Scotland’s leading data and AI event

DataFest is the flagship conference hosted by The Data Lab, showcasing Scotland’s leading role in the world of data and AI. DataFest offers an unparalleled networking platform, bringing together participants from industry, academia, and beyond.

DataFest returns on 12th & 13th May 2025 at The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh. Early Bird tickets are on sale now!

Previous DataFest speakers include Hannah Fry (author, radio & TV presenter), Jim Al-Khalili (physicist, author & broadcaster), Tim Harford (journalist, author & broadcaster), Christopher Wylie (Cambridge Analytica whistleblower), Cassie Kozyrkov (former Chief Decision Scientist, Google), Tim Peake (Astronaut), Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE (Space Scientist) and hundreds more across 7 years.

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Huge thanks to The Data Lab for the opportunity to connect with so many brilliant scientists and researchers in space and AI industries at Data Summit!

Katherine Rahill, NASA

Partner with us

Partnering with us is the most cost effective way to access our key events and community benefits. We launched our partnership programme to connect with ecosystem partners from the private, public and social enterprise sectors. This programme brings together like-minded organisations who share our vision of creating the world’s most impactful data and AI community.

It genuinely was one of the best events I have been to for a long time and I really appreciated the support you gave us.

Liz Whitefield, Hippo Data

We offer bronze, silver, gold and platinum packages to suit your business needs. We’ll work with you to help you reach your overall business goals. Click here to learn more about our packages and explore our current partners.

Get in touch with us at partners@thedatalab.com or fill out the form below to learn more about the partnership programme, our events and engaging with our community.