International Conference on Machine Learning and Data Analytics

⌖ 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

⌖ 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

◎ Online

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 · The Admiral Woods

Hosted by Glasgow Skeptics

A critical talk in Glasgow on 20 October 2026 examining why mainstream economics struggles to explain AI’s effects on productivity, wages and jobs. Economists frequently predict that artificial intelligence will raise productivity, improve employment and make society richer, but those promises are not yet clearly reflected in productivity data, wages or general wellbeing. At this free evening talk from Glasgow Skeptics, Dr Elena Papagiannaki will examine the gap between confident economic forecasts and the more complicated reality of AI adoption. What the talk will explore Rather than accepting claims of an inevitable “AI revolution”, the session will ask whether mainstream economics has the right concepts and methods to understand what is happening. Topics and questions include: - Why trillion-dollar investment in AI is not clearly appearing in productivity figures - Whether current job losses are genuinely caused by AI, or simply being “AI-washed” - How technology changes work, wages, value and the distribution of economic gains - The blind spots behind polished graphs and confident predictions about automation - Whether we need new ways to explain progress, labour and intelligence itself The talk should appeal to people interested in AI and society, economics, work, critical thinking and political economy. Its focus is not on building AI systems; instead, it offers a sceptical examination of the narratives used to describe their economic and social impact. About the speaker Dr Elena Papagiannaki is a Lecturer in Economics at Edinburgh Napier University and a Research Fellow at the Institute for the Future of Work in London. Her research investigates class, AI and labour through a political economy lens, with particular attention to how technology reshapes work and value. She also brings this research to public audiences through her Edinburgh Fringe show. Format and practical details This is an in-person talk taking place from 7:30pm to 9:00pm BST on Tuesday 20 October 2026 at The Admiral Woods, 29 Waterloo Street, Glasgow. Attendance is free and no ticket is required, but entry is first come, first served. The organisers recommend arriving early if the function room looks busy.… Register for this event

⌖ Glasgow

Hosted by JPMorganChase

A two-day social-impact data and AI hackathon in Glasgow, hosted by JPMorganChase on 23–24 October 2026. JPMorganChase’s Data for Good hackathon gives students the opportunity to apply analytical and coding skills to a genuine challenge facing a leading nonprofit organisation. Working with large social-good datasets, participants will turn raw information into useful insights, technical solutions and actionable recommendations, with guidance from experienced Data and AI professionals. What to expect Held over Friday and Saturday, the hackathon is an intensive, collaborative experience rather than a conventional careers presentation. You will work in an agile team alongside peers and JPMorganChase technologists, taking a project from initial analysis through to a clear recommendation for stakeholders. Depending on the challenge and your team’s approach, the work may involve: - Analysing large and complex datasets - Developing machine learning models and experiments - Building data platforms, pipelines or intuitive dashboards - Translating an organisation’s objectives into testable hypotheses - Considering governance, metadata, lineage, privacy and compliance - Presenting technical findings in a way that supports real-world decisions The event also provides opportunities to meet aspiring data and AI professionals from across the country, engage with recruiting teams and learn more about data-focused roles at JPMorganChase. Who should apply? This is an entry-level opportunity for students pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative or technical subject, such as Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science or Mathematics. Applicants must expect to graduate between January 2027 and September 2028, and no previous work experience is required. Strong candidates may already have experience with Python, SQL, prompt engineering, machine learning or data science principles. Familiarity with technologies such as AWS, Copilot, Snowflake, Databricks and large language models is also relevant, alongside quantitative problem-solving and the ability to communicate clearly with technical and business stakeholders. Internship pathway and practical details… Register for this event

⌖ Amsterdam · EDGE Workspaces Olympic

Hosted by Ladies Build With AI

Explore the environmental, social and economic cost of AI in a hands-on World AI Week workshop in Amsterdam on 5 October 2026. Part of World AI Week 2026, this practical four-hour session looks beyond AI hype and productivity gains to ask a more difficult question: what does using AI actually cost? Attendees will examine the energy, water, data, governance and social consequences behind AI systems, and learn how to make more informed decisions when building or using AI products at work. What to expect Rather than framing responsible AI as an abstract debate, the workshop combines awareness-building, practical examples and a hands-on building exercise. It is designed to help participants understand the systems they rely on without making them feel guilty for using AI. During the session, you will: - Develop a clearer picture of AI’s environmental, social and economic costs - Explore simple tracking tools, comparisons and discussion prompts that make AI usage more tangible - Learn to use AI more efficiently, including the practical skill of context-window management - Build a solution during the hands-on portion of the workshop - Leave with approaches you can continue applying and share within your organisation The exact programme will be announced closer to the event. Pizza and drinks will be provided, creating space to continue the discussion and meet others interested in responsible AI, sustainability and practical product building. Who is it for? The workshop takes an accessible, practical approach and is relevant to people who use or build with AI and want to understand its wider impact. This is a “ladies first” event: everyone is welcome, but women will receive priority to attend. The event is organised by Marta from Ladies Build With AI, a community helping women gain practical AI skills by building real-world projects, together with Madalina Buzdugan, a sustainability director who helps fast-growing companies turn sustainability and AI from buzzwords into strategy. Venue and practical details… Register for this event