Posted by One of my favourite things to do is talk about AI over a pint.
To be fair, I’ll talk about AI anywhere but combining tech talk with a relaxed pub atmosphere is hard to beat—especially as AI continually captures the public imagination.
So! I am delighted to announce that I will be giving a talk in the pub, hosted by Pints of Knowledge:
Demystifying AI, Wednesday 24th June 2026 at 7.30pm,
Come listen to me talk about AI over a pint!
The Blues Kitchen, Brixton.
In this talk, we trace the recurring rise and fall of AI with its spooky stories of the ghost in the machine. From robots in Ancient Greece to present day ChatGPT, we look at how and why AI was created and exactly what it can and cannot do.
Pints of Knowledge is a great organisation set up to meet the need for people getting together and to share expertise in a friendly setting. It’s where fascinating ideas meet a relaxed pub atmosphere!
Check out their website and follow them on Instagram to find out more. Or buy tickets on ticket tailor.
I hope to see you there!
Bio
Dr Ruth Stalker-Firth’s journey into AI began in 1993, initially as an excuse to spend a summer in Paris. It led her to the Alps, where she represented Switzerland in technical innovation. Since 2001, she has worked as a university lecturer and human-centred AI consultant. Ruth firmly believes that technology is a mirror of society, and that understanding how our computers work is key to feeling more confident—and happier—in an increasingly digital world.
Ruth was featured in WI Life Magazine in February 2026 and recognised on National Women in Science and Engineering Day 2025 for her work highlighting that modern technology simply would not exist without the contributions of women, who were the original computers.
Her website and blog attract over 1.2 million visits each year.