TechMeetup Inverness August 2026

What is TechMeetup? TechMeetup is a monthly gathering for Scotland’s tech community. It’s a friendly, informal event where anyone interested in technology can meet, learn, and share. Each event includes free drinks, pizza, and time to connect with others. The meetup is organised by volunteers from within the community. All are welcome! Whether you're a seasoned professional, just tech-curious, or somewhere in between, TechMeetup Inverness is for you. New to our events? We're glad to have you! Hoping to connect, learn, or share what you know? You're in the right place. Reserve your spot as space is limited. Speaker Dr Ana Rojo-Echeburua is Head of AI at DataVita, Scotland’s largest and greenest data centre. Her work sits at the intersection of AI strategy, infrastructure, implementation, governance, and adoption, internally, for customers, and for Scotland's wider community.Her love of problem-solving began with mathematics. She holds a degree and master's specialising in differential geometry, and a PhD on applications of smooth and discrete moving frames, before moving into world of data and AI. Since then she has worked across education, hands-on engineering and leadership roles, built her own ventures, and partnered with founders and businesses to deliver AI initiatives with measurable impact.A dedicated educator and speaker, Ana also hosts The AI Frame Podcast, interviewing founders, investors, and innovators shaping the future of AI. Sponsor(s) We would like to take this opportunity to introduce our first major sponsor - Forrow. Forrow is a management, cybersecurity, and technology consultancy that simplifies and secures organisations in Fintech, Financial Services, and Banking. Trusted by clients like IMMO Capital and Octopus Group, Forrow delivers strategy, engineering, and assurance with measurable outcomes. Founded in 2022, the firm operates from London and Edinburgh, serving clients on-site and remote. Schedule 6:30 PM - Welcome & Networking (enjoy some pizza!) 7:00 PM - Featured Talk: Where does AI actually live? The physical reality of AI 8:00 PM - Event Wrap-Up Join us for an inspiring evening of tech, networking, and community spirit! 🚀