
Thinking through Tech: How can VCSEs use AI safely & effectively?
Fri 11 Sept · 09:30
Aviva
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The 'Thinking through Tech: How can VCSEs use AI safely & effectively?' event is free to attend and will take place at the Aviva in Norwich on 2026-09-11. The event is a talk where participants can learn about using AI safely and effectively.
Join us in person to find out more about choosing the right AI tools, safe adoption & building confidence using AI with practical examples.
Unsure where to start when using AI in your VCSE organisation?
Dubious about the benefits to a not-for-profit organisation?
Lacking confidence on choosing the right tools?
Wanting to adopt AI in safe and responsible ways?
This in person workshop, led by digital experts at Aviva, will explore the opportunities and challenges presented by AI technology for Norfolk VCSEs. Whatever your organisation’s current knowledge and position on AI use, this session is designed to help you navigate the options and feel better-equipped to make decisions about AI adoption in your workplace.
Last year, we asked our Norfolk VCSE networks about their use of, attitudes to, and support needs around AI. This workshop has kindly been developed with Aviva in response to the common themes and areas respondents highlighted as being of greatest interest and value.
What to expect
This session will cover:
What AI is and isn't
Current AI landscape and opportunities for charities and community organisations
Practical AI use cases, including content creation and communications; research; administrative efficiency; and fundraising
Choosing AI tools, with an overview of common platforms; strengths and limitations; and cost
GDPR and data protection considerations
Managing risk, ethics, sustainability and transparency
Developing simple AI policies
Real-world examples and demonstrations
Lessons learned and common pitfalls
There will also be time for discussion around the challenges you and your organisations are facing; any opportunities you have identified; and sharing your concerns and knowledge.
Other things to note
Tea, coffee and refreshments will be provided, with this extended session offering plenty of time to ask questions and find out more.
Places are limited and expected to be popular. We kindly ask that you limit your booking to one person per organisation.
We are very grateful to Aviva for offering this session to the Norfolk VCSE sector and sharing their knowledge and expertise.
The session will be held at Aviva, 8 Surrey St, Norwich NR1 3NG.
Register now for a free place!
This event will be in person . If you require any adjustments to help you attend, please get in touch with communities@ voluntarynorfolk.org.uk
This event is brought to you by Voluntary Norfolk as part of the Empowering Communities Partnership, with support from Aviva.
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Thinking through Tech: How can VCSEs use AI safely & effectively? takes place on Friday, 11 September 2026 at 09:30.
Thinking through Tech: How can VCSEs use AI safely & effectively? is held at Aviva in Norwich (8 Surrey Street, Norwich, NR1 3NG).
Entry to Thinking through Tech: How can VCSEs use AI safely & effectively? is free.
Tickets for Thinking through Tech: How can VCSEs use AI safely & effectively? can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The 'Thinking through Tech: How can VCSEs use AI safely & effectively?' event is free to attend and will take place at the Aviva in Norwich on 2026-09-11. The event is a talk where participants can learn about using AI safely and effectively.
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Organiser’s full description
Join us in person to find out more about choosing the right AI tools, safe adoption & building confidence using AI with practical examples.
Unsure where to start when using AI in your VCSE organisation?
Dubious about the benefits to a not-for-profit organisation?
Lacking confidence on choosing the right tools?
Wanting to adopt AI in safe and responsible ways?
This in person workshop, led by digital experts at Aviva, will explore the opportunities and challenges presented by AI technology for Norfolk VCSEs. Whatever your organisation’s current knowledge and position on AI use, this session is designed to help you navigate the options and feel better-equipped to make decisions about AI adoption in your workplace.
Last year, we asked our Norfolk VCSE networks about their use of, attitudes to, and support needs around AI. This workshop has kindly been developed with Aviva in response to the common themes and areas respondents highlighted as being of greatest interest and value.
What to expect
This session will cover:
What AI is and isn't
Current AI landscape and opportunities for charities and community organisations
Practical AI use cases, including content creation and communications; research; administrative efficiency; and fundraising
Choosing AI tools, with an overview of common platforms; strengths and limitations; and cost
GDPR and data protection considerations
Managing risk, ethics, sustainability and transparency
Developing simple AI policies
Real-world examples and demonstrations
Lessons learned and common pitfalls
There will also be time for discussion around the challenges you and your organisations are facing; any opportunities you have identified; and sharing your concerns and knowledge.
Other things to note
Tea, coffee and refreshments will be provided, with this extended session offering plenty of time to ask questions and find out more.
Places are limited and expected to be popular. We kindly ask that you limit your booking to one person per organisation.
We are very grateful to Aviva for offering this session to the Norfolk VCSE sector and sharing their knowledge and expertise.
The session will be held at Aviva, 8 Surrey St, Norwich NR1 3NG.
Register now for a free place!
This event will be in person . If you require any adjustments to help you attend, please get in touch with communities@ voluntarynorfolk.org.uk
This event is brought to you by Voluntary Norfolk as part of the Empowering Communities Partnership, with support from Aviva.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Thinking through Tech: How can VCSEs use AI safely & effectively? takes place on Friday, 11 September 2026 at 09:30.
Where is Thinking through Tech: How can VCSEs use AI safely & effectively? taking place?
Thinking through Tech: How can VCSEs use AI safely & effectively? is held at Aviva in Norwich (8 Surrey Street, Norwich, NR1 3NG).
How much are tickets for Thinking through Tech: How can VCSEs use AI safely & effectively??
Entry to Thinking through Tech: How can VCSEs use AI safely & effectively? is free.
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