Event Type : Industry Event

Scotland’s public sector continues to face evolving and sophisticated cyber threats. Ensuring digital resilience and robust incident response is critical to protecting vital services and citizen data. 

Holyrood Connect’s Public Sector Cyber Security West will return to Glasgow on 4 February. Now in its second year, this focused half-day briefing event will once again bring together cyber security leaders and public sector professionals. Through keynote speeches, expert panels, and interactive masterclasses, the event will deliver practical insights and real-world strategies to strengthen cyber resilience across Scotland’s public sector. 

Who Should Attend?

This event is aimed at public and third sector professionals, including:

• CIOs, CISOs, Heads of Digital and IT
• Information Security and Risk Managers
• Cyber strategy, policy, and governance professionals

Secure your free place

This event is free to attend for those working in the public and third sectors. If you work in the private sector, please email sales@holyrood.com to discuss commercial opportunities.

Cyber Security Series

We’re also hosting the Public Sector Cyber Security Series in Edinburgh on 3 February – find out more here.

Scotland’s leading Digital Health and Care conference returns to Edinburgh on the 10th and 11th February 2026 for it’s 17th consecutive year, and it’s going to be better than ever.

Across the two days, Scotland’s top political voices, health leaders and senior representatives from across the public and third sectors will come together to explore the journey from ambition to impact by collaborating and discussing the key challenges and opportunities facing the health and care sector through a packed agenda of panel sessions, masterclasses and keynote addresses.

We are pleased to be developing the agenda with input from our advisory group: 

• Jonathan Cameron, Deputy Director for Digital Health and Care at the Scottish Government
• Professor George Crooks, Chief Executive of the Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre 
• Alyson Scurfield, Chief Executive of TSA 
• Karen Hedge, Chief Executive of Scottish Care 

There will also be plenty of opportunities to network and make connections in our lively exhibition area. Our prestigious awards ceremony will once again take place on the evening of day one, where we will be celebrating the achievements of this year’s Healthcare heroes.

Register your place and/or Enquire about Commercial Opportunities at Scotland’s original Digital Health and Care conference.

Holyrood Connect’s annual Digital Health and Care Awards dinner returns for its 9th year to Edinburgh on 10th February 2026. It’s now time to make your nominations!
The Awards will be given across seven categories on the night and have become a firm fixture in all our calendars. Nominations recognise the achievements of the individuals and teams working in the health, social care, and housing sectors, whose innovation and creativity continue to put Scotland at the forefront of the digital revolution. If you know of any people or projects deserving special recognition in any of the categories mentioned below, please nominate them now using the link below or the button above.
Please click the tab below for more information on the categories and then click the button above to start making your nominations.

• Who can nominate? Entries are free and welcomed by those working in or with Scotland’s health and social care sectors, government, and housing. Private sector nominations may be entered in the collaboration category.
• How to nominate: Fill out this online form
• Nominations close: 15th December 2025
• Shortlists announced: Early January 2026
• Winners announced: At the Awards Ceremony on 10th February 2026

These Awards are Scotland’s premier celebration of digital innovation in the healthcare sector. Photographs from previous years can be viewed here.

Holyrood Connect’s annual Digital Health and Care Awards dinner returns for its 9th year to Edinburgh on 10th February 2026. It’s now time to make your nominations!
The Awards will be given across seven categories on the night and have become a firm fixture in all our calendars. Nominations recognise the achievements of the individuals and teams working in the health, social care, and housing sectors, whose innovation and creativity continue to put Scotland at the forefront of the digital revolution. If you know of any people or projects deserving special recognition in any of the categories mentioned below, please nominate them now using the link below or the button above.
Please click the tab below for more information on the categories and then click the button above to start making your nominations.

• Who can nominate? Entries are free and welcomed by those working in or with Scotland’s health and social care sectors, government, and housing. Private sector nominations may be entered in the collaboration category.
• How to nominate: Fill out this online form
• Nominations close: 15th December 2025
• Shortlists announced: Early January 2026
• Winners announced: At the Awards Ceremony on 10th February 2026

These Awards are Scotland’s premier celebration of digital innovation in the healthcare sector. Photographs from previous years can be viewed here.

In his address at Holyrood’s Public Sector Data Summit in 2025, Ivan McKee MSP, Minister for Public Finance, urged delegates to place data at the heart of their plans, citing its potential to “deliver better public services, improve lives and strengthen communities”.

Holyrood’s Public Sector Data & AI Summit 2026 will once again provide a vital platform for shared learning, cross-sector collaboration, and fresh thinking.

As Scotland prepares for the next Holyrood election, the strategic use of data and ethical application of AI will play an important role in shaping the policy agenda and delivering better services for communities. This event will focus on how Scotland’s public sector can advance its use of data – responsibly, innovatively, and in ways that build trust and deliver tangible benefits to citizens.

Join us for a day of high-impact keynotes, hands-on case studies, and strategic insights designed to support everyone – from data analysts to chief data officers – as they navigate the complex data challenges and opportunities ahead.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to enjoy an exhibition area and connect with peers during dedicated networking sessions.

This event is free to attend for those working in the public and third sectors. If you work in the private sector, please email sales@holyrood.com to discuss commercial opportunities.