Event Type : Industry Event

The annual Scotland Fintech Festival will once again take place between 21 September 2023 and 12 October 2023 across Scotland.

The festival will contain conferences, meet-ups, morning breakfast sessions, evening networking events and much more.

ScotSoft 2023 Conference will also be taking place as part of the Festival.

A must attend event for those who want to be part of the discussion and influence Scotland’s Data community.

The Scotsman Data Conference 2023 is bringing together key decision makers, data sciences business leaders, media and thought provoking influencers – this hybrid conference is be a must attend event for those who want to be part of the discussion and influence Scotland’s Data community.

Hosted with the University of Edinburgh, this year we evolve the conversation from the 2022 conference and will feature a range of virtual and in person panel discussions and keynote presentations. Join us for a day of industry keynote speakers, informative breakouts and panel discussions and extensive networking opportunities.

Book tickets now here!

Scotland’s leading and most anticipated tech conference will once again be held at the EICC on Thursday 28th September.

Productivity Matters is Productivity Club Scotland’s annual conference that brings together organisations from Scotland’s private, public and third sectors to learn new strategies that can help your organisation boost productivity and increase your resilience.

This free to attend hybrid event is delivered in partnership with The Productivity Institute – Scotland Forum with the support of the University of Glasgow, Adam Smith Business School.

Why Productivity Matters

• The free to attend conference is the only event in Scotland that solely focuses on the performance and productivity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
• We give every organisation in Scotland the opportunity to share their experiences and learn from each other
• Through peer learning from some of Scotland’s most successful businesses the event aims to address shared issues and highlight potential solutions

Speakers

Attendees will hear real-life examples of business resilience from a wide range of businesses, academics, and experts. There will also be great networking opportunities and the chance to learn from their peers through shared experiences.

The annual Scotland Fintech Festival will once again take place between 21 September 2023 and 12 October 2023 across Scotland.

The festival will contain conferences, meet-ups, morning breakfast sessions, evening networking events and much more.

ScotSoft 2023 Conference will also be taking place as part of the Festival.

Are you a UK fintech looking to expand your business into the United States?

Join our webinar on “Navigating the US Regulatory Landscape” as we delve into the intricacies of the US regulatory landscape and explore the opportunities and challenges it presents for UK fintech companies seeking to expand across the Atlantic. Whether you’re a seasoned fintech entrepreneur or a budding startup, understanding the US regulatory environment is crucial to successfully entering and thriving in this dynamic market.

Our panel of industry experts and regulatory specialists will provide valuable insights into the key aspects of US financial regulations. We will discuss the following regulatory barriers that UK fintechs may encounter when expanding to the US:

1. Licensing and Compliance: Navigating the complex web of federal and state-level licensing requirements, as well as ensuring compliance with various financial regulations;

• Who needs to be regulated, what are the requirements;
• How best to approach the state system when it comes to regulation (with the potential to highlight a couple of states).

2. Consumer Protection and Data Privacy: Understanding and adhering to US consumer protection laws and data privacy regulations are crucial for building trust with American customers.

3. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) Compliance: UK fintechs must align with US AML and KYC standards.

4. Regulatory Reporting: Complying with the various reporting requirements imposed by US regulators to ensure transparency and accountability.

5. Competition and Market Entry: Analysing the competitive landscape and identifying opportunities for UK fintechs in a highly competitive US market.

By attending this webinar, you will gain an understanding of the US regulatory landscape, potential barriers, and best practices for addressing them, enabling you to make informed decisions and strategize effectively for a successful US market entry. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge in the ever-evolving fintech landscape!

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Join Santander for this exploratory webinar in collaboration with bee smart city aiming to demystify the public procurement process in Europe for UK companies, with a focus on the German market, covering topics including procurement criteria and public funding.

What does innovative procurement mean? What are the public procurement procedures followed in Germany? What are the criteria for your product/service to be selected by governments in Europe? How can you get funding to help with your tender bid?

Are you an innovative SME or start-up looking for answers to the above questions? If so, then join our panel discussion to hear from industry experts and understand how the legal framework, funding, and procurement policies work in Germany and turn all complexities into a competitive advantage for your company.

The webinar will be run as a panel discussion, with our supporting providers covering smart city opportunities, the innovation procurement process and selection criteria, and public funding for innovative projects. This will include addressing the UK Innovate guarantee for R&D Funding under Horizon Europe. During the event, you’ll have the chance to hear from a number of in-market experts, including:

• Joe Appleton, Editorial Director and Media Relations Specialist for bee smart city. Bee smart city is a specialised digital software and consulting company dedicated to empowering municipalities to manage the transformation of smart and sustainable cities and regions. With more than 14,000 members from 170 countries, bee smart city operates the largest free smart city online network and community.

• Laura Detels, Strategic Business Development and Government Relations Expert at GovMarket. GovMarket is a pioneering company specialising in governmental procurement solutions, aiming to foster transparent and efficient public administration by connecting government agencies with a diverse network of suppliers.

• Olaf-Gerd Gemein, Co-founder of Impact Funding Europe. Olaf-Gerd has 35 years of experience in both public and private sector projects and is the co-founder of Impact Funding Europe, the specialised funding agency for green energy, digitisation, agriculture, and mobility projects.

While the event is open to all innovative SMEs and start-ups, it will be most valuable to those operating in the following categories:

• Manufacturing
• Mobility
• Green energy
• IT
• Innovation
• Sustainability
• Built environment

Join us We’ve now launched our new Santander Navigator tiering structure, which has changed the way you register for events. All of our events can now be accessed through our free Explore subscription package, where you can register for this and future events, as well as access exclusive insights and a number of other exciting features.

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The Department for International Trade’s Venture Capital Unit will be hosting a fireside chat and welcome all fintechs.

Attendees will hear from first-hand experience what works and what doesn’t when looking to raise capital from the US.

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Step into the future and see the changing education environment for yourself at EdTech Scotland!

EdTech Scotland is dedicated to the latest technologies, designed specifically to enrich the educational environment.  The event will be located within Learning Places Scotland but will have its own focus and dedicated conference.

This section will be popular with attendees for both its relevance to current plans and a natural interest in how education will look in the future, with cutting-edge equipment on display and live demonstrations drawing attention from the attendees.

As an exhibitor in this section, you will be able to demonstrate your latest innovative products, equipment and software directly to specifiers and key influencers in the sector.

As an attendee, you will be able to find out how technology is revolutionising education, discover the technologies of the future, engage with technical specialists on the exhibitors’ stands and see a live demonstration.

Click the ‘Learn More’ link below to register, or visit the website here.