - Ecosystem Partner: £15,000/year - Speaking slot, member introductions, thought leadership - Strategic Partner: £25,000/year - Category exclusivity, keynote, advisory access --- ## Contact Information - **Website**: [aiwales.org](https://aiwales.org/) - **Email**: jay@aiwales.org - **LinkedIn**: [AI Wales](https://linkedin.com/company/ai-wales) - **Twitter/X**: [AI Wales](https://twitter.com/aiwales) - **YouTube**: [AI Wales](https://www.youtube.com/@AIWales) - **Response Time**: 2 working days - **Hours**: Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00 GMT - [Contact Form](https://aiwales.org/contact) - [Mentorship Programme](https://aiwales.org/mentorship) - [News & Updates](https://aiwales.org/news) --- ## Legal Information - **Trading Name**: AI Wales - **Legal Entity**: Tech Literacy CIC (Community Interest Company) - **ICO Registration**: ZC129570 - **CPD Member No**: 22668 - **Location**: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom - [Privacy Policy](https://aiwales.org/privacy) - [Terms of Service](https://aiwales.org/terms) - [Cookie Policy](https://aiwales.org/cookie-policy) --- ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: What is AI Wales?** A: AI Wales is the national centre for artificial intelligence in Wales, connecting enterprise, SMEs, public sector, universities, and technical talent to drive responsible AI adoption across the Welsh economy. **Q: Who is AI Wales for?** A: AI Wales is for everyone interested in AI in Wales — from FTSE-listed enterprises and SMEs to public sector innovators, researchers, students, and consultants. **Q: How do I get involved?** A: [Join our free membership](https://aiwales.org/membership) to access events, councils, chapters, training, and accelerator programmes. **Q: Is AI Wales linked to Welsh Government?** A: AI Wales is an independent community interest company. We work collaboratively with Welsh Government, Innovate UK, and other partners to support AI adoption across Wales. **Q: Are there membership fees?** A: Basic membership is free and provides access to events, insights, and the community. Premium tiers are in development for deeper access and discounts. --- *Last updated: 2026-07-02* For real-time information, visit [aiwales.org](https://aiwales.org/) ## Training Funding The Welsh Government Flexible Skills Programme runs an AI Skills Pilot contributing 75% of eligible AI training costs, up from the programme's standard 50%. The pilot runs until the end of March 2027 and is capped at a maximum contribution of £50,000 per application. Funding is discretionary, the final decision rests with the Welsh Government, and it is paid in arrears once training is complete. Training must be accredited or delivered to a recognised industry standard, and employers may choose any certified training provider. Applications go through a Business Wales Expression of Interest. AI Wales CPD-certified programmes include AI Pathfinder (4.5 CPD hours) and AI Champions (35 CPD hours, maximum eight per cohort). See https://aiwales.org/funding/ and https://aiwales.org/training/.