Join one of the free Rural AI Roadshow Conferences running across Scotland in January 2026, hosted by Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, South of Scotland Enterprise, The Scottish AI Alliance and The Data Lab.
AI isn’t just for tech giants. It’s already helping rural businesses improve customer service, manage stock, reduce waste, and even predict demand and it doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive.
Join us to explore how AI can fit into your business. These one-day conferences are designed to inspire, inform, and connect stakeholders from across the public, private, and third sectors.
We’re bringing together rural business leaders from across Scotland for a day of practical insights, real-life success stories, and straightforward conversations about how artificial intelligence (AI) can help your business grow, save time, and make smarter decisions.
The conference will spotlight regional opportunities, showcase pioneering projects, and provide practical insights into how AI can drive inclusive and sustainable growth in rural Scotland. You’ll hear from fellow rural entrepreneurs, get hands-on with simple tools, and leave with ideas you can use.
What to expect
Keynote Addresses from AI experts
Panel Discussions featuring local leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers
Interactive Workshops on AI adoption, funding, and skills development
Case Studies highlighting successful rural AI applications
Networking Opportunities with peers, innovators, and support organisations
Who should attend
Rural business leaders and entrepreneurs
Local authorities and public sector leaders
Academics and researchers
Technology providers and developers
Please Note:
By registering for this event, you acknowledge that your personal data (such as name, job title, company, and contact details) may be shared with our event partners and sponsors for the purposes of event administration, networking, and relevant post-event communications.
Your data will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws and our Privacy notice | Scottish Enterprise. You may withdraw your consent or object to data sharing at any time by contacting gillian.kirton@scotent.co.uk.
Photography and videography will be taking place during the event. If you have any concerns or would prefer not to be included, kindly contact us.