Scottish AI Summit
Eden Court, Inverness
12 March, 2025

Trustworthy, Ethical, and Inclusive

The Scottish AI Alliance is delighted to announce the details of the upcoming Scottish AI Summit, set to take place on 12 March 2025 at Eden Court, Inverness. This event will spotlight AI’s impact on tourism and hospitality, and will offer insights, practical application and networking opportunities for businesses and professionals in the sector.

Attendees will gain practical experience of using AI-powered tools, including an introduction to prompt-based Large Language Models (LLMs) and how to maximise their potential. The event will also highlight the resources and support available from the Scottish AI Alliance.

To get a better idea of what to expect, take a look at the highlights from our previous events.

Photography
Please note that there will be photos and videos taken throughout the day of the Summit. Please contact a member of Scottish AI Alliance staff if you do not wish to be in these photos and videos.

Agenda

The schedule may be subject to change.

12:30 – Doors open
13:00 – The Scottish AI Alliance: what we do
13:30 - Josh Ryan-Saha (Director, Traveltech)
14:10 – Tourism and AI Panel: Josh Ryan-Saha (Director, Traveltech), Anna Miller (Head of Tourism, Food and Drink at Highlands and Islands Enterprise), Michael Graham (Senior Product Owner, Visit Scotland)
15:00 – Break
15:30 – Hospitality and AI Panel: Jo Page (Digital Engagement Manager, Visit Inverness Loch Ness), Lorraine Garvie (Head of Commercial Operations, Crieff Hydro), Jo de Sylva (Director, MacGregors Hospitality)
16:20 – Living With AI: no hype, just clarity
16:30 – End

Speakers and Panelists

Joshua Ryan-Saha is Director of Tourism, Travel and Festivals at the Edinburgh Futures Institute, University of Edinburgh. With the support of Scottish Enterprise he established Traveltech for Scotland to cement our position as a European leader in travel technology innovation, delivering £20m+ of inward investment.
He serves on Scotland's Tourism and Hospitality Industry Leadership Group, advising on data, AI and technology transformation. Mr. Ryan-Saha has established strategic partnerships with global leaders including Booking.com, Hilton, Marriott, Skyscanner and TravelPerk, building a network of over 250 traveltech companies worldwide.
In 2024, he delivered AI and tourism innovation workshops to more than 400 industry professionals across Europe, America and Asia, advising destinations on the use of AI. He regularly represents Scotland at international forums, including with the American Hotel and Lodging Association and international traveltech investors.
Previously, Mr. Ryan-Saha led national data science initiatives at The Data Lab and directed innovation programmes at Nesta, including the Longitude Prize featured on BBC Horizon. His earlier career included roles managing constitutional reform and reconciliation projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina, working with UNICEF, the International Organization for Migration, and the Public International Law & Policy Group

Lorraine is Head of Commercial Operations for Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels - a family of seven hotels all set within iconic Scottish locations. Whether that be Perthshire, the Scottish Borders or the Highlands, The Family of Hotels includes something for everyone. From 10 to 215 bedrooms, onsite activities, various dining options, corporate events, team building, and leisure facilities.

Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels includes Crieff Hydro; Murraypark Hotel in Crieff; Peebles Hydro; The Park Hotel in Peebles; The Isles of Glencoe Hotel; Ballachulish Hotel and Kingshouse Hotel also in Glencoe; Highland Safari in Aberfeldy, combining exhilarating land rover safaris , boat trips on Loch Tay and our Red Deer Centre

Her team includes Sales, Event Management, Business Development, Contact Centre, Revenue Management and Marketing / PR activity. Lorraine leads key relationships with external partners such as our PMS provider, PR, Web, Digital and Design agencies

Lorraine has extensive experience working with global leaders: as Commercial Director for seven years at Fairmont St Andrews and six years at Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh as Director of Revenue. Lorraine began her career at The Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa, Edinburgh working as Events and Reservations Manager for eight years.

Jo de Sylva is a Director one of the most well recognised and decorated hospitality brands in the North, MacGregors Hospitality which includes bars, restaurants, and a wedding and events venue. She is also part of the stage show, MacGregors Gathering, which currently tours Scotland taking the bar/hospitality and music of the Highlands to communities across Scotland.
Previously a BBC events producer and presenter, her life skills have been invaluable in coordinating the hundreds of events at the farm which have also attracted Warner Brothers, Sony Records and Elle magazine to use the venue for private events.
Jo also regularly comments on hospitality, tourism and business across the BBC for both radio and TV, and also writes for a number of magazines.
Jo is Vice Chair of The Highland & Islands Thistle Awards, which works to recognise excellence across the tourism industry in the Highlands

Jo Page is the Digital Engagement Manager at Visit Inverness Loch Ness, leading the destination’s online presence and digital marketing strategy. With a passion for tourism and storytelling, Jo thrives on connecting people with the heart of the Highlands, creating content that inspires visitors to explore the breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and vibrant experiences of Inverness and Loch Ness, driving sustainable tourism growth.
Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels includes Crieff Hydro; Murraypark Hotel in Crieff; Peebles Hydro; The Park Hotel in Peebles; The Isles of Glencoe Hotel; Ballachulish Hotel and Kingshouse Hotel also in Glencoe; Highland Safari in Aberfeldy, combining exhilarating land rover safaris , boat trips on Loch Tay and our Red Deer Centre
Her team includes Sales, Event Management, Business Development, Contact Centre, Revenue Management and Marketing / PR activity. Lorraine leads key relationships with external partners such as our PMS provider, PR, Web, Digital and Design agencies
Lorraine has extensive experience working with global leaders: as Commercial Director for seven years at Fairmont St Andrews and six years at Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh as Director of Revenue. Lorraine began her career at The Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa, Edinburgh working as Events and Reservations Manager for eight years.