Scotland's leading data and AI event returns on 12th & 13th May 2027!

Hosted by The Data Lab, Scotland’s innovation centre for data and AI, DataFest is Scotland’s leading data & AI conference.

Since 2017, it has grown into the country’s premier showcase of data and AI, attracting global speakers, industry leaders, and practitioners from across sectors and industries.

Partner with us

By partnering with DataFest, you’ll put your organisation at the centre of Scotland’s thriving data and AI ecosystem, with opportunities to showcase your expertise, raise brand awareness, and connect with key decision-makers.

Head to our partner page for more info.

Thank you to our 2026 partners Accenture, Barclays, Scottish Women in Technology, Skyscanner, Teradata, Capco, Lloyds Banking Group, Caledonian MacBrayne, Elementz, Research Data Scotland, Talan, Wheatley Group, The Scottish Government, and our funder Scottish Funding Council.

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Join a thriving network of over 8000 data & AI professionals, students and enthusiasts. Take part in discussions, connect with peers and be the first to hear about future events - join The Data Lab Community for free!

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