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.

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Building AI-Powered Interfaces

June 28, 2025

10:00 AM

Opening Keynote

Caroline Criado Perez

Scaling Systems with CloudEdge

June 28, 2025

1:30 PM

Tech Talk

Cathy O'Neil

Designing for AR & Spatial UX

June 28, 2025

11:00 AM

Design Session

Christopher Wylie

Web3 Infrastructure in Action

June 28, 2025

2:00 PM

Panel Discussion

Tim Peake

European Space Agency

Trust & Ethics in AI

June 28, 2025

9:30 AM

Fireside Chat

Cassie Kozyrkov

Google

The Future of Product Velocity

June 28, 2025

12:00 PM

Closing Keynote

Orlando Machado

the LEGO Group

Past Speakers

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

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Hannah Fry

Author, radio & TV presenter

Cassie Kozyrkov

former Chief Decision Scientist

Google

Colin Jarvis

Global Head of Forward Engineering

OpenAI

Christopher Wylie

Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower

Tim Peake

Astronaut

European Space Agency

Orlando Machado

Chief Data Officer

the LEGO Group

Caroline Criado Perez

Campaigner and author of 'Invisible Women'

Zoe Kleinman

Technology Editor

BBC News

Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock

Space Scientist

Duncan Clark

CEO

Flourish (part of Canva)

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