What we’re about
The Scottish AI Events series is designed to encourage collaboration and networking across the Scottish AI Ecosystem and beyond.
We want to showcase the fantastic AI activity happening in Scotland, bring together interested parties from Scotland and abroad, and facilitate meaningful conversations.
All events will be free to join.
If you have an idea for an online or in-person event, that fits our criteria below, we want to hear from you! Submit an event idea.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Third Sector AI ForumNeeds location
The Scottish AI Alliance invite you to join a forum for third sector leaders & senior staff to collaborate and access the expertise, tools and guidance needed to develop an ethical, inclusive and trustworthy approach to utilising AI, that matches their organisational values.
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We aim for the event to be useful for those working in:
- third sector organisations
- charities
- social enterprises
- community networks
- voluntary organisations
If you do not work within the non-profit space, let your favourite charity or community know about this event! Discounted tickets are available via [email protected]
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The event will be catered, and guests will receive a physical copy of our "Intro to AI for the Third Sector" jargon buster booklet, along with guidance on how to access further events and support.
All guests will be offered the opportunity of 2 hours complimentary and dedicated follow up support from Breeze Digital.
17:30 – 18:00 / Welcome, networking & refreshments
18:00 – 18:45 / Facilitated workshop with SAIA on the gaps, opportunities, barriers and benefits of getting started with AI through a Third Sector lens
18:45 – 19:00 / Comfort break & buffet opens
19:00 – 19:30 / Step-by-step guidance on how to approach an AI policy for your organisation
19:30 – 19:50 / Questions, discussion & peer-sharing
19:50 – 20:00 / Next steps & closeSecure your ticket via TicketTailor
Delivered in partnership between the Scottish AI Alliance, Breeze Digital & The Melting Pot.
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The Venue
Hosted at The Melting Pot, Edinburgh:
15 Calton Road, Edinburgh EH8 8DL
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https://maps.app.goo.gl/6DNTKQmMymJDHswr6The event will be hosted in a versatile and fully accessible space within The Melting Pot.
The Hosts
Scottish AI Alliance
ScottishAI.comThe Scottish AI Alliance are the delivery body for Scotland's AI Strategy. They work towards delivering on the Strategy's vision to be leader in trustworthy, ethical & inclusive AI, and operate as a partnership between the Scottish Government & The Data Lab, Scotland's Innovation Centre for Date & AI.
They do this by working to empower Scotland’s people with AI knowledge, supporting Scotland’s businesses and organisations with AI guidance, and influencing AI policy affecting ScotlandBreeze Digital
BreezeDigital.ukBreeze is a digital support agency that helps third-sector organisations decode the digital world. They help charities, voluntary organisations and community groups overcome digital barriers and embed technology into their organisation in a way that helps them work smarter and brings lasting results.
Breeze is a social enterprise and part of the Community Enterprise Group. 100% of their profits are reinvested back into their social-impact streams.The Melting Pot
www.themeltingpotedinburgh.org.ukThe Melting Pot is Scotland’s Centre for Social Innovation. Located a 2 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley Station, they work across three business strands to support and stimulate social innovation in Scotland:
As place to meet, work and collaborate, The Melting Pot is a go-to destination for flexible, creative and budget-friendly solutions for today’s dynamic world of work.As a champion of Good Ideas, their incubator programme equips budding social entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills and networks to turn ideas into positive, impactful ventures.
