The Reinventors Network is a vibrant, supportive
community for entrepreneurs aged 40+ across the Ards and North Down Borough Council
area. It’s a place to connect with like-minded peers, exchange real-world
experiences and uncover practical ideas that help you stay confident and
competitive in today’s changing business landscape.
Making AI Work for You and Your Business is the first
in this series of networking events.
In this practical and down-to-earth session, Suzanne Hill
will explain why there’s so much confusion surrounding AI. She’ll explore what
AI really is and what it isn’t, helping participants see it through a business
lens rather than a technical one.
The session will look at how small business owners and
freelancers can use AI to build competitive advantage, even with limited time
or resources, and how small, practical steps can make a real difference.
Suzanne will also discuss the human side of AI, including what it means for
your skills, your workforce (if you have one), and the way we all work. She’ll
address the common barriers and fears that often hold people back, showing how
to overcome them and build confidence with everyday tools.
Finally, she’ll
share a live demonstration of the AI tools she uses herself, illustrating how
entrepreneurs can harness AI to work smarter, save time, and strengthen long
term business resilience.
About the Facilitator
With over 28 years’ experience helping more than 1,000 SMEs
grow nationally and internationally, Suzanne Hill has worked with businesses in
over 60 countries, from start-ups to established firms, helping them scale,
innovate, and compete. Having earned two postgraduate diplomas in AI and
Advanced AI for Business (both with Distinction) from University College
Dublin, she founded AI for SMEs, a company dedicated to making AI
understandable and practical for non-technical business owners. In April 2025,
she was recognised by the All-Ireland Business Foundation as their Thought
Leader in AI for 2025, and she was also a keynote speaker at eBay Open 2025 in
Birmingham’s NEC, presenting to over 4,000 entrepreneurs on how AI can empower
small businesses. Her mission is to help SMEs and freelancers use AI to save
time, cut costs, and build long-term resilience.
Date, Time and Location
Date and Time: Wednesday 7 January | 10am - 12pm
Location: Ards Business Hub
Our chosen venue is fully accessible, ensuring that everyone can join us for an inclusive workshop experience, with parking available.
This is the first of three events, while it is not
essential for you to attend all, we strongly would encourage it to maximise your experience! Details of subsequent sessions are below:
The Reinventors Network: Strong Foundations - Getting It Right when Working with Others
Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to register early.
Registration instructions: This event is free for individuals.
Please note, your email confirmation and eTicket will come from noreply@glistrr.com,
please add this to your list of trusted accounts to prevent information landing
in your junk folder.
Accessibility: Should you require any reasonable adjustments for this in person meet up, please get in touch with enievents@enterpriseni.com.
Please note that the registration numbers are restricted because this is an
in-person event. Whilst Go Succeed operates across NI, this event is being
hosted by Ards and North Down Borough Council, therefore should the event
reach capacity and a waiting list is created, priority access will be given to
businesses based in this council area.
This network is brought to you as part of Go Succeed NI. Go Succeed
represents a significant investment in local entrepreneurs and businesses,
funded by the UK Government.
