This year, the theme for EPIC Conference 2025 is "Building a Resilient Future for Animal Health and Welfare: Data-Driven Innovation in Policy and Practice." The conference and dinner will be held within The John McIntyre Conference Centre in Pollock Estate, The University of Edinburgh. For directions to the venue, visit the Conference Centre web page.
Conference Programme
Each day will offer excellent opportunities to connect, learn, and share ideas about data-driven innovation (such as machine learning and artificial intelligence) and promote future thinking about applications to animal health and welfare. View the full conference programme and details (PDF).
Tuesday 4th March 2025
13.00 – 14.00 - Registration and Buffet Lunch
14:00 – 14:30 - EPIC Director Welcome
14:30 – 15:30 - Conference Opening Keynote: Data-Driven innovation informing animal health policy and practice
15:30 – 15:50 - Break
15:50 – 16:50 - Keynote: Opportunities and challenges in the future of AI
17:00 – 18:00 - Poster and Drinks Reception: Data-driven innovation for One Health
18:30 - Conference Dinner
Wednesday 5th March 2025
09:00 – 10:00 - Registration
10:00 – 11:00 - Mini Lectures: EPIC IV Impact using data-driven innovation in research
11:00 – 11:15 - Coffee Break
11:15 – 13:15 - Presentation Series: Bridging the gap between data users and data stakeholders
13:15 – 14:15 - Lunch
14:20 – 15:30 - Panel Discussion: Exploring solutions for data-driven innovation challenges in animal health policy and practice beyond 2030
15:30 – 16:00 - Closing
Parking
Parking at the venue is very limited. It is suggested that delegates use alternative modes of transportation to the venue where possible. If you do need to arrive by car, some parking may be available at the Royal Commonwealth Pool which is located next to Pollock Estate.
Work Spaces
If you need to take a meeting or complete work, there will be board rooms available for use. Please speak with the conference organisers at registration for assistance finding these spaces.
Additional Information
Full programme details and speaker bios will be emailed to all registered delegates on 24 February.
The John McIntyre Conference Centre
Pollock Halls
18 Holyrood Park Rd
Edinburgh EH16 5AY
Please email Nicole Moll, EPIC Knowledge Exchange and Communications Officer at epic.scotland@ed.ac.uk with any conference-related questions.