Intelligent Futures: Announcing the “November to Remember” Series of Talks 2026

Shaping the Next Era of Technology and Humanity

The Centre of Intelligence of Things (CIoTh) at the School of Technologies, University of Greater Manchester, in partnership with the IEEE UK and Ireland Section, is proud to host the flagship public event program: “November to Remember: Series of Talk 2026.”

This landmark gathering brings together pioneering academicians, industry visionaries, researchers, and students to explore one of the most critical topics of our time:

💡 Theme: Intelligent Futures: AI, Innovation and Human Flourishing

• 🗓 Date: Monday, 2nd November 2026

• ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM BST

• 📍 Venue: Lecture Theatre, Senate Building, University of Greater Manchester (Bolton)

Keynote & Distinguished Speakers

We are honored to welcome an exceptional lineup of global leaders, scholars, and advocates who are shaping the intersection of artificial intelligence, sustainability, and human empowerment:

• Mary Ellen Randall (2026 IEEE President and CEO)
  Topic: Engineering Intelligent Futures: IEEE, AI and Technology for Humanity

• Prof. Nagham Saeed (Expert in Intelligent Systems, IEEE UK and Ireland Past Chair)
  Topic: Building Sustainable and Intelligent Cities with Green Communication, AI, and IoT

• Prof. Christian Harrison (Professor of Leadership and Enterprise Director, Centre for Leadership and Empowerment)
  Topic: Leading Intelligent Futures: Leadership, Enterprise and Human Flourishing in the Age of AI

• Dr. Njide Okonjo-Udochi (MD, MPH, MBA, MS, FAAFP; Associate Professor of Medicine, Ross University)
  Topic: AI for Global Health Equity: Building Intelligent Futures that Leaves No One Behind

• Dr. Greg Walker (Acting Vice-Chancellor, University of Greater Manchester) — Guest of Honour
  Topic: Universities and Intelligent Futures: AI, Innovation and Human Flourishing through Higher Education

• Prof. Celestine Iwendi (Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Head of CIoTh, IEEE Ambassador) — Host
  Topic: AI, Innovation and Society: Building Intelligent for All

• Sam Johnson (Head of School of Art and Creative Technologies, University of Greater Manchester) — Chief Host
  Topic: Creative Technologies and Human Flourishing: Intelligent Future

   

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Join Us in Bolton

Whether you are a researcher, developer, student, or industry professional, this series of talks offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with international experts driving technology for social good.

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• Venue: Lecture Theatre, Senate Building, University of Greater Manchester, Bolton

• Sponsors & Hosts: Centre of Intelligence of Things (CIoTh), IEEE UK & Ireland Section, and the School of Creative Technologies.