About this Event
Experience the forefront of research and innovation at the EIDF Town Hall 2027.
Join us on 12th May 2027, Wednesday, for a hybrid event at Bayes highlighting leading-edge advancements and fostering connections across the research, technology, and business community. Discover how the EIDF private research cloud can support your goals, accelerate your projects, and unlock new commercial opportunities.
Hear from industry leaders as they demonstrate how EIDF is enabling innovation across diverse sectors. See how businesses, government organisations, and academic institutions leverage EIDF for advanced R&D, high-performance computing, and secure data management - and how faster compute at lower energy cost can give your organisation a real competitive edge. Explore how our consultancy and data science services can help you achieve impactful results, whether through tailored solutions or by enhancing your team's data capabilities.
Intended audience: This session is open to private companies, academics, and public institutions, highlighting the versatility of our private research cloud. If you're a current or prospective EIDF user - whether a Principal Investigator, data scientist, data analyst, or business leader - you'll get an inside look at everything the EIDF data science cloud offers. Newcomers can discover how to access and benefit from our resources, while returning users can find solutions to specific questions or challenges. Meet our experts, explore new partnerships, and learn how our cutting-edge infrastructure can advance your research, products, and innovation.
If you wish to join remotely, go to: https://2027-EIDF-Town-Hall-REMOTE.eventbrite.co.uk
Why should you attend?
- Discover real-world use cases: Learn how EIDF supports diverse projects - from data-intensive research and AI products to innovative commercial applications.
- Engage with experts: Hear from our speakers about their experiences utilising EIDF in professional, academic, and commercial pursuits.
- Interactive sessions: Participate in Q&A after each presentation and gain insights directly from those at the forefront of their fields.
- Stay updated: Receive the latest news on new features, services, and upcoming opportunities within the EIDF ecosystem.
What you'll take away:
- Actionable insights: Equip yourself with knowledge you can apply directly to enhance your projects, products, or research.
- Network and collaborate: Connect with like-minded professionals across industries and disciplines - including potential partners and clients.
- Resource awareness: Understand the full range of services and support EIDF offers, and how to access them.
If you wish to submit a question or topic in advance, please do so via this form: EIDF Town Hall Pre-submitted questions – Fill out form
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Event venue & nearby stays
The Bayes Centre, The University of Edinburgh, 47 Potterrow, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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