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AI, Ethics & Society

Date Wednesday 26 Nov 2025
Time 18:00 - 19:45, free admission
Speaker

Professor Eyad Elyan

Location ONE Tech Hub, Schoolhill, Aberdeen AB10 1JQ
Abstract

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping the way we live, work, and interact — but how do we ensure it serves society ethically and responsibly? Join us for an evening of insight and conversation at ONE Tech Hub, where we’ll explore the intersection of AI, ethics, and societal impact.

This event will feature short talks from local experts, followed by a moderated discussion and audience Q&A. Whether you're a technologist, researcher, policymaker, or simply curious about the future of AI, this event offers a chance to engage with timely questions and practical perspectives.

Agenda

  • 18:00 - 18:15: Arrival & Networking
  • 18:15 - 18:20: Welcome & Opening Remarks
  • 18:20 - 18:50: Talk on "The Evolving AI Landscape: Insights, Case Studies, and Real-World Impact" by Prof. Eyad Elyan
  • 18:50 - 19:05: Conversation
  • 19:05 - 19:25: Audience Q&A
  • 19:25 - 19:45: Closing Remarks & Networking

Admission: Free - Open to BCS members and guests
Refreshments: Provided

Registration

Register for the event using Eventbrite: https://26November2025Aberdeen.eventbrite.co.uk/


Tech in the North - Honouring Legacy, Shaping Tomorrow

Date Wednesday 22 Oct 2025
Time 18:00 - 20:00
Speaker

TBC

Location ONE Tech Hub, Schoolhill, Aberdeen AB10 1JQ
Abstract

The BCS Aberdeen Branch is proud to relaunch with a renewed commitment to empowering the region's tech community and advancing the BCS vision: to make IT good for society.

This celebration marks a new chapter - one that honours our legacy, embraces the present, and boldly shapes the future.

Under the theme Tech in the North - Honouring Legacy, Shaping Tomorrow, this high-energy evening brings together professionals, students, and ecosystem partners to connect, reflect, and reimagine what technology can achieve in the North East of Scotland.

Through lightning talks, interactive panels, and collaborative activities, attendees will explore how BCS Aberdeen complements the thriving local tech landscape - not by competing, but by connecting.

Together, we’ll spotlight ethical innovation, inclusive leadership, and the power of community-driven change. Whether you're a long-standing member or a first-time guest, this event is your invitation to help build a branch that reflects Aberdeen’s unique strengths and contributes meaningfully to the national and global tech conversation.

Let’s celebrate where we’ve been - and commit to where we're going.

Agenda

  • 18:00 - 18:20: Networking Lounge 1
  • 18:20 - 18:35: Welcome & Vision
  • 18:35 - 18:50: Lightning Talks
  • 18:50 - 19:05: Ecosystem Spotlight
  • 19:05 - 19:35: Interactive Panel: Shaping Aberdeen's Tech Future
  • 19:35 - 19:45: Interactive Activity: Future Wall
  • 19:45 - 19:55: Networking Lounge 2
  • 19:55 - 20:00: Closing + Call to Action

Registration

Register for the event using Eventbrite: https://22October2025Aberdeen.eventbrite.co.uk/