Key Takeaways from DataFest 2026: Scotland's Path to an AI-Driven Future
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Summary
Julia Mitchell reflects on DataFest 2026, Scotland's premier data and AI event hosted by The Data Lab in Edinburgh. The event, themed 'Intelligent Futures', brought together industry leaders, academics, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss how data and AI are reshaping Scotland's economy, public services, and society. The article highlights the breadth of conversation around AI-driven innovation, skills development, and building an inclusive, collaborative future for Scotland's AI ecosystem.
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With this year's theme of 'Intelligent Futures', the focus was on how data and AI are reshaping our economy, public services and society more broadly.
What stood out most was the breadth of conversation.
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