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At its heart, DataFest champions Scotland as a hub for data and AI excellence — a space to celebrate innovation, share ideas, and explore the future together.
It brings together a diverse community spanning industry, academia, and the public sector to foster collaboration, spark new opportunities, and inspire fresh thinking.
In 2026, our theme 'Intelligent Futures' explores how data and AI are transforming the systems, industries, and societies of tomorrow - with a focus on long-term impact, trust, and responsible scale.
It challenges us to ask: What kind of future are we building with data and AI? And how do we ensure it works for everyone, across sectors, regions, and generations?
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Data analysts, engineers and scientists looking to learn from experts and share best practices.
Software engineers, developers, and solution architects exploring the next wave of intelligent systems.
Entrepreneurs and decision-makers scaling data-driven products and organisations across sectors and industries
Leaders, researchers, and policymakers shaping how data and AI deliver impact for citizens and society.
Aspiring professionals building skills, networks, and careers in Scotland’s growing data and AI community.
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