AI FOR ALL CARNIVAL 2026
About this Event
The AI For All Carnival 2026 is a free, one-day community event designed to make Artificial Intelligence accessible, exciting, and hands-on for people of all ages and backgrounds across Scotland.
Taking place at Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh on 27 June 2026, this carnival-style experience will bring AI to life through interactive stations, live demonstrations, speaker talks, and real-world showcases all completely free and open to the public, with no technical knowledge required.
From drawing-guessing AI and AI-generated artwork to conversations with chatbots, deepfake spotting, and a live industrial robot demonstration, the Carnival offers something for every curious mind whether you are encountering AI for the very first time or want to go deeper into how it all works.
Organised by DataKirk, Syncplex Lab CIC, and Hearts Innovation Centre, and aligned with Scotland's AI Strategy 2026–2031, this event is especially focused on reaching underrepresented communities and building confidence, awareness, and genuine enthusiasm for AI across every generation.
Who it's for:
- Families with children of all ages
- Young people, students, and school leavers
- Elders and those new to technology
- Ethnic minority and new communities
- Job seekers and career changers
- Anyone who has ever wondered what AI actually is
Why attend:
- Try real AI tools with your own hands
- See live demonstrations from the British Military, GoGeneric, and more
- Hear from speakers and panellists on the main stage
- Take part in the intergenerational team challenge and win prizes
- Discover AI career paths and future opportunities
- Connect with organisations shaping Scotland's AI future
Let's build a Scotland where AI belongs to everyone one conversation, experiment, and discovery at a time.
Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Doors Open / Arrivals & Exploration
🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:30 AM
Opening Remark
🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:40 AM
Keynote Address
🕑: 11:40 AM - 01:00 PM
AI in Action / Open Floor & Live Showcase
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch Break / Exhibition & Networking
🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:40 PM
Roundtable Discussion: AI – Disruptor or Opportunity? Scotland's Community Spe
🕑: 01:40 PM - 01:52 PM
Intergenerational Challenge & Prize Giving
🕑: 01:52 PM - 02:00 PM
Closing Ceremony
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00
