Third Sector AI Drop-In
Nov
11

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.

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B’AI Global Forum 5th Anniversary Symposium “AI and DEI: The Future of Digital Humanitarianism”
Nov
18

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)

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Digital Scotland 2024
Nov
26

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.

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The Future of Education: AI
Nov
26

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.

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Third Sector AI Forum
Nov
28

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.

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Scottish AI Summit - Glasgow
Dec
11

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.

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Public Sector Data Summit 2025
Mar
13

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.

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DataFest
May
12
to 13 May

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.

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DigiFest 2024
Oct
29

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.

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