Scotland’s
leading data
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At DataFest, industry leaders, innovators, and practitioners come together to explore how data and AI are redefining our world - from the way we work and live, to how we connect and create.

Expect world-class speakers, thought-provoking discussions, and opportunities to connect with peers across sectors and industries.

For our 2026 edition, our theme 'Intelligent Futures' will explore how data and AI are transforming the systems, industries, and societies of tomorrow - with a focus on long-term impact, trust, and responsible scale.

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Programme

Kickstart DataFest 2026 at our Pre Conference Day! Join us for a highly interactive and engaging experience where you can actively participate in deep-dive discussions and connect with the data & AI community.

Registration

June 28, 2025

13:30 - 14:30

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Welcome to DataFest 2026

June 28, 2025

14:30 - 14:35

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TBC

April 16, 2026

14:35 - 15:20

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Keynote

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AI & Science

April 16, 2026

15:20 - 15:55

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Keynote

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Afternoon Break

April 16, 2026

15:55 - 16:20

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From Humans to Humanoids: Intelligent Machines in the Real World

April 16, 2026

16:20 - 17:00

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Keynote

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The Future Workforce: What Changes in an AI World?

April 16, 2026

16:20 - 17:00

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Panel

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TBC

April 16, 2026

17:00

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Keynote

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Are We Outsourcing Thinking?

April 16, 2026

17:00 - 17:50

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Panel

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Open source and open infrastructure in the age of AI

April 16, 2026

17:30 - 18:00

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Keynote

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Designing for AR & Spatial UX

June 28, 2025

11:00 AM

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Design Session

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Web3 Infrastructure in Action

June 28, 2025

2:00 PM

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Panel Discussion

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Trust & Ethics in AI

June 28, 2025

9:30 AM

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Fireside Chat

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The Future of Product Velocity

June 28, 2025

12:00 PM

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Closing Keynote

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2026 Speakers

Global tech leaders, visionary founders, and creators shaping the future — all on one stage.

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Dex Hunter-Torricke

Founder & President

The Center for Tomorrow

Colin Jarvis

Global Head of Forward Engineering

OpenAI

Dr Julia Stamm

Founder

She Shapes AI

Georgia Channing

AI for Science Lead

Hugging Face

Amanda Brock

CEO

OpenUK

Prof. Rachel Adams

Executive Director | CEO and Founder

Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence | Global Centre on AI Governance

Colin Nwachukwu Ife

Head of Risk

Geordie AI

Theo Blackwell

Chief Digital Officer for London

Mayor of London

Heather Thomson

CEO

The Data Lab

Danny Quinn

Managing Director

DataVita

Will Millership

CEO

PRISM

Carl Strathearn

Lecturer (Assistant Professor), Researcher & Expert Advisor on Embodied AI and Humanoid Robotics

Edinburgh Napier University

Prof. Emily Nordmann

Professor of Evidence-Informed Education and Associate Dean for Learning and Teaching

The University of Glasgow

Jamie Laycock

Head of Biology & AI Lead

The Glasgow Academy

Hazel Jane

Interfaith Minister

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