A summit on artificial intelligence will delve into the topic this month at the Bermuda High School, led by visiting author and AI expert Rajeev Kapur.

BHS will hold its first AI conference on November 26 as part of its Round Square Day celebrations.

Shirley Kelly, the assistant head of secondary and Round Square co-ordinator, said the school was readying pupils for a life “in which innovation through AI propels their world”.

Mr Kapur visited the school this year for a talk on his book, AI Made Simple.

The summit comes with student-led workshops, and two free community events

From Chatbots to Change-Makers: How AI Is Powering The Next Generation, from 8.15am to 12.30pm, will be open to other schools.

Two public sessions are open for free to attendees: Parenting in the Age of AI will run from 12.30pm to 1.20pm, The Future Is Now: How AI Is Changing Our World, starting at 5.30pm.

Carol A. Swainson, the head of school, said: “AI is a powerful tool that is shaping our future.

“However, human development still requires that young people know how to ask questions, think and possess a broad base of knowledge in order to use AI constructively and safely.”

BHS is also celebrating the opening of The Rajeev Kapur Centre for AI Leadership.

Mr Kapur said the partnership with the school “represents my commitment to ensuring that every person, be it faculty or student, has access to the knowledge and confidence to lead and grow in the age of AI”.

Registration for the summit’s community events is available at BHS.bm/events.