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1 November 2023 | SECC, Glasgow

Scotland’s fastest growing tech and digital event

glasgow
2023

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where

the future

begins

Join over 1,000 people from right across the tech ecosystem in Scotland, to explore what the future looks like, connect with the change-makers tackling the biggest challenges facing business and society, and learn about the innovations that are changing our world today.

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startup village • investors • office hours • live pitches

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matchmaking app • After PArties • vip dinners • meeting areas

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featured speakers

Douglas Meyerhoff

CEO | Airspace unlimited Scotland

Nuala Kilmartin

innovation lead | Innovate UK UKRI

peter dale

Managing Director | AND Digital

Carly Richmond

Senior Developer Advocate | Elastic

Dr Elizabeth Fairley

Founde & COO | Talking Medicines

Fiona McKee

Director | The HR Practice

Gabriela Matic

Co-founder & Director | Metta

Katherine megson

Innovation Events & Programmes Manager | Bruntwood scitech

Guido Mazza

Co Founder | ITER IDEA

James Olinya

Technical Lead | Sana transfer

Jo Halliday

CEO | Talking Medicines

John Mcewan-Whyte

Filmmaker & CEO | Bonnie and Braw Productions

Katie Gilmour

operations director | Clarity Accounting

Kerri Thornton

Lecturer in XR Development | Glasgow School of Art

Laura Arens

Senior Digital Strategist | Impression Digital

Lina Srebrova

XR Strategist | Digitalnauts

Gordon ross

CEO |
MyPlaneta Ltd

Nik Turner

Lead IQA & Education Advisor | Guild Esports

Ola Clark

Digital Experience Manager | Avanade

Angie Mwafulirwa

founder | Sharper Her

Steven Little

Head of Production | Creative Scotland

Louise McCabe

founder | Angel Accounting

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Some of our previous speakers have come from the biggest companies in the world 

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Our Stages

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The Main Stage at Digital DNA is where the future begins! The main stage features keynote talks and thought-provoking panel discussions from influential thought leaders and experts in the world of technology. Attendees can expect to hear from pioneers who are shaping the future of technology, exploring topics ranging from cutting-edge developments in AI and robotics to the latest trends in cybersecurity and digital transformation. With a focus on sharing insights, sparking debate, and inspiring action, the Main stage offers a unique opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the trends and innovations that are at the intersection of business, society and technology.

Time Track Talk Title Speakers
1030
Entrepreneurship
Creating the Future in Scotland
Mark Logan | Scottish Government
1100
Storytelling
Unlocking The Power of (Your) Story
Karen Murray | Former BBC, CNBC, Insider, WSJ
1130
Digital Transformation
Value and Outcome Focused Businesses
Peter Dale | AND Digital
1200
Marketing
The Evolution of Search
Carly Richmond | Elastic
1230
Sports Tech | Marketing
The Business of Sports Tech
Ryan Clarke | STATSports
Jamie Gordon | Datatics
1300
LUNCH BREAK
1345
Digital Transformation
Harnessing the dynamic power of experience to innovate and transform the digital industry
Louise McCabe | Angel Accounting
1415
eSports
The next step - Esports and Education
Nik Turner | Guild eSports
James Hood | eSports Scotland
1445
Startups
Scotland's Startup Scene: Thriving in the Digital Age
Nick Murray | Barclays Eagle Labs
Katherine Megson | Bruntwood SciTech
Rich Wilson | Gigged.ai
Robert Gelb | Organic Suspensio
1515
Startups
Startup Showcase
Various Startups
1545
Building Sustainable Tech Ecosystems
Alisdair Gunn | Glasgow Innovation District
1615
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The Imagine stage is where creative professionals come together to share their visions and insights on how technology is transforming the creative industries. Speakers on this stage will explore the intersection of technology and creativity, showcasing how cutting-edge tools and techniques are being used to create immersive experiences, innovative marketing campaigns, and much more. The Imagine stage is a place to be inspired by the incredible work being done by those pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with technology, and to gain valuable insights into how these technologies can be harnessed for the benefit of businesses and audiences alike.

Time Track Talk Title Speakers
1045
Marketing
Cut the jargon: Your guide to streamlining your digital strategy
Laura Arens
1115
Digital Ecosystem
Building a Resilient Digital Ecosystem
Tim Proctor | Scaffold Digital
1145
XR
Beyond the Hype: How to Successfully Adopt Immersive Tech (XR) in Business
Lina Srebrova | Digitalnauts
1215
EDTech
Creativity, Accessibility, Play and AI
Dr Benjaman Schogler PhD | Playable Technology
1245
AI & Film
AI: the paintbrush not the painter
John Mcewan-Whyte | Bonnie and Braw Productions
1315
LUNCH BREAK
1400
The Robots are already here, how to use AI to accelerate your SEO.
Jason Rahi | The Web Bureau
1430
Marketing
Leveraging Data for Evaluating ROI in Influencer Marketing
sharon McFarlane | Digital Footprints
1500
Film & Marketing
Shaping Tomorrow's Narratives: The Impact of Technology on Film and Gaming Industries
John McEwan-Whyte | Bonnie and Braw Productions
Steven Little | Creative Scotland
Kerri Thornton | Glasgow School of Art
1530
Marketing
How harnessing emerging tech can decrease workload and improve your social strategy
Ali Olivier & Grant Macdonald | Shaka Social
1600
TBC
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The Frontier stage is where the most forward-thinking technologists and innovators come together to explore the latest trends and innovations that are shaping our future. With a diverse range of topics including blockchain, cyber security, climate tech, future of work, and entrepreneurship, the Frontier stage is a hub of cutting-edge ideas and insights. Speakers on this stage will share their expertise and experiences in tackling some of the biggest challenges facing society today, from building sustainable technology to creating innovative solutions for the future of work.

Time Track Talk Title Speakers
1045
Cyber
Digital Security by Design – Why Care and Why Now
Nuala Kilmartin | UKRI
1115
Climate Tech
Powering a Sustainable Future: Renewables at the Intersection of Technology and Sustainability
Craig Lynn | Filament
1145
Digital Transformation
Modernising Airspace through Digitisation
Douglas Meyerhoff | Airspace Unlimited Scotland
1215
MedTech
The Perfect Marriage of Curated Data + Specialized Large Language Model in Drug-GPT
Jo Halliday & Dr Elizabeth Fairley | Talking Medicines
1245
App Development
Innovate Faster, Deliver Sooner: Supercharge Mobile App Development with React Native and Expo
Nick Cousins | Agilicent
1315
LUNCH BREAK
1400
Community
Diversity in tech: Closing the gap in the modern industry
Katherine Megson | Guido Mazza | Angie Mwafulirwa
1430
Sustainabilty
Reimagining Tomorrow: Entrepreneurial Mindset for a More Sustainable Future
Gabriela Matic | Metta
1500
Future of Work
Shaping the Future of Work
Fiona McKee, Ola Clark and Katie Gilmour
1530
Fintech
The Future of finance - Open banking and API’s
James Olinya | Sana Transfer

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