Hackathon at Community over Code Glasgow 2026

⌖ Glasgow · Glasgow University Union (GUU)

Explore AI’s hidden social, cultural and environmental impacts at this one-day symposium in Glasgow on 13 October 2026. Making the Invisible, Visible The Lovelace–Hodgkin Symposium 2026 asks what artificial intelligence reveals, what it conceals and who gets to shape its future. Taking place at Glasgow University Union on Ada Lovelace Day, the event will examine the assumptions, infrastructures and exclusions beneath AI, and connect technical systems to wider questions of fairness, representation and public participation. Rather than limiting the conversation to academics and technology specialists, the symposium welcomes anyone interested in technology, society, creativity, ethics or social justice. Its programme combines talks with participatory and creative formats, giving attendees multiple ways to investigate how AI affects people, communities and the stories told about them. What the day will explore Sessions and activities will consider: - The inner workings of large language models - Unintended consequences created by AI systems - Missing, invisible and misrepresented data - Surveillance, mapping and the relationship between technology and power - Environmental and cultural impacts of digital technologies - The voices and experiences included in, or excluded from, AI - Storytelling’s role in shaping understandings of history and technology - How the public can participate more meaningfully in emerging technologies The format extends beyond conventional presentations. Expect a creative, interactive mix of talks, workshops, games, artworks, film and group discussion. Throughout the day, participants will be encouraged to consider who benefits from AI, whose knowledge its systems reflect and how technology influences perceptions of ourselves, our communities and possible futures. Film screening and discussion The symposium will conclude with a screening of the LifeMosaic documentary Mapping & Monitoring in Indigenous Territories. A discussion with the film’s producer will follow, connecting the documentary to the day’s central themes of participation, knowledge, representation and power.… Register for this event

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Hosted by Global Institute for Science, Technology and Research

Explore new research in machine learning and applied AI at ICAMLAAI, taking place in Glasgow on 16–17 October 2026. The International Conference on Advances in Machine Learning and Applied Artificial Intelligence (ICAMLAAI) is a global forum for presenting original research, examining emerging trends and exchanging practical insights across disciplines. Organised by the Global Institute for Science, Technology and Research, the conference is designed to support research advancement, academic excellence and international collaboration. Who should attend? ICAMLAAI brings together researchers, engineers, academicians, scientists, healthcare professionals, industry experts and other professionals working across AI-related fields. It will be particularly relevant to people who want to: - Present or discover original machine learning and applied artificial intelligence research - Discuss innovative technologies and emerging developments - Connect academic research with practical, cross-sector perspectives - Meet experts and develop an international professional network - Find opportunities for interdisciplinary knowledge exchange and collaboration The published programme does not specify a required experience level. Its research-led format is best suited to academics, practitioners and professionals with an active interest in machine learning, AI applications or related disciplines. In-person and virtual formats Attendees can participate on location in Glasgow or access the conference virtually. The in-person agenda begins at 9:00am with registration and tea or coffee, followed by an inaugural speech and conference theme presentation. Poster and physical presentations run from 10:00am to 11:45am, with virtual presentations scheduled before lunch. An award function and closing ceremony complete the listed on-location programme. In-person participation includes direct networking, physical materials, live Q&A and complimentary refreshments. The virtual option offers global access through an interactive platform, alongside recorded sessions, digital resources and chat features. Its schedule includes virtual check-in and orientation, a break, and closing guidance covering digital certificates. Important date for contributors… Register for this event

⌖ Glasgow · Radisson Blu

A free, in-person digital health and social care learning event in Glasgow on 21 October 2026, focused on turning shared ambitions into practical action. From collective ambition to delivery DiGiTal Get Together returns with a clear theme: “Collective Ambition into Action.” Taking place at the Radisson Blu in Glasgow, the event will explore how people and organisations can move beyond discussion and work together to deliver meaningful digital change across health and social care. Running from 9:30am to 3:00pm, this free event offers a full day of talks addressing three connected priorities: - Collaboration, bringing people and organisations together around shared digital ambitions - Inclusion, ensuring digital transformation works for the people and communities it is intended to support - Sustainability, considering how innovation can create change that lasts The wider conversation will cover AI, digital transformation and innovation in health and social care, with an emphasis on translating ideas into action rather than treating technology as an end in itself. Who should attend? This learning event will be relevant to people interested in the development and delivery of digital health and social care, including those working on transformation, innovation, service improvement, inclusion or collaborative programmes. It may also appeal to people who want to understand how AI and other emerging digital approaches fit within the practical realities of health and care services. The event page does not specify a required level of technical experience. Its talk-led format and focus on broad organisational themes make it accessible to attendees approaching digital change from strategic, operational, policy, service or community perspectives, not only technical roles. Event format and practical details Expect a free, face-to-face learning event featuring talks throughout the day. The in-person setting provides an opportunity to hear different perspectives on shared challenges while connecting the themes of collaboration, inclusion and sustainability.… Register for this event

⌖ Glasgow · Barclays Eagle Labs Glasgow

Hosted by Scotland Applied AI Meetup (hosted by Michael Young)

Explore how AI is reshaping work, teams and organisational design at this interactive discussion in Glasgow on 21 October 2026. Taking place from 6:00pm to 9:00pm BST at Barclays Eagle Labs Glasgow, this in-person Scotland Applied AI Meetup examines a question facing organisations everywhere: as AI changes how work gets done, what will that mean for people, workplaces and companies? AI-driven change beyond the technology Rather than focusing only on tools, the conversation will connect the technologies driving workplace change with the human and organisational questions that follow. Topics will include: - How AI is changing working habits and the way tasks get completed - The psychology of adapting to new ways of working - The implications for individuals, teams and workplaces - How organisational design may evolve in response to AI - The opportunities, challenges and practical realities of workplace transformation The discussion features Veer Shah and Hazel Ellender from The OpenAI Deployment Company. It will be chaired by Michael Young, Founder and CEO of MBN Solutions and host of the Scotland Applied AI Meetup. An interactive format This is designed as a participatory discussion rather than a traditional presentation. Attendees will have opportunities to contribute throughout, compare perspectives and examine what AI-led change could look like in real organisations. The evening will conclude with an open Q&A, allowing the audience to put questions directly to Veer and Hazel and explore the issues most relevant to their own work. The event will be particularly relevant to people thinking about the intersection of AI, workforce strategy, organisational change and employee experience. It offers useful context for leaders, managers, technologists and professionals navigating changing working practices; no specific experience level is listed by the organiser. The venue is Barclays Eagle Labs Glasgow, BECO Building, 58 Kingston Street, Kinning Park, Glasgow G5 8BP. Register for this event

⌖ Glasgow · Learning & Teaching Building (floor 3, room 324)

Hosted by NeuraSearch Laboratory

A two-hour interactive workshop in Glasgow for adults navigating how children use generative AI tools such as ChatGPT. Taking place on Tuesday 27 October 2026, from 6pm to 8pm, Growing up with AI creates space for parents, guardians and educators to examine what AI could mean for children’s learning, relationships and development. Generative AI is already becoming part of everyday life for many children and young people. They may turn to it for homework support, creative projects or answers to everyday questions, but its growing presence also raises important questions. Does AI strengthen children’s thinking, or can it begin to do too much of the work for them? How might regular interaction with AI affect emotional habits and friendships? Where do its benefits end and its risks begin? What the workshop will explore Rather than presenting a one-way lecture, this in-person, interactive session invites attendees to discuss these questions together, compare experiences and contribute their own perspectives. The conversation will cover: - What parents and teachers notice about children’s emotional habits when AI becomes part of daily life - How children’s friendships may be affected by their use of AI tools - Whether AI supports independent thinking or starts replacing parts of the learning process - The wider benefits, risks and unresolved questions surrounding AI in children’s lives There will be opportunities to ask questions and hear from other parents, guardians and education professionals. Experiences shared during the workshop will also contribute to research intended to improve understanding of children’s AI use, making this more than an introductory discussion: it is an opportunity to help shape the emerging evidence around a fast-changing issue. Who should attend? The workshop is open to parents, guardians and educators, whether they feel curious about AI, concerned by it or somewhere in between. No previous knowledge of AI or technical experience is required, so the session is suitable for complete beginners as well as adults who have already encountered these tools at home or in educational settings.… Register for this event

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⌖ Amsterdam · TBA

Hosted by SourceHive

Explore how to build fast, secure AI systems powered by real-time data at this World Summit AI side event in Amsterdam. Taking place on Tuesday 6 October 2026, from 10:00 to 12:00 GMT+2, Intelligence in Motion brings SourceHive to Europe for the first time. The session tackles a pressing technical and organisational question: how can teams develop intelligent systems at speed without losing control of the data behind them? Affiliated with World Summit AI Amsterdam 2026, this two-hour event combines candid panel discussion, a live technical demonstration and audience-led conversation. The Amsterdam venue is still to be announced. What to expect The programme begins with a 30-minute, fast-moving panel debate examining secure, real-time data intelligence from three distinct perspectives: - The Visionary will unpack the architecture behind real-time data intelligence and explain why security should be designed into a system from day one rather than added later. - The Practitioner will address operational realities including data leakage, compliance pressure and the cost of getting AI governance wrong. - The Ecosystem Connector will connect current technical work with the direction the wider industry needs to take. Speaker profiles for the full panel are due to be announced. Following the debate, Hood Khizer, Chief Science Officer at AHOY Technology, will lead a live, on-stage demonstration showing how secure data intelligence moves from an abstract concept to a working system in real time. The final part of the session opens the floor to attendees. Rather than limiting participation to a short, formal Q&A, the organisers want the room to challenge assumptions, raise difficult questions and share what is happening inside their own projects and organisations. Who should attend? This event is designed for people already working deep within AI and data architecture as well as those beginning to navigate real-time data systems. It will be particularly relevant to developers, architects, technical leaders, AI practitioners, governance and compliance professionals, founders, creators and technologists interested in building responsible intelligent products.… Register for this event