She Designs the Future: an evening with AI researcher Dr Beth Lane & The Mount School York on how parents can help daughters thrive as AI reshapes school & work.
The Mount School York hosts AI researcher Dr Beth Lane at Hotel du Vin Harrogate on Friday 13 November for a free evening on helping daughters thrive with AI.
Dr Beth Lane said: “AI is already changing how our children learn and the careers open to them, yet girls remain underrepresented in computing and AI. Many parents aren’t sure what to encourage, what to worry about or where to start.”
Join The Mount School York for a relaxed evening with Dr Beth Lane, who will give you a clear, honest picture of what AI really means for your daughter.
- She Designs the Future: AI, Education & the Next Generation of Women in STEM
- Friday 13th November 2026, 6pm to 8pm (doors 5:50pm)
- Hotel du Vin Harrogate, Prospect Place, Harrogate HG1 1LB
- Free, booking essential
- Book your free place here
Parents will leave knowing:
- What AI is & how it works in the world around us
- How AI is changing the jobs and skills your daughter will need
- How to help her use critical thinking & analytical judgement in an AI enabled world
- Why the human skills AI can’t replicate matter more than ever
Dr Beth Lane founded AI in Schools, co-founded the Institute of AI Education and holds a PhD in applying AI to medical imaging.
The evening closes with an introduction to STEM at The Mount, followed by drinks, canapés and the chance to meet staff & pupils.
Running order:
5:50pm – doors and drinks
6:20pm – talk
6:50pm – Q&A with Dr Beth Lane
7:15pm – STEM at The Mount with Head, Anna Wilby
8pm – Close
Drinks & canapés throughout-
Who is it for? Families of girls of all ages. Daughters aged 12 & over are welcome. Under 16s must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
About Dr Beth Lane
Dr Beth Lane is a qualified teacher, AI researcher and founder of AI in Schools, an organisation based in York that trains educators and children in AI literacy and career readiness. Its work also includes AI for Careers, which offers job coaching and training for young people not in education, employment or training (NEET). Beth’s PhD applied AI to cardiovascular medical imaging, and she combines that technical grounding with her classroom experience to make AI accessible and meaningful. She is also co-founder and research lead at the Institute of AI Education, where she leads the research group, events, publications and PhD student supervision in partnership with York St John University.