AI: hope, hesitation or hype? A University of Sussex and Brighton Dome debate
Artificial intelligence (AI), one of the most defining issues of our time, is reshaping our lives rapidly. Should we be excited, concerned or somewhere in between?
Join leading Sussex researchers on Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 6.30pm at Brighton Dome for an evening of talks and debate exploring how AI is changing our lives and what it could mean for our future.
Bringing together University of Sussex experts from across consciousness, computer science, business, education and the arts and humanities, this debate, presented by the University and Brighton Dome, will explore AI from a range of perspectives, showcasing the latest University research examining some of the biggest questions surrounding the subject.
The evening will feature a series of short talks, followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A.
The event will be moderated by Informatics Visiting Professor Tom Smith, with contributions from Professor of Work and Employment Ödül Bozkurt, Associate Professor in Media and Cultural Studies Tanya Kant, Professor of Informatics Thomas Nowotny, Associate Professor in Education Keith Perera and Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience Anil Seth.
Sussex offers leading interdisciplinary education and research in AI through the School of Engineering and Informatics and the Sussex AI Centre of Excellence.
Find out more about the event and book your place on the Brighton Dome website.