Venue
Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh, Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8AS, UK

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Event Date Wed Mar 20 GMT (9 months ago)
In your timezone (EST): Tue Mar 19 8:00pm - Tue Mar 19 8:00pm
Location Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8AS, UK
Region EMEA
Details

The use of data in digital technologies within the public sector has skyrocketed in recent years. It is crucial that we understand how to maximise its potential to help us make informed decisions and deliver the best possible outcomes for our customers.
Through a variety of session formats, including keynote addresses, panel discussions and interactive masterclasses, the event will provide real-life examples of data use within the public sector for delegates to learn from.
Delegates will gain insight into:
• How do we get the basics right on data
• How do we effectively bring together the use of AI and data
• What skills are required to optimise your business intelligence and data maturity
• How can data make a positive difference in your community
• The importance of data ethics

Speakers

2024 Speakers

Matthew Rice
Principal Policy Advisor, Information Commissioner's Office

Zahid Deen
Director of Operational Services and Transformation, Scottish Forestry

Layla Robinson
Chief Partnership & Strategy Officer, Research Data Scotland

Dawn Parker
Corporate Parenting Lead Officer, South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership

Nicola McIlwraith
Head of Support Services, Scottish Borders Housing Association

Dan Blake
Executive Director – Customer Experience, Berwickshire Housing Association

Dr. Raul Villamarin Rodriguez
Vice President, Woxsen University

Professor Angela Daly
Professor of Law & Technology, University of Dundee

Prof. Ana Basiri
Director of the Centre for Data Science & AI, University of Glasgow

David Ferguson
Head of Data, ScotlandIS

Prof. Lesley Anderson
Chair in Health Data Science, University of Aberdeen

Anna Ashton Scott
Programme Manager - Professional Development, The Data Lab

Jeremy Darot
Head of AI and Data Science, Scottish Government

Scott Heald
Director, Data and Digital Innovation, Public Health Scotland

Eilidh McLaughlin
Head of Digital Citizen Division, Scottish Government

Ivan McKee MSP
MSP for Glasgow Provan, Scottish Parliament

Chelsea Jarvie
Cyber Security Expert and PhD Researcher

Sponsors & Partners

2024 Partner & Sponsors

PARTNER:
• TechUK

SPONSORS:
• AICO
• Reasearch Data Scotland
• Varonis