Join Social Enterprise Kent for the Kent AI Best Practice Conference at Westgate Hall in Canterbury on Thursday 30th April 2026.

At this event, we will share learning from the Kent AI Skills Accelerator (KASA) programme, designed to help SMEs and VCSE organisations adopt AI tools confidently, safely and responsibly.

Date: Thursday. 30th April 2026
Time: 10am – 3.15pm.
Venue: Westgate Hall, 3 Westgate Hall Road, Canterbury, CT1 2BT

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The conference also marks the official launch of the AI Best Practice Toolkit for SMEs, created through the KASA programme and funded by Kent County Council.

This event brings together businesses, communities and AI specialists to encourage collaboration, shared learning and long-term knowledge exchange across Kent. You’ll hear from programme partners, participating businesses, AI governance experts and policy leaders about what responsible AI adoption looks like in practice.

What you will learn
• How Kent SMEs and VCSEs are already using AI to improve efficiency
• The governance, legal and ethical issues organisations must understand
• Practical steps to reduce risk when adopting AI tools
• How to build AI literacy across your organisation
• Where AI fits into future business growth and resilience

Keynote Speaker
Associate Professor Jaspal Kaur Sadhu Singh.
Senior Lecturer in Law, Canterbury Christ Church University.

An international expert in AI governance and ethics, Jaspal advises governments on responsible AI policy and will explore the opportunities and risks SMEs must understand when adopting AI.

Who is this event for?
This event is ideal for:
• SME business leaders
• Social enterprises and VCSE organisations
• Kent AI Skills Accelerator (KASA) participants
• Business advisors and support organisations
• Anyone interested in safe and effective AI adoption in business

Booking Information
Book your place at Kent AI Best Practice Conference Tickets, Thursday, Apr 30 from 10 am to 3:15 pm | Eventbrite Places are limited so reserve your free place today and be part of shaping how Kent businesses adopt AI safely and effectively.

We also have limited spaces for organisation stall holders, please contact Heather Biddles at h.biddles@sekgroup.org.uk if you would like to reserve a space. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

About the Kent AI Skills Accelerator (KASA)
The Kent AI Skills Accelerator (KASA) programme, delivered by Social Enterprise Kent in partnership with R People Ltd, has been developed to equip SMEs across Kent with the essential skills, knowledge and confidence to integrate artificial intelligence into their operations effectively, responsibly and safely.

Through training, practical tools and expert guidance, the programme supports organisations to:
• Improve efficiency and productivity using AI tools
• Navigate legal, ethical and governance challenges
• Reduce risks associated with AI adoption
• Build confidence and AI literacy within teams
• Strengthen long-term business resilience through digital innovation

This conference shares the learning from the programme and launches the AI Best Practice Toolkit for SMEs, providing practical resources that any organisation can apply immediately.

The KASA programme has been made possible thanks to funding from Kent County Council’s Helping Hands Scheme.