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EdinburghWeek of 13 Apr 2026

Mon 13 AprSun 19 Apr 2026 · 7 events

5:00pmFree
CodeBase, Edinburgh EH1 2EL

Edinburgh's Cloud Native and Kubernetes community returns to CodeBase after a hiatus — 34 people already signed up from a 1,100-member group that knows its stuff. Full lineup TBC, but expect technical talks on cloud-native architecture, Kubernetes, DevOps, and open source tooling from practitioners in the field. This group draws engineers who are actually building in production.

SaaSOther
6:30pmFree
Le Monde, Edinburgh EH2 2PF

A long-running, no-pitch networking night for Edinburgh's founders, creators and freelancers. Features a fireside chat with Richard Palmer alongside open networking across the business. Running since 2013, it's one of the city's most welcoming rooms for entrepreneurs.

FoundersSocial
5:30pmFree
The Abbey, Edinburgh

Casual after-work drinks and tech chat at The Abbey. No agenda — just bring your latest project, a question, or an interesting thing you've been reading. Free and open to all.

Other
6:30pm£6.5
Bayes Centre (Bayes Theorem), Edinburgh EH8 9BT

Interactive newsroom workshop at the Bayes Centre run by BBC R&D, BRAID and the University of Edinburgh. Participants tackle generative-AI disinformation dilemmas as a journalist, using the latest fact-checking tools and techniques. Currently sold out — a strong signal of demand.

AI & MLDesign
4:00pmFree
Inspace, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8 9AB

Design Informatics hosts a playful crossover between glass art and medical data science at Inspace. Glass artist Gregory Alliss, Prof Matthias Günther (Fraunhofer MEVIS), Bianka Hofmann and Inspace's Miriam Walsh lead the session — including a live MRI link to Fraunhofer's Bremen lab. A genuinely distinctive event for anyone interested in the art + data intersection.

AI & MLDesignHealth & Bio
8:30amFree
The Bayes Centre, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8 9BT

Weekly co-working and community session for founders at Bayes Centre, hosted by ScotlandIS. Morning round table on asks, offers, and ideas followed by focused co-working. Guests and speakers appear regularly. Open to early-stage founders and those already scaling.

Founders
4:00pmFree
Apple Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH2 2BY

UXDX Edinburgh brings the UX and product design community to Apple's flagship Edinburgh store for a hands-on session exploring cognitive accessibility features across Apple devices. Discover how Assistive Access, Background Sounds and Focus modes can help you design more inclusive digital experiences. Free, dog-friendly, with post-event drinks at The Guildford Arms.

Design