Event Type : Diversity and Inclusion

Join our new 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 February, we’ll be joined by guest speaker Kathryn Strachan, a marketer, business advisor and author.

AI isn’t just for marketing copy. It can transform how startups solve real business problems. In this session, you’ll learn how to use AI tools like ChatGPT to tackle critical challenges such as extending runway, reducing churn, designing pricing experiments, and improving operational efficiency.

Through real-world examples and live exercises, we’ll show you how to turn vague questions into powerful prompts that deliver insights, action plans, and data-driven decisions for your business.

Join our new 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 this extra webinar in February to mark Cyber Scotland Week 2026, we’ll be joined by guest speaker Debra Cairns, Managing Director of Net-Defence.

Over the past two to three years, supply chain (SC) risk has shifted from an emerging to current risk.

Supply chain risk encompasses a wide range of factors, including economic uncertainty, political instability, natural disasters, and supplier failures. However, today we will be exploring one pressing threat: cyber risk within your supply chain.

An attack on your supply chain can cause significant impact to your ability to operate if they are unable to provide products, systems, and services. Equally as damaging is a cybercriminal launching a cyberattack against you through your supply chain.

Identifying these risks can be challenging, as supply chains are often large, complex, and interconnected. Threats can emerge at any point and take many forms, whether they are inherent, introduced, or exploited by cybercriminals looking for vulnerabilities.

Learn:

• What is Supply Chain Risk & Types of Risk (Inherent/Introduced/Exploited)
• Exploited Risk
• Human Risk
• Role of email
• SC Risk Management

Join our new 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 this third extra webinar in February to mark Cyber Scotland Week 2026, we’ll be joined by guest speaker Cian Heasley, Principle Consultant and Threat Function Lead at Acumen Cyber.

This presentation will walk through the steps that a typical organisation with limited security resources could take to integrate threat intelligence and knowledge of the threat landscape for their industry sector into operational and strategic security planning.

The focus will be on practical examples that attendees can take away and adapt for their own organisations – book your place to join us in February.

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 March, we’ll be joined by guest speaker Alan Thorburrow, CEO of Mindroom.

Neurodiversity refers to the natural variations in the human brain, highlighting the strengths of individuals who think, feel, and experience the world in diverse ways. In this talk, we will explore how implementing neuro-inclusive practices can help reduce stigma and promote acceptance of this often-overlooked aspect of human diversity.

This presentation is aimed at employees and employers who are interested in learning more about neurodiversity and exploring strategies to create a more inclusive environment for neurodivergent employees.

Mindroom

As an organisation founded upon lived experience, Mindroom champions all forms of neurodiversity and supports all kinds of minds. Our mission is to advance inclusion and acceptance for children, young people, and their families, driving change in how we live, work, and learn.