--- title: AI-Powered Engineering Deep Dive Seminar | 14 October Manchester description: Join us for the third event in our Deep Dive series on October 14th at the National Cycling Centre, Manchester, for a half-day exploration of how AI is revolutionising engineering. image: https://web.altair.com/hubfs/eguide_aipoweredengineering_thumbnail_1200x628-1.jpg --- [![Altair Engineering Inc. logo](https://altair.com/images/default-source/default-album/footerlogo.svg) ](https://www.altair.com) [Terms of Use](https://www.siemens.com/global/en/general/terms-of-use.html) |  [Privacy Notice](https://www.sw.siemens.com/en-US/privacy-policy/) |  [Data Privacy Framework](https://altair.com/privacy-framework) |  [Cookie Notice](https://altair.com/cookie-notice) |  [DMCA](https://sw.siemens.com/en-US/dmca) |  [Whistleblowing](https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/about/compliance/reporting-channels.html) |  Cookie Consent © Altair Engineering Inc. All Rights Reserved. ![altair_trends_ai-poweredengineering_herof34f3be0ca204a9d839cef66bc04febf](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/altair_trends_ai-poweredengineering_herof34f3be0ca204a9d839cef66bc04febf.jpg) ## Save Your Spot! # Unlocking AI-Powered Engineering ## Free Seminar | 14th October, 2025 | National Cycling Centre, Manchester The future of engineering is powered by AI. Simulations that once took 24 hours can now be completed in seconds, allowing you to dramatically expand the “testable” confines of a challenge in a shorter time. Want to know how? Join us for the third event in our AI-Powered Engineering series on October 14th at the [National Cycling Centre](https://www.nationalcyclingcentre.com/), Manchester, for a **half-day exploration of how AI is revolutionising engineering**. From design to simulation to manufacturing, discover how AI enhances efficiency, accuracy, and innovation—transforming concepts into reality. We’ll showcase real-world applications of AI-based physics, reduced order modeling, and predictive analytics, empowering you to integrate these cutting-edge tools into your development processes in just hours. Whether you're looking to predict simulation results, optimize testing, boost manufacturing efficiency, or reduce warranty claims with AI—Altair provides everything you need at your fingertips. Set within a venue synonymous with elite performance, the event combines inspiration, education, and networking for engineering excellence. Plus, you can see performance engineering in action when Team GB take to the track! **Reserve your free space now and unlock the endless possibilities AI brings to engineering!** ### JOIN US ## Why should you attend? **This seminar aims to provide engineers and designers with concrete examples of how AI can be leveraged to tackle complex challenges, accelerate development cycles, and achieve superior results.** - Gain clarity on the AI tools available today and how they can make your work easier, faster, and more efficient - Explore real-world examples, customer case studies, and live product demos that will show you how to apply these tools in your development processes - Get your questions answered and network with your industry peers - Complimentary lunch & refreshments included  ## Speakers Include: ![Dr Oliver Caddy PhD](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/Oliver%20Caddy.png) #### Dr Oliver Caddy PhD Lead Project Engineer Great Britain Cycling Team ![Natasha](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/Natasha.png) #### Dr Natasha Mashanovich Director - Data Science Altair ![Kieran Murphy-1](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/Kieran%20Murphy-1.jpeg) #### Kieran Murphy Digital Solutions Specialist Siemens Digital Industries Software ![Saskia Rymkiewicz ](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/saskia.jpg) #### Saskia Rymkiewicz Solutions Specialist Altair ![Chris Hebert ](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/Chris%20Hebert%20bio%20(1).png) #### Chris Hebert Senior Aerodynamicist Great Britain Cycling Team ![Azan Parmar](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/1574255266350.jpeg) #### Azan Parmar Technical Specialist Altair ![Charles Mortished](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/Charles%20Mortished.jpeg) #### Charles Mortished Lead Engineering Data Scientist Altair ![stephen white](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/stephen%20white.jpeg) #### Stephen White Technical Manager Altair ![Altair Roland Jones (304 × 304 px)](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/Altair%20Roland%20Jones%20%20(304%20%C3%97%20304%20px).png) #### Roland Jones Solutions Specialist Altair 1. 09:00 ### Registration / Tea & Coffee 2. 09:30 ### Welcome & Introduction Jamie Buchanan, Country Manager UK — Altair 3. 09:40 ### Demystifying AI in Engineering Stephen White, Technical Support Manager — Altair - What is AI? - Why use AI in an engineering environment? - Who can leverage AI using the Altair portfolio? 4. 10:00 ### Making Better Design Decisions Faster with Altair® physicsAI™ Dr. Charles Mortished, Lead Engineering Data Scientist — Altair - Use geometric deep learning to accelerate your design process - Explore different customer use cases - See predictions made directly from geometry 5. 10:30 ### Coffee Break & Networking 6. 10:45 ### Unlocking Faster Simulations and leveraging Test Data: The Power of Altair® romAI™® physicsAI™ Azan Parmar Technical Specialist — Altair - Introduction to romAI for reduced-order modeling & system identification - Customer use cases & industrial applications - Live demo of the application 7. 11:15 ### From Reactive to Proactive: Predictive Analytics with Altair RapidMiner® romAI™ Saskia Rymkiewicz, Solution Specialist, Data Analytics — Altair - Pathway & challenges to becoming predictive - How companies adopt data analytics & AI — real use cases - Live demo of manufacturing & concessions use cases 8. 11:45 ### Coffee Break & Networking 9. 12:00 ### Q&A with Sophie Capewell - The Road to LA 2028: Using Technology to Win Gold® RapidMiner® Sophie Capewell, Athlete — Great Britain Cycling Team Roland Jones, Solutions Specialist — Altair In elite sport, standing still means falling behind. Olympic champion Sophie Capewell has lived this first-hand: to compete at the highest level, she’s had to constantly adapt, innovate, and embrace new methods throughout her career. 10. 12:30 ### Panel Discussion: Navigating the Future of AI in Engineering Hosted by: Roland Jones, Solutions Specialist — Altair - **Dr Natasha Mashanovich**, Director – Data Science — Altair - **Dr Oliver Caddy PhD**, Lead Project Engineer — Great Britain Cycling Team - **Kieran Murphy**, Digital Solutions Specialist — Siemens Digital Industries Software - **Chris Hebert**, Senior Aerodynamicist — Great Britain Cycling Team Our panelists will share insights on the transformative impact of AI in engineering, discuss practical applications, and common challenges in AI adoption. Bring your questions and engage directly with experts leading AI innovation. 11. 12:55 ### Summary & Prize Draw Jamie Buchanan, Country Manager, UK & Ireland — Altair 12. 13:00 ### Lunch & Networking **Your opportunity to see Team GB on the track!** Watch world-leading British Cycling athletes in training at the National Cycling Centre — just one week before departing for the World Championships. A unique chance to witness elite performance up close. ## Venue National Cycling Centre Stuart Street Manchester M11 4TE 📍 [ View on Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/place/National+Cycling+Centre,+Manchester+M11+4TE/@53.4855219,-2.1939837,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x487bb116c64e211f:0xb9fb5a9e586e1405!8m2!3d53.4855219!4d-2.1914088!16zL20vMDM5NnA2?entry=ttu) 🚆 Using public transport? [ See directions ](https://www.nationalcyclingcentre.com/about/find-us) ![National Cycling Centre Manchester](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/National_Cycling_Centre_external_760209541.jpg)