Fringe Forward: Your Google AI Toolkit for Creative Self-Expression

In a city where every August transforms into the world's stage, we invite you to discover how AI can support you as you claim yours.

Join GDG Edinburgh for Fringe Forward, an event exploring Google Artificial Intelligence powerful toolkit to support and amplify your unique voice. We're here to celebrate the festival season, help early-stage performers, seasoned artists, developers interested in creative tech and anyone curious about the intersection of technology and art.

What to Expect:

1. Discover Our AI Creative Toolkit

Get hands-on at our interactive demo stations. Think of it as a creative playground where you can experiment with Google's latest tools, with experts on hand to guide you:

🎶 Soundscape: Explore music generation models, to co-create unique backing tracks, sound effects, or an entire score for a performance.

🎬 Produce Your Promo: Turn your ideas into eye-catching visual content. We'll demo tools like Veo and Imagen to help you craft compelling visuals for social media clips to attract your audience.

📱 Build Your Digital Stagehand: Experiment with no-code Firebase Studio building simple apps for any tasks: from helping you learn lines, managing your schedule, or engaging with your audience. No coding experience needed.

2. Ethical AI for the Arts: A Conversation

The rise of AI brings important questions. Join our insightful conversation with Google AI Expert to discuss how these tools can be used ethically and responsibly, and see them in action.

We'll explore:

Maintaining your authentic voice while using AI assistance.

Google's approach to collaborative and empowering AI for creators.

Navigating the future of human-AI creative partnerships.

3. Guided Workshop: A Fringe Show Support Experiment

Ready to get practical? Our guided sessions are designed to provide direct support for your creative projects. Bring your ideas, (and your laptop!) and our team will help you use the tools to create tangible assets:

Generate a custom soundtrack for a scene.

Design a promotional graphic or short video clip.

Brainstorm a simple no-code app to support a show's logistics.

Who is this for?

Early-stage performers

Established artists exploring new creative possibilities

Local developer community celebrating the festival season

Developers and tech enthusiasts curious about creative applications of AI.

Anyone who believes technology can open new doors for self-expression.

Agenda

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Speaker

Patty O’Callaghan - Charles River Laboratories (Tech Director | AI/ML GDE)

Patty is a Venezuelan living in Scotland. She has +20 years of experience in the tech industry and a background education in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. She is a Technical Director at Charles River Laboratories.
In her free time, Patty is a dedicated mentor and educator, leading a Code Club for 10-15 year-olds at her local school. Additionally, she's an organiser at Goo…

Hosted By

Leticia Arias-Diaz, GDG Organizer

I am software developer with +10 years of experience. I have diagnosticated 7 years ago that I was Dyslexic in UK, Edinburgh. Now! my life makes more sense. Despite of my learning and reading difficulties, I am keep dreaming high despite of my limits. Nothing is imposible!
I am spanish so my second language is English.

I love technology, animation, design 2D, 3D, UX, Data, Music, and art.
I love challenging myself learning new technologies to help others.

Dinara Izmaylova, Organizer

I’m a multilingual professional with 10+ years of experience in the travel industry and higher education.
Neurodiverse, linguist, passionate about problem solving, big data and ML.
Current obsession: Natural Language Processing applications for decision making.
Nerding about all things travel tech, UGC analytics and environmental intelligence for sustainable travel.

Sundeep Dev Singh, Organizer

I’m a technology enthusiast with nearly two decades of experience, particularly passionate about cloud solutions and the transformative power of AI. I’ve led teams to successfully migrate enterprise systems onto Google Cloud, modernize platforms, and integrate cutting-edge AI-driven innovations. Previously, I contributed to enterprise product development at Pegasystems, focusing on scalable and robust solutions. As an organizer of GDG Edinburgh, I’m excited to foster an inclusive, vibrant community where we can collaborate, explore emerging technologies, and help Edinburgh become a thriving hub for tech innovation.

Alberto Hidalgo, Android Developer

As a passionate mobile developer, I specialize in building intuitive and high-quality applications for Android and cross-platform (KMP) using Kotlin. Always eager to learn and improve, I enjoy exploring new technologies and optimising mobile experiences. Beyond coding, I love sports and cherish spending time with my family. I’m also an active member of the developer community, sharing knowledge and collaborating on cutting-edge projects.

Rhea Ajit John, DevOps Engineer

I am a driven and enthusiastic technology professional with a strong background in computer science, cloud computing, and automation. Currently, I work as a Technology Engineer at Lloyds Banking Group in Edinburgh, where I contribute to innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment.

My expertise includes Kubernetes, Docker, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), which I have leveraged to develop automation solutions and streamline processes.

Beyond my current role, I have gained valuable experience through internships and leadership positions, including roles in web design, data-related projects, and campus ambassadorship. I am always eager to take on new challenges and contribute to impactful projects in automation, cloud technologies, and IT solutions.

Adeen Fasihi, Software Engineer

Andrea Robles,

Jean Carlos Torres,

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