AI+Us Alliance 2026: University of Glasgow - RAi UK

Morning event for Scottish SMEs exploring AI Agents: what they are, business value, real use cases, risks and opportunities, plus networking. Delivered by SilverCloud for business leaders seeking practical guidance on implementing AI Agents safely and strategically.

AI+Us Festival 2026 - Glasgow Chapter brings an in-person, hands-on introduction to artificial intelligence for students, developers, and curious minds at the University of Glasgow. The event takes place on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, starting at 10:30 AM at the School of Computing Science, Glasgow. If you’ve ever wondered how AI works, what it means for society, and how to start building with AI in practical ways, this Glasgow chapter is designed to demystify those questions through interactive activities and playful learning. What you can expect - An approachable, hands-on learning experience focused on AI concepts, ethics, and real-world impact - Educational games and activities that teach the fundamentals by doing, not just by watching - Opportunities to explore how AI is used in software development, data handling, and automation - Short talks or demos from local practitioners sharing journeys in AI projects and tools - A friendly, inclusive atmosphere suited to beginners, students, educators, and curious professionals alike Why attend - Learn the basics of AI, machine learning concepts, and the social implications in an accessible setting - See how AI can augment creativity and problem solving in software projects, including low/no-code approaches - Meet peers with similar interests in AI, automation, and building software, and foster local collaboration - Discover practical ideas you can try in your own projects, classrooms, or startups Who should come - Computer science students and educators looking for relatable AI demos - Developers exploring hands-on ways to experiment with AI and automation - AI enthusiasts who want a practical, non-academic introduction - Makers, hobbyists, and no-code/low-code enthusiasts curious about building with AI Format and logistics - In-person event at the University of Glasgow, School of Computing Science - Interactive stations, activities, and demonstrations designed for broad accessibility - Time to ask questions, discuss ethics, and explore potential projects with peers Cross-links and discovery - Find more AI events in [Glasgow](https://www.createwith.com/cities/glasgow) - Explore more [automation events](/directory/events?topic=automation) - For broader context, see Eventbrite listings and related AI events in the region Registration and updates - The Glasgow chapter follows the overall AI+Us Festival format, with scheduled activities announced on the Eventbrite page and on-site details updated closer t

AI+Us Festival 2026 returns to Glasgow for an afternoon of accessible, hands-on AI exploration on campus. Taken from the University of Glasgow event listing, this in-person session is designed to demystify artificial intelligence through interactive activities, games, and live demos. If you’re curious about how AI works and its impact on society, this event offers a practical, engaging introduction suitable for beginners, students, and AI enthusiasts alike. When: Wednesday 18 February 2026, 10:30–13:30 Where: School of Computing Science, University of Glasgow (in-person) Organiser: University of Glasgow What to expect: - A friendly, hands-on setting to explore big questions about AI and its place in our lives - Fun, educational activities that emphasize learning by doing rather than theory alone - A series of interactive experiences, including: - Machine Seeing – Inside the Black Box - Paper Avatars - CulturAI - LoFI Turing Test This festival-style event is built around curiosity, collaboration, and practical understanding of AI concepts. It provides an entry point for those new to AI as well as a space for more seasoned learners to reflect on how AI technologies shape everyday life and society. Who should attend: - Students and academics interested in AI fundamentals - Curious beginners seeking a non-intimidating introduction to AI concepts - anyone who wants to explore AI’s societal implications through interactive activities Format and experience: - A campus-based, in-person experience focused on exploration and conversation - Short, interactive activities designed to spark questions and dialogue about how AI works - An opportunity to walk away with clearer insights into AI’s capabilities and limitations Registration: - Register your place via the event page: https://www.gla.ac.uk/events/listings/index.html/event/14559 - Come prepared to participate, ask questions, and engage with peers and facilitators Cross-links and discovery: - Find more AI events in [Glasgow](https://www.createwith.com/cities/glasgow) - Explore more [automation events](/directory/events?topic=automation) If you’re exploring AI-driven futures, this Glasgow chapter event is a great starting point to build intuition, meet others curious about AI, and experience learning-by-doing in a supportive university setting.

Cloud Native Glasgow brings together developers, SREs, and OSS enthusiasts for an in-person evening in Glasgow focused on building, deploying and maintaining software in cloud-native environments. For our first event of 2026, we’re excited to host Patrick Stephens, a core maintainer of Fluent (a CNCF graduated project) and organiser of Cloud Native + Kubernetes Manchester. Expect a practical deep-dive into OSS contribution workflows, including how to triage issues, craft meaningful pull requests, and contribute beyond code through CI/CD improvements and documentation. The session will explore real-world workflows used by Fluent Bit and related CNCF projects, and will discuss how contributors collaborate across organisations to advance observability, container orchestration, and cloud-native tooling. Event details and schedule: - Date and time: Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 5:30 PM–7:45 PM GMT (Doors open at 5:30 PM, talks start at 6:00 PM, wrap up around 7:45 PM) - Venue: Morgan Stanley (hosted at their Glasgow office) - Format: talks plus an OSS-contribution oriented segment with practical examples - Speaker: Patrick Stephens — 20+ years in software engineering, with a track record spanning defence, containerisation, Kubernetes, Fluent Bit observability, and leadership of OSS initiatives What you’ll gain: - Insight into cloud-native deployment patterns, containers, and microservices - A realistic view of how OSS projects like Fluent operate, including issue management, PR workflows, and documentation improvements - Practical guidance on contributing to OSS, regardless of your prior experience - Networking with peers working on cloud-native, automation, and observability challenges Why attend: If you’re building in the cloud, automating deployment pipelines, or curious about CNCF projects and how to contribute effectively, this event offers actionable takeaways and real-world stories from a veteran maintainer. Morgan Stanley’s hosting provides a community-focused setting ideal for questions, collaboration, and hands-on discussion about automation and container-native practices. Find more AI and automation events in [Glasgow](https://www.createwith.com/cities/glasgow) and register via Meetup: [Cloud Native Glasgow on Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/cloudnativeglasgow).

Two-day hybrid summit in Glasgow and online (16–17 March 2026) bringing together global leaders on AI standards, measurement, and assurance. Features keynote speeches, expert panels and interactive sessions; in-person attendance by invitation and sessions livestreamed.

AI Business Summit will gather 25+ industry speakers and 300+ AI innovators in Glasgow on 21 May 2026. One-day conference with keynotes, breakouts, exhibition and networking at the Hilton Hotel, Glasgow. Free to attend (criteria applies); earn 8 hours of CPD credits.