As part of the University of Bristol’s commitment to driving cutting-edge research in AI and high-performance computing (HPC), our stand became a bustling focal point for discussions on how Isambard-AI can accelerate innovation with positive impacts across science, industry, and society.
We were delighted to speak with a steady stream of researchers, academics, industry leaders and policy makers, eager to understand how BriCS and the University of Bristol are shaping the future of AI computing in the UK. With the sheer computational power of Isambard-AI, capable of supporting everything from training large-scale AI models to complex climate science and healthcare projects, there was plenty to talk about.
Day 1 of AIUK was particularly exciting as we welcomed Feryal Clark, Minister for AI and Digital, and Jean Innes, CEO of the Alan Turing Institute, to the stand. Both were keen to handle a chip identical to those powering Isambard-AI and discuss the potential use of waste heat water for local infrastructure.
AIUK 2025 was an exciting opportunity for BriCS to demonstrate both the capabilities of Isambard-AI and the unprecedented rate of its construction. What an opportunity to show how the University is living up to the accolade of AI University of the Year.
The enthusiasm and engagement we saw at the stand was palpable and we look forward to building on new connections in the months ahead.