Highlights From TCN's Recent Glasgow UK Tech Meetup

⌖ Glasgow · City of Glasgow College, City Campus

Hosted by Ada Scotland Festival

Explore AI, cyber security and digital careers through hands-on challenges and industry insight in Glasgow on 28 October 2026. Future Females in Tech offers an interactive introduction to emerging technology, combining professional perspectives with practical, team-based activities. Presented by the Ada Scotland Festival with City of Glasgow College and Stellar Omada, the afternoon is designed to help the next generation of female digital talent understand both the opportunities and realities of working in technology. The free, three-hour event takes place from 1pm to 4pm on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at City of Glasgow College’s City Campus in Glasgow, in Lecture Theatre C.01.017. What to expect The programme blends discussion, networking and immersive problem-solving: - Women in Tech Panel and Q&A: Hear women working across technology, digital and cyber-related roles discuss their career journeys, achievements, challenges and advice for entering the sector. - AI Escape Challenge: Work with a team to distinguish AI fact from fiction, recognise algorithmic bias and consider the responsible use of artificial intelligence in real-world situations. - Networking break: Meet speakers, industry professionals and other participants over refreshments. - Cyber Escape Room: Delivered through Stellar Omada’s Stellar Elevate programme, this realistic cyber-threat exercise asks teams to identify vulnerabilities, analyse risks and respond as digital challenges evolve. - Wrap-up discussion: Review the afternoon’s lessons and explore routes into further study and careers in computing, cyber security and digital technologies. Rather than focusing only on presentations, the event develops digital resilience, critical thinking, teamwork and cyber awareness through active participation. Attendees will also learn about college, university and industry pathways across Scotland’s technology sector. Who should attend? This event is for people who are female or identify as female, particularly:… Register for this event

Sponsors: Stellar Omada

⌖ Glasgow · Waracle

Hosted by GlasgowJS JavaScript

Learn what happens after you build an app at GlasgowJS’s November meetup, featuring practical talks on app publishing, marketing, recruitment and AI. Taking place on Tuesday 10 November 2026, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm GMT, this Glasgow JavaScript meetup features two sessions: - “Getting started is the easy part”, Frances Maxwell shares insights into publishing and marketing apps. Frances previously spoke at GlasgowJS about building a React Native app in 15 minutes. - Tech recruitment and AI, a lightning talk from Claudia Wilson of Waracle. The event is aimed at people interested in JavaScript, web development and software development. No specific experience level is stated, and the organisers have not published a more detailed agenda. The listing names Waracle, 4, 40 Love Loan, Frederick Street, Glasgow as the venue. However, the event description also says GlasgowJS is looking for a venue and sponsor for this meetup, so attendees should check the booking page for any location updates. GlasgowJS is also inviting speakers and volunteers for future events through its speaking and volunteering form. You can connect with the community through Discord or support the meetup’s running costs on Patreon. Register for the GlasgowJS November meetup

⌖ Glasgow · The Admiral Woods

Hosted by Glasgow Skeptics

Explore whether autonomous AI should have legal personhood, and how it could be held liable, at this free Glasgow Skeptics talk in Glasgow. On Tuesday 17 November 2026, Dr Andrew Rayner will examine a question increasingly important to AI regulation: can existing legal frameworks recognise the actions and liabilities of non-human autonomous agents? Rayner will make the case for legal personhood as a possible way forward while addressing the risk that this status could shift legal attention away from the humans behind AI systems. The presentation will cover: - How personhood has been applied beyond humans, including to animals, rivers, rainforests and other entities - Why granting AI personhood remains legally and academically contentious - A proposed theoretical model designed to limit the legal effects of “person” status - How AI personhood could operate within the law of negligence, providing a model for other legal fields Rayner is an academic at the University of Glasgow Law School specialising in private law, European human rights and legal theory. Their recent research examines how the law recognises the actions and potential liabilities of autonomous AI agents. The talk is suited to anyone interested in AI, law, regulation, critical thinking or technology policy; no required experience level is stated. Content warnings apply for discussion of AI used in warfare and brief references to AI apocalypticism. Attendance and accessibility Doors at 7:00pm; the talk runs 7:30–9:30pm GMT at The Admiral Woods, 29 Waterloo Street. Admission is free, unticketed and first come, first served. Optional donations support organiser overheads and speaker travel. A lift provides wheelchair access to the function room, where there is also a disabled toilet. View the event and attendance details.

⌖ Glasgow · Senate Room

Hosted by School of Law, University of Glasgow

Explore how AI is reshaping legal reasoning with Sir Colin Birss at the University of Glasgow on 20 November 2026, from 5pm to 7:30pm. The 39th Annual James Wood Public Lecture examines the rapidly changing relationship between artificial intelligence, courts and legal practice. Sir Colin Birss, Master of the Rolls and Lead Judge for Artificial Intelligence in England and Wales, will deliver an in-person lecture titled “AI and Legal Reasoning.” Topics will include: - How litigants, law firms and courts are already using AI - Potential judicial applications such as summarisation, inconsistency detection and anonymisation - Hallucinated case references, bias and personal responsibility for AI-assisted work - Privacy risks when legal information is entered into public AI systems - Whether legal privilege should extend to exchanges between litigants and AI bots - Whether public AI chatbots could eventually produce convincing legal analysis and reasoning Sir Colin became the first UK judge to acknowledge using AI while preparing a judgment in 2023. His career spans the Court of Appeal, civil justice and intellectual property law, alongside an early professional background in computer programming. This public lecture will be particularly relevant to legal professionals, judges, academics, law students and anyone interested in AI governance or the future of professional reasoning. It is organised by the University of Glasgow School of Law in collaboration with CREATe, the AHRC-funded Centre for Regulation of the Creative Economy. The event takes place in the Senate Room, University of Glasgow Main Building, Glasgow G12 8QQ, in Glasgow. The James Wood Lecture has been the School of Law’s principal annual public lecture since 1987. Register for the 39th Annual James Wood Public Lecture

Sponsors: James Wood Bequest Fund · CREATe

⌖ San Francisco · Hyatt Regency Burlingame

Hosted by Open Data Science Conference (ODSC)

Learn to build production-ready AI systems in just seven weeks with the AI Engineering Accelerator bootcamp, a hands-on training program that bridges the gap between using AI and building it. Running from June 9 through October 29, 2026, this intensive program combines virtual instruction with a multi-day in-person capstone at the Hyatt Regency Burlingame during ODSC AI West 2026. Designed for professionals ready to move beyond tutorials, the Accelerator provides comprehensive training in the core disciplines of modern AI engineering: large language models (LLMs), agentic AI systems, and production deployment. You'll gain practical experience with the latest tools and frameworks used by leading AI teams, learning not just how to use AI, but how to architect, build, and ship AI-powered applications. Program Structure The bootcamp follows a hybrid learning model that maximizes flexibility while ensuring hands-on engagement. Starting with the Summer Cohort on June 9, you'll participate in virtual training sessions led by experienced AI practitioners. The program culminates in an intensive in-person segment from October 27-29, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency in Burlingame, California, integrated with the main ODSC AI West conference. This dual-format approach allows you to build foundational knowledge remotely while maintaining your current work commitments, then apply those skills in collaborative, hands-on projects during the in-person sessions. You'll also gain full access to ODSC AI West's conference tracks, expo, and networking events. What You'll Learn The curriculum focuses on production-grade AI engineering, covering: - LLM development and deployment — Fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and optimization techniques - Agentic AI systems — Building autonomous agents and workflow automation - AI Engineering fundamentals — MLOps, model serving, monitoring, and scaling - Real-world implementation — Moving from prototype to production with confidence Organized by Open Data Science Conference, which has spent 11 years training thousands of AI engineers and data scientists, the Accelerator draws on ODSC's deep expertise in practical AI education. The program features specialization tracks tailored to different AI engineering domains, allowing you to focus on the areas most relevant to your career goals. Who Should Attend This bootcamp is designed for professionals who already work with AI tools and are rea

⌖ Sheffield · The Edge, University of Sheffield, 34 Endcliffe Crescent, Sheffield, S10 3ED

Hosted by APRIL

The APRIL AI Hub Annual Summit 2026 brings together researchers, practitioners, and innovators at the forefront of artificial intelligence and machine learning for a full day of knowledge sharing and collaboration in Sheffield. Taking place at The Edge at the University of Sheffield, this conference serves as the flagship annual gathering for the APRIL (AI for Precision Medicine and Healthcare, Privacy, Reproducibility, Interpretability, and Learning) community. As the second annual summit following the inaugural event in Edinburgh, this conference continues APRIL AI Hub's mission to advance responsible AI research and practice across healthcare, precision medicine, and beyond. The summit provides a vital platform for cross-sector dialogue between academic researchers, industry partners, healthcare professionals, and policy makers working at the intersection of AI, ethics, and real-world applications. What to Expect While the detailed programme is still being finalised, attendees can expect a comprehensive agenda featuring: - Keynote presentations from leading figures in AI research and healthcare innovation - Research showcases highlighting cutting-edge work in precision medicine, privacy-preserving AI, reproducible research methodologies, and interpretable machine learning - Panel discussions exploring the ethical, regulatory, and practical challenges of deploying AI systems in sensitive domains - Networking opportunities to connect with peers across academia, industry, and healthcare sectors - Poster sessions and demonstrations of ongoing research projects Who Should Attend This summit is designed for: - AI and machine learning researchers working on healthcare applications - Data scientists and engineers building trustworthy AI systems - Healthcare professionals interested in AI-driven precision medicine - Policy makers and ethicists concerned with responsible AI deployment - PhD students and early-career researchers in AI and related fields - Industry partners exploring AI applications in regulated environments About APRIL AI Hub The APRIL AI Hub represents a collaborative initiative advancing responsible AI research with particular emphasis on healthcare applications, data privacy, reproducible science, interpretable models, and robust learning systems. Previous APRIL events have established a strong reputation for bringing together diverse perspectives on the challe