AI+Us Festival 2026 - Glasgow Chapter

Summary (SEO): Explore responsible AI at AI+Us Alliance 2026, University of Glasgow. Join for a few hours of hands-on games and activities that reveal how AI works, how it’s trained, and its impact on society. Overview AI+Us Alliance 2026 brings together curious minds at the University of Glasgow, School of Computing, to demystify artificial intelligence through interactive, educational play. This in-person event is designed for students, educators, professionals, and anyone interested in understanding AI beyond headlines. Expect a practical, hands-on experience that asks big questions about AI’s inner workings and its role in everyday life. What to expect - A series of engaging activities and educational games that teach core AI concepts by doing - Hands-on demonstrations such as: Machine Seeing – Inside the Black Box; Paper Avatars; CulturAI; LoFi Turing Test; Types of AI; How AI is trained - Guided exploration of Responsible AI principles, bias, transparency, and societal impact - Opportunities to discuss real-world AI applications and future implications with peers and facilitators - An approachable entry point for those new to AI as well as a space to deepen understanding for more experienced attendees Format and logistics - Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (in-person) - Time: a few hours on-site (exact times TBD on registration) - Location: University of Glasgow, School of Computing - Format: interactive activities, facilitated discussions, and demonstrations - Registration: attendees are encouraged to secure a place via the event page Who should attend - Students considering AI-related study or careers - Educators exploring AI concepts to bring into classrooms - Professionals curious about AI’s mechanisms and implications - Anyone curious about how AI works and the societal impact of its deployment Why attend - Learn by doing with interactive activities that illuminate AI concepts in a non-technical way - Gain insights into responsible AI practices, data use, and model behavior - Connect with like-minded peers, potential collaborators, and AI-curious community members Extra notes - This is a local, in-person event hosted by RAi UK in collaboration with the University of Glasgow - For more AI events in Glasgow, see [Glasgow](https://www.createwith.com/cities/glasgow) and explore related topics like [automation events](/directory/events?topic=automation) and other [AI](/tools/bubble) related activities - Registration and more details are avail

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 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.