Third Sector AI Drop-In
Wanting a casual introduction to AI and how it may impact third sector, voluntary, community & non-profit organisations? Come along to our first digital drop-in, aimed at those who are looking to take their first steps in understanding what AI technologies may mean for their organisations and the people you work with.
B’AI Global Forum 5th Anniversary Symposium “AI and DEI: The Future of Digital Humanitarianism”
Join Head of the Scottish AI Alliance, Steph Wright at the B’AI Global Forum on November 18, 2024.
Founded in 2020, B’AI Global Forum has dedicated itself to exploring the intersection of AI and social justice. To commemorate its 5th anniversary, we are hosting a symposium featuring experts at the forefront of AI ethics, policy, and technology development.
Date: November 18, 2024 (Mon), 13:00-17:30 (JST) (Doors open at 12:30)
Venue: Fukutake Learning Theater (Hongo Campus) and Zoom webinar
Language: English (Simultaneous interpretation in Japanese available)
Program
Moderator: Ai Hisano (University of Tokyo)
13:00-13:15 Opening Remarks, Atsushi Tsuda (University of Tokyo)
13:15-13:55 Reflections on the first 5 years of the B’AI Global Forum, Yuko Itatsu (University of Tokyo)
14:00-14:45 Keynote: Anita Gurumurthy (IT for Change) “Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in the Epoch of AI: Lessons from Southern Feminism”
15:00-15:45 Keynote: Steph Wright (Scottish AI Alliance) “Reframing the narrative of our AI future”
16:00-17:20 Panel discussion
Moderator: Grant Jun Otsuki (University of Tokyo)
Panelists: Anita Gurumurthy (IT for Change)
Steph Wright (Scottish AI Alliance)
Yasuko Kosaihira (SoftBank Corp.)
Yee Kuang Heng (University of Tokyo)
17:20-17:30 Closing Remarks, Kaori Hayashi (University of Tokyo)
Technomoral Conversations: What the Majority World Can Teach Us about AI In this Technomoral Conversations pan
In this Technomoral Conversations panel, we will hear from leading voices from the Majority World on what they have learned from and about AI, and the issues and visions they would like to see taken up.
The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy – What it Means for Tech Business and Research
Come along for an evening of networking and a chance to hear from the UK Government’s Department for Business and Trade’s AI sector team about what all this really means for business and researchers.
Digital Scotland 2024
DigitalScotland is the annual event for public sector technology professionals, where global leaders in government technology (govtech) share insights and lessons on digital transformation, leadership, skills, cultural change, and data-driven innovation.
The Future of Education: AI
What does the future of education look like in an AI-driven world?
Join John Warner, Araba Sey, Ben Williamson, JL Williams, and Sian Bayne on November 26th at the Edinburgh Futures Institute to discuss how AI will shape the future of education, what it should look like, and how it can serve the public good.
Third Sector AI Forum
A forum for third sector leaders & senior staff to collaborate and access the expertise, tools and guidance needed to develop an ethical, inclusive and trustworthy approach to utilising AI, that matches their organisational values.
Scottish AI Summit - Glasgow
The Scottish AI Alliance is delighted to announce that we're taking our AI Summit on the road! We'll be at Glasgow Science Centre on the 11th of December to showcase Scotland’s leading role in the development of trustworthy, ethical, and inclusive AI.
Public Sector Data Summit 2025
Holyrood Connect’s annual Public Sector Data Summit will return to Edinburgh on 13 March 2025. Join to hear valuable insights on making the most of your data, how to store it securely, and how to address concerns around AI and ethics.
DataFest
DataFest is the flagship conference hosted by The Data Lab to showcase Scotland’s leading role in the world of data and AI on an international stage. DataFest offers an unparalleled networking platform to bring together participants from industry, academia, and beyond.
DigiFest 2024
DigiFest is Scotland’s annual Digital Health and Care knowledge exchange event, organised by the Scottish Government’s Digital Health and Care Division and their Steering Group partners as an anchor event in the Scottish digital health and care ecosystem. As part of this year’s DigiFest, the Scottish AI Alliance will be delivering a hybrid session exploring ‘Good Practice in AI in Healthcare: The Rights and Wrongs’, running 12:05-13.30.
PHAWM Launch and Networking Event
Join for the launch of the Participatory Harm Auditing Workbenches and Methodologies (PHAWM) project.
BSI Showcase: AI Technology & Standards Summit
Exploring the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence.