January’s Predictions meet-up marked a personal milestone for me – it was my first Data Lab Community event as the new Chair. While I’ve been a member of the Community for years, this was my first opportunity to introduce myself in this new role – and to do so in front of 300+ registered attendees, […]
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Marketing in the Age of AI
Breaking Through the Noise Every day, people are exposed to thousands of messages across all of their screens, apps, emails, and social media platforms. In this crowded digital space, organisations face a growing challenge: breaking through the noise with communications that reach the right people, with the right message, at the right moment. From personalising […]
The Data Lab Community themes announced for 2026
Exploring trends in data and AI The Data Lab’s online community, comprising over 7,500 members from more than 100 countries, has today announced its monthly themes for 2026. From Open Data to Creative Industries, the monthly themes explore key trends and developments across sectors in data and AI, helping to shape events, discussions and content […]
Tickets for DataFest 2026 now live
Explore cutting-edge ideas DataFest champions Scotland as a hub for data and AI excellence. It’s a space to celebrate innovation, share ideas, and explore the future together. Entering its ninth year, DataFest 2026 will run under the theme “Intelligent Futures”. We’ll explore how data and AI are transforming the systems, industries, and societies of tomorrow. […]
£500 up for grabs in data viz competition exploring climate action
The Data Lab Community’s Data Visualisation Competition returns for 2025. Data viz enthusiasts are encouraged to participate in the 2025 The Data Lab Community‘s competition. Tell the story of the hidden benefits of climate action to our health, community and beyond. Whether you are a seasoned data viz pro or just getting started, this competition […]
From Data to Diagnosis: How AI Is Revolutionising Healthcare
Healthcare systems are facing unprecedented pressures, with demand outpacing resources and services struggling to keep up. In Scotland alone, Public Health Scotland estimates that the NHS could be managing around 1,300 additional unplanned hospital admissions every week, largely driven by an ageing population. Cancer treatment waiting times are now the worst on record, with a third of patients with […]
From Data to Decisions: Building Trustworthy AI in Financial Services
In this guest blog, we’re pleased to welcome insights from David Bull, Senior Consultant at Talan. With over 15 years of experience across Retail, Commercial, and Investment Banking, as well as industries including Transport and Renewable Energy, David has led projects spanning data analytics, regulatory change, and remediation. Drawing on his expertise in data governance […]
Beyond the AI Hype: Scaling Financial Intelligence That Delivers
In this guest blog, we’re pleased to welcome insights from Simon Axon, Global Financial Services Strategist at Teradata. Simon explores the challenges financial institutions face in scaling AI beyond proof-of-concept. He examines how banks can move from traditional data management to real-time, signal-oriented AI applications that support fraud prevention, personalisation, risk management, and regulatory compliance. […]
Smart, Sustainable and Safe: How Data & AI Are Transforming Housing
Across the UK, the housing sector stands at the crossroads of three urgent challenges: decarbonisation, demographic change, and deteriorating infrastructure. Meeting these demands requires more than traditional approaches – it calls for smarter, data-driven solutions. From improving energy efficiency and supporting healthy ageing to delivering faster, predictive repairs, data and AI are reshaping what homes […]
Data, AI, and the Climate Crisis: Powering Sustainable Change Responsibly
Data and AI are unlocking powerful tools to fight the climate crisis—helping organisations use energy smarter, grow food more sustainably, and cut emissions. But, with rising environmental costs and risks of deepening inequality, responsible innovation is essential. Read on to explore how these technologies are being harnessed for real, lasting impact. From record-breaking droughts to […]