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This webinar will introduce opportunities for UK companies looking to export to the Netherlands, explain the benefits at both a corporate and individual level of setting up a subsidiary, as well as the opportunities for collaboration with both the private and public sector.

The Netherlands offers a strategic gateway for UK tech companies seeking to expand into Europe. As one of the most digitally advanced economies in the EU, the Dutch market boasts high internet penetration, a strong innovation ecosystem, and world-class infrastructure.

What you’ll learn:

• The export opportunities in the Netherlands as the gateway to Europe
• How the Dutch and UK Governments are partnering on innovation for the future
• How the Department for Business and Trade & British Embassy The Hague assist companies

For UK tech companies, opportunities lie in:

• Collaborating with Dutch startups and scale-ups in innovation clusters.
• Providing solutions for smart cities and sustainability.
• Leveraging the Netherlands as a launchpad for EU market access post-Brexit.

There will also be a Q & A session at the end that will help enhance your knowledge further, as well as the opportunity to schedule further conversations with the Speakers.

Every day, access rights in SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams grow more complex and more dangerous.

As Microsoft Copilot rolls out, unmanaged permissions don’t just grant user access anymore, they become AI access.

In this session, Andy Syrewicze will uncover:

• The hidden risks beneath the surface of Microsoft 365 permissions
• Explore the compliance and security impact
• Show how MSPs and IT leaders can regain control with clear visibility and consistent governance

Join MetadataWorks and Scottish Government for a technical walkthrough of a tool currently being evaluated as part of a six‑week discovery project.

This discovery is focussed on exploring how the Metadataworks platform operates and assessing its suitability for supporting data standards publication across the Scottish public sector.

During the session, we will demonstrate key features of the platform and outline how it could support future metadata and standards workflows. We’ll finish with an open discussion to gather your thoughts, and a follow‑up survey will be shared to collect more detailed feedback.

Speakers: Adam Milward, Co-founder and CEO of MetadataWorks; and Kathryn Reynolds, Data Standards Lead, Scottish Government

Who should attend: Anyone involved in shaping or using data standards within the Scottish public sector

 Questions & Accessibility needs: Please reach out to Shona.nicol@gov.scot

Asia Pacific offers significant growth opportunities for UK tech companies through fast growing digital economies, strong demand for innovation, and increasing investment across priority sectors such as fintech, clean tech, advanced manufacturing, health tech and smart infrastructure. This webinar will explore how commercial and investment partnerships across APAC can help UK businesses scale.

What you’ll learn

• Inspire UK tech businesses to pursue international growth.
• Showcase the wealth of opportunities available to UK companies in global markets.
• Raise awareness of how UK firms can leverage DBT support to succeed internationally.

Description
The Asia Pacific region is one of the world’s most dynamic and diverse growth markets, offering compelling opportunities for UK companies looking to scale internationally. With rapidly expanding digital economies, strong appetite for innovation, and significant public and private investment, APAC presents multiple pathways for commercial growth and investment partnerships.

This webinar will explore the Asia Pacific innovation landscape, highlighting priority sectors and strategic markets, and outlining how UK businesses can engage with corporates, investors, public institutions and innovation ecosystems across the region. Attendees will gain practical insights into building partnerships, navigating market entry, and accessing on the ground support through the Department for Business and Trade and the UK’s Asia Pacific network.

AI has the potential to transform IT service management, but many organisations struggle to realise its full benefits. Challenges such as platform upgrades, underused features, and governance gaps can limit its impact.

Join Sopra Steria and ServiceNow for this expert-led webinar to discover how a Managed Services approach can help resolve foundational challenges, optimise ITSM and IT operations, and unlock AI-driven efficiencies that reduce costs, improve service delivery, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Whether you’re already using the ServiceNow platform or evaluating enterprise platforms, this session provides practical guidance to strengthen governance, improve performance and scale with confidence.

Dive into the threats hiding in today’s digital supply chains and see why traditional security perimeters no longer cut it.

Arctic Wolf’s Connor Milligan and Brian Stewart kick off with a quick inside look at how Arctic Wolf is helping organisations stay ahead of modern attacks.

Concierge Security Engineer Megan Henchin then lifts the lid on real supply chain compromises, shares what organisations can control and how, and highlights the emerging threats she’s seeing across the cyber landscape.

A sharp, insight‑packed session designed to leave you more informed and better protected.

Who should attend?

Anyone working and/or volunteering for a third sector organisation in Scotland at the beginning of their cyber resilience journey, and maybe not sure where to start, who provides leadership and/or is responsible for aspects of operations/IT.

Don’t miss this opportunity to take the first steps towards a safer, more secure organisation. Together, we can build a resilient third sector, equipped to thrive in the face of digital challenges.

Public speaking expert, Greg Summers, will talk about the importance of improving communication skills in relation to public speaking, presenting and pitching.

Greg will share his top 10 tips that will help you look forward to your next Public Speaking / Presentation & Pitch opportunity with improved confidence.

The audience will take away a number of learned skills that will help ease fear and aid you in approaching your next speaking opportunity, making the process enjoyable and successful.

Summary of background and contact details:

Greg Summers has been a Professional Presenter and Communication skills trainer for over 20 years. He had hosted some of the UKs largest events and trains some of the biggest names in business. You can find out more at www.gregsunmers.co.uk

Join our series of events, ScotlandIS Tech Tidbits, on the first Tuesday of every month!

These 30 minute webinars will be short, informative sessions on a variety of topics, from exporting to cybersecurity, cloud computing to procurement, and many more.

Each event will feature a ScotlandIS member offering their expert insights and advice on the topic in hand, however you do not need to be a member to attend these talks.

For May, we’ll be joined by ScotlandIS member Phoenix and their partner, N-able.

In this session, N‑able will walk you through a real attack scenario drawn directly from recent frontline experiences. We’ll then tie the scenario to today’s threat landscape—where phishing, credential theft, and AI‑generated social engineering continue to target individuals directly. Finally, we explore how AI is transforming the SOC, helping IT teams better protect users, detect malicious behaviour sooner and accelerate a response through best practices and tools.

Here’s what we’ll cover in this session:

1. Attacks Start with a User: Most breaches begin with a human moment and why recognising early warning signs is crucial

2. Today’s Threats Are Faster and Smarter: Phishing, identity attacks, and AI‑driven impersonation have grown by 50% in 2025 according to the NCSC

3. AI Strengthens Defences: AI‑powered detection, analysis, and response help security teams act faster, cut through noise and offer organisations a strong return on investment in their security operations