12-13 May 2025 The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh Get Tickets

Scotland's leading data & AI conference

Known for drawing global thought leaders and innovators, DataFest has become a must-attend event for anyone interested in data, AI, and tech. Now in its eighth year, DataFest attracts world-class speakers and provides a unique opportunity to gain insights from experts at the forefront of innovation.

Beyond learning, DataFest offers an unparalleled networking platform, bringing together industry leaders from across sectors and industries to collaborate and drive the future of data and AI.

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2025 Speakers

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Zoe Kleinman

Technology Editor
BBC

Colin Jarvis

Head of Forward Deployed Engineering
OpenAI

Orlando Machado

Chief Data & AI Officer
Lego

Duncan Clark

Head of Europe
Canva

Eleanor Darge

Research Fellow
Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence

Daniel Hulme

Chief AI Officer
WPP

Rachel Curtis

CEO & Co-founder
Inicio AI

Ross McNairn

CEO & Founder
Wordsmith AI

Iain Mackie

CEO & Co-founder
Malted AI

Stephanie Earp

Head of AI
Space Intelligence

Hadi Larijani

Director for SMART Technology Research Centre
Glasgow Caledonian University

Corine van der Schans

AI Policy and Delivery Team Leader
The Scottish Government

Mark Byrne

Managing Director, Applied Intelligence Accenture

Anneli Ritari-Stewart

Head of Digital Marketing
Royal London

Hazel Jane

Founder
Life Rites

Heather Thomson

CEO
The Data Lab

DataFest 2025 Theme

This year we’re moving beyond the initial hype surrounding AI, entering a phase where organisations are applying AI in practical, impactful ways.

At DataFest 2025, we’ll explore real-world examples and share actionable insights from experts, helping you understand how AI is transforming industries and how to navigate its challenges.

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Claim CPD points at DataFest 2025

DataFest 2025 is a CPD accredited event!

The Data Lab is a member of the CPD Certification Service – by attending DataFest 2025 you can add this learning time towards your individual continuing professional development goals. After the event, you’ll receive a digital certificate with CPD points to add to your personal log or organisational file.