Bristol AI Shed
Where Bristol's professionals get hands-on with AI.
Practical, honest, builder-focused. Not hype. Not fear. Not another networking group.
What is the AI Shed?
We're Bristol's home for AI-curious professionals. Whether you're a founder figuring out AI strategy, a developer building with the latest tools, or a professional wanting to understand what AI means for your work. This is your community.
No hype. No fear. Just practical, honest conversations and hands-on experience with people who are figuring it out together.
Builders over talkers
We make things, not just discuss them.
Honest over hype
Real use cases, real outcomes, no AI evangelism.
Open over exclusive
Accessible events, mixed backgrounds, everyone welcome.
Local over generic
Built in Bristol, serving the Southwest ecosystem.
Events
Quarterly in-person events in Bristol, with online content in between. Every event follows the same format:
The Share
Thought leadership, use cases, or a panel discussion. Always practical, always real.
The Shed
The hands-on station. Try an AI tool, build something small, or work through a guided exercise. The name isn't a metaphor, it's a promise.
The Network
Structured icebreakers, topic tables, and open mingling. Real connections, not just small talk.
AI Strategy: Real Stories from Bristol
Wednesday 7 May 2026 · 8:30am – 11:30am
A panel of local leaders sharing how they're actually using AI. Real case studies, no hype. Plus a hands-on Shed station and structured networking.
Who's behind this?
Two founders, two AI-powered companies, one shared mission: build Bristol's AI community properly.
Jake Hewlett
CEO & Co-Founder, MindsetOS
Ex-Google with a proven scale-up background. Building AI-powered mindset assessment and coaching tools. Based in Southville for 5 years with his wife and young son. When not building with AI, you'll find him at Windmill Hill City Farm or We The Curious.
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Stephen Honight
Founder, LMo7
CPG heavyweight. Ex-Mars, LEGO and Unilever. Guest university lecturer. Bringing enterprise AI strategy to the Bristol community.
LinkedIn →Sponsors
Bristol AI Shed is supported by companies that believe in building Bristol's AI community. Sponsors fund the events. In return, they get genuine access to an engaged, AI-interested audience.
Founding Sponsors
Bench
£800/year
Logo on events and newsletter. Perfect for local companies wanting visibility in the AI space.
Workshop
£1,500/year
Everything in Bench plus website placement, social media features, and reserved event spots.
Cornerstone
£3,000/year
Full partnership. Speaking opportunities, featured profiles, and direct community introductions.