Cloud Native Glasgow

⌖ Glasgow · Barclays Eagle Labs Glasgow

Hosted by Ross McCulloch - Third Sector Lab & Be Good Be Social

Tech for Good Scotland returns to Glasgow on 23 September 2026 for a free morning of responsible AI, civic technology and cross-sector connection. Taking place from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Barclays Eagle Labs Glasgow, this 13th Tech for Good Scotland event brings together people who want digital, data and design to create positive social impact. Expect two focused talks alongside informal networking over coffee and a morning pastry. Talks and agenda Doors open at 10:00am for coffee, pastries and connections, giving attendees 25 minutes to meet peers from Scotland’s third, public and private sectors. At 10:25am, Ross McCulloch will introduce the event and its Barclays Eagle Labs hosts before the talks begin at 10:30am sharp. The speaker programme includes: - Paola Di Giuseppe , “Ethics, bias and responsible AI: balancing innovation with accountability”. This session explores how data, assumptions and human choices shape AI and machine-learning systems. Through real-world examples, Paola will examine how biased datasets, inappropriate proxies and design decisions can produce unfair outcomes, as well as the social, ethical and legal consequences. The talk will consider how organisations can pursue innovation while protecting fairness, privacy and accountability. - Shelley Denton, representing Scotland Women in Technology and Forrit, and Ross McCulloch, from Digital Trustees and Third Sector Lab, will present “Why Scotland’s Tech Talent and Civil Society Need Each Other”,a discussion connecting the country’s technology expertise with the needs and opportunities of civil society. Who should attend? The event is designed for a broad, cross-sector audience: third-sector teams exploring digital tools; funders helping organisations improve services through technology; public-sector professionals working in policy, funding or delivery; activists engaging communities online; tech-for-good start-ups and established businesses; and digital, data or design practitioners who see their skills as a force for good.… Register for this event

Sponsors: Plinth · Illuminate IT +1

⌖ Glasgow

Lakehouse Day 2026 is a full-day, multi-track open data conference in Glasgow, covering Apache Iceberg, Hudi, Parquet and the wider lakehouse ecosystem. Co-located with Community Over Code Glasgow 2026 on Saturday 10 October, Lakehouse Day brings together the open-source projects, engineers and organisations shaping modular lakehouse architecture. The programme focuses on technologies under the Apache Software Foundation umbrella, including Apache Iceberg, Apache Hudi, Apache Parquet, Apache Gravitino and Apache Polaris, with opportunities to exchange practical lessons and build connections across their communities. What to expect The day combines keynotes with parallel breakout sessions spanning architecture, observability, transactions, streaming, security analytics and data-transfer protocols. Topics announced in the schedule include: - The rise of the Apache Lakehouse: ASF member JB Onofré explores how open table formats, REST-based catalogues and streaming technologies can support a modular, vendor-neutral data estate. The keynote covers ACID transactions, schema evolution, metadata silos and the separation of table format, control plane and compute concerns. - Lakehouse observability: Datadog software engineer Nikita Matckevich shares monitoring practices from a managed multicloud and multi-engine Iceberg environment. Expect lessons on lineage, data quality, cost, performance, query patterns, access audits and orphan-file management. - Iceberg at enterprise scale: Akamai senior software engineer Endi Caushi explains how the company’s Egnatia platform supports batch analytics and near-real-time security event data while delivering seven-figure annual savings. The session includes patterns for upsert-heavy pipelines, threat detection and platform modernisation. - Multi-table transactions: Cloudera principal engineer Qiegang Long presents an engine-neutral proposal for warehouse-grade BEGIN/COMMIT semantics in the Iceberg REST Catalog, accompanied by a live Apache Polaris proof of concept. - Apache Arrow and client protocols: A breakout revisits the case for columnar query-result transfer and Apache Arrow’s role across IPC, Flight, Flight SQL, Arrow over HTTP and ADBC. Who should attend?… Register for this event

⌖ Liverpool · University of Liverpool

IST Technical Conference 2026 brings technical and professional communities to the University of Liverpool on 15 September for talks, networking and practical insight. Built around the theme “Future Ready: Skills, Systems and Stories”, this one-day conference explores how professionals can prepare for changing technologies, working practices and industry expectations. Its accompanying message,“You’ll Never Work Alone”,places collaboration and professional community at the heart of the programme. Hosted at the University of Liverpool in Liverpool, the conference will address the evolving relationship between technical work, AI and the creative industries. Rather than treating new technology as a purely technical challenge, the theme creates space to consider the skills people need, the systems that support their work and the stories that help organisations communicate change. What to expect The event combines conference talks and professional networking, giving attendees opportunities to learn from the programme while meeting peers from other organisations, disciplines and sectors. Discussion will centre on three connected areas: - Skills: preparing people and teams for emerging professional demands - Systems: examining the technologies, structures and processes shaping technical work - Stories: understanding how ideas, experiences and change are communicated - AI and creative industries: exploring areas central to the Institute of Science & Technology’s professional community The conference is being prepared to meet the needs of technical and professional communities across all industries and sectors. It is particularly relevant to technicians, technical specialists, AI practitioners, creative technology professionals, STEMM practitioners and those responsible for developing technical capability. The broad, cross-sector approach should also suit managers, educators and professional-development leads who want to understand how technical roles are evolving. About the organiser… Register for this event

⌖ Paris · Auditorium of the Les Echos–Le Parisien Group

Hosted by WAN-IFRA

Paris AI Forum 2026 is positioned as the premier gathering for media decision-makers to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming news creation, distribution, and editorial strategy. Building on the forums of prior years, this edition focuses on responsible innovation in the media landscape, bridging global AI advances with local editorial expertise. Taking place on 15–16 September at the auditorium of the Les Echos–Le Parisien Group in Paris, the event invites senior newsroom leaders, technologists, and researchers to move beyond hype and engage with practical implications of AI in the newsroom. The forum promises insights into content creation, SEO dynamics in the AI era, and the evolving role of automation and agentic technologies in editorial workflows. Attendees can expect a mix of keynote talks, panel discussions, and interactive sessions designed to illuminate how AI can enhance decision-making, operational efficiency, and audience engagement while addressing the critical questions posed by large-scale bot scraping and other agentic challenges. The format is in-person, offering opportunities for networking with peers, speakers, and technology providers who are actively shaping AI-enabled journalism. Key themes likely to be explored include: - How AI reshapes content creation pipelines, from ideation to publication - Responsible AI use in newsrooms, including ethics, data privacy, and bias mitigation - The impact of AI on SEO and audience discovery strategies in a media context - Agentic AI and automation techniques that can reduce manual workloads while preserving editorial standards - Practical case studies from leading media organisations and technology vendors Target audiences include editors-in-chief, content strategists, data journalists, product managers, and IT leaders in media organisations who are looking to translate AI research into actionable newsroom improvements. Attendees should come away with concrete takeaways for integrating AI into editorial workflows, improving efficiency, and navigating regulatory and ethical considerations. Registration details are provided on the WAN-IFRA event page, with more information available at the same link. For those exploring a broader calendar of AI and automation events, you can also discover more opportunities in Paris and beyond via Create with.

⌖ Berlin · Festsaal, Berlin, Germany

Hosted by buildersklub

Berlin AI Day — an event where forward-thinking companies share how they’re using AI and automation to accelerate growth and scale faster.

⌖ Riyadh

Hosted by Global AI Summit

Global AI Summit in Riyadh (Sept 15–17, 2026): three days of AI, NoCode and automation talks, demos, and hands-on labs under royal patronage. Why attend - Learn about building AI agents, automation workflows, and NoCode integrations that accelerate product development. - See live demonstrations of cutting-edge AI tools and automation platforms in action. - Network with founders, engineers, product leaders, and solo developers shaping the AI and NoCode ecosystems. What to expect - A multi-day program featuring keynote talks, breakout sessions, and hands-on labs focused on AI, automation, and vibe-coded software development. - Sessions exploring AI agents, scalable automation patterns, and no-code tooling for rapid prototyping and deployment. - Opportunities to explore practical projects, from small startups to larger SaaS ventures, and how AI is changing the way we build software. Who should attend - Builders, engineers, and product teams - Solo founders and makers exploring AI agents and NoCode workflows - Tech enthusiasts interested in automation, AI tooling, and modern software creation Format and venue - In-person event hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from September 15–17, 2026 - Format includes talks, case studies, panels, and hands-on labs to experiment with AI and automation tools Registration and next steps - Check the official X post for registration details: https://x.com/globalaisummit?lang=en - Find more AI events in Riyadh - Explore more automation events - If you’re curious about tools that might come up at the summit, see Bubble and Zapier This summit is a hub for AI practitioners, NoCode enthusiasts, and those exploring automated workflows to boost productivity and product velocity. Expect practical talks, live demos, and an energizing environment to prototype and learn. Don’t miss the chance to connect with peers pushing the boundaries of AI-enabled software development in the region.