Thursday, 23 April 2026
· 18:30
Edinburgh: Election Hustings on Tech and AI (Economy theme)
Bayes Centre, University of Edinburgh, 47 Potterrow, Edinburgh, EH8 9BT and online
Organised with: ScotlandIS, Bayes Centre
How do we want the digital economy and AI to serve people, communities, and democracy? This Scottish Parliament election hustings is a chance to put those questions directly to the people seeking your vote. The event will bring together politicians and experts to discuss Scotland's digital economy, and the rules that should shape our technological future.
Speakers:
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- Daniel Johnson MSP (Scottish Labour)
- Miles Briggs MSP (Scottish Conservatives)
- Ben Macpherson MSP (SNP)
- Andy Williamson (LibDems)
- Ethan Claridge Chair
- Brian Bagelow Level Up Scotland, National Games Strategy
- Professor Fiona McNeill Edinburgh University
- Professor Marion Thain Edinburgh Futures Institute