About this Event
The Dawn of AI: Edinburgh
19th June 2026 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm | National Robotarium, Edinburgh
The Dawn of AI is a YA sci-fi novel set in a fully automated future — partly inspired by the technology inside the National Robotarium. On 19th June, we're bringing the book to life.
Students will get to explore the real robots and innovations that inspired the story, meet the author, and — most excitingly — have a say in how the novel ends.
Will artificial superintelligence be created or destroyed? That's partly up to them.
Every attending student will have the opportunity to receive a digital copy of the pre-released novel in advance of the event.
Learn more about the novel here: www.thedawnofai.org
To sign-up for the beta reader programme, go to: www.thedawnofai.org/betatest
What to Expect
From 1:00pm – 4:00pm, students will:
- Tour the National Robotarium
- Encounter real robots and AI technology straight from the pages of the book
- They'll meet author Bryanna Bone and ask her questions
- Take part in a closing ceremony where their voices help shape the ending of The Dawn of AI.
Who is this for?
Students aged 11–18. No prior interest in robotics or AI needed — just curiosity.
Tickets: £20 per student
Parents and guardians book on behalf of their child. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Important Information
📍 Location: National Robotarium, Edinburgh
📅 Date: 19th June
🎟 Cost: £20
👨👩👧 Parents/guardians must register on behalf of students
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The National Robotarium, Third Gait, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
GBP 20.00
