Event Type : Industry Event
Event Type Industry Event
february
04febAll DayPublic Sector Cyber Security Scotland 2025

Event Details
Holyrood Connect’s annual flagship cyber security conference returns to Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh, on 4 February 2025. This event will act as the premier opportunity for public and third sector professionals to
Event Details
Holyrood Connect’s annual flagship cyber security conference returns to Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh, on 4 February 2025. This event will act as the premier opportunity for public and third sector professionals to connect in person, exchange ideas, and learn from each other, in an age where risks of cyber threats are greater than ever.
Gain insights into the latest developments in the digital security landscape, including:
– How to improve your organisation’s cyber resilience and recognise threats
– The opportunities and challenges associated with Artificial Intelligence
– What are insider threats and how to prevent those
– How to create and implement an effective incident response plan
-The latest developments in tackling cybercrime.
You will have the opportunity to pose questions and engage with our expert speakers during panel discussions and interactive masterclasses. Public Sector Cyber Security Scotland 2025 will also feature an exhibition, providing an opportunity for you to explore relevant solutions for your organisation.
Holyrood Connect publishes leading Public Sector ICT news in Scotland and hosts renowned Public Sector Tech events and conferences. You can view all of Holyrood Connect’s upcoming events here.
This event is free to attend for those working in the public and third sectors. Limited spaces are available for private sector attendees. If you wish to be added to the waiting list, please email eventsadmin@holyrood.com and we will notify you if a place becomes available.
Time
All Day (Tuesday) GMT
Location
Dynamic Earth
Organizer
Holyroodevents@holyrood.com
05febAll DayPublic Sector Cyber Security West 2025

Event Details
Holyrood Connect’s cyber security event is making its debut in Glasgow on 5 February 2025. This event is an opportunity to exchange ideas, explore strategies, and network
Event Details
Holyrood Connect’s cyber security event is making its debut in Glasgow on 5 February 2025.
This event is an opportunity to exchange ideas, explore strategies, and network with other public and third sector professionals in person to develop your organisation’s cyber security.
Through panel discussions and a masterclass, this half-day event will help you gain insights into protecting your organisation in the age of growing cyber threats, including:
– Evaluating existing public sector challenges in cyber security prevention
– How specific challenges can be addressed and dealt with effectively
– Managing digital resilience through training
– Exploring the free tools and services available to support public and third sector organisations
There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and engage with our panellists and industry leaders during the event.
The event will also feature an exhibition, providing an opportunity for you to explore relevant solutions for your organisation.
Holyrood Connect publishes leading Public Sector ICT news in Scotland and hosts renowned Public Sector Tech events and conferences. You can view all of Holyrood Connect’s upcoming events here.
This event is free to attend for those working in the public and third sectors. Limited spaces are available for private sector attendees. If you wish to be added to the waiting list, please email eventsadmin@holyrood.com and we will notify you if a place becomes available.
Time
All Day (Wednesday) GMT
Organizer
Holyroodevents@holyrood.com
18febAll Day19Digital Health and Care Scotland 2025

Event Details
Digital technology continues to be at the heart of efforts to support the recovery of our health and social care system following the pandemic, and respond to future challenges.
Event Details
Digital technology continues to be at the heart of efforts to support the recovery of our health and social care system following the pandemic, and respond to future challenges.
Bringing together representatives from across the public and third sectors with those working in industry, Holyrood’s annual Digital Health and Care conference will consider the latest policy developments and technological advancements.
Through a range of panel sessions, masterclasses and keynote addresses, delegates will have the opportunity to engage in discussions around remote monitoring, e-prescribing, AI and cyber security.
It provides a platform to collaborate and share learnings as we look to drive innovation and speed up implementation of technology within the health and social care space.
We are pleased to have developed 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, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Scottish Care
Holyrood Connect
Holyrood Connect publishes leading Public Sector ICT news in Scotland and hosts renowned public sector tech events and conferences. You can view all of Holyrood Connect’s upcoming events here.
Time
february 18 (Tuesday) - 19 (Wednesday) GMT
Location
Dynamic Earth
Organizer
Holyroodevents@holyrood.com

Event Details
The Summit will contextualise the evolution of the service desk and the future of customer experience and IT support. The programme will consider how the
Event Details
The Summit will contextualise the evolution of the service desk and the future of customer experience and IT support.
The programme will consider how the service function has advanced in the age of digital transformation, omni-channel engagement, and personalisation. And examine the increasing role of automation, analytics and AI, and the rise of Chatbots and self-service systems.
The conference will explore how tech leaders can maximise the business impact of their service function, with presentations looking at actionable ways to improve process, operations, observability, and customer experience.
The Summit is geared for professionals working in IT, Tech Support, Customer Service, UX, Digital Transformation and Leadership roles.
Time
All Day (Thursday) GMT
Location
Dynamic Earth
27feb9:00 am1:30 pmMade in Scotland, Sold to the World Exporter Roadshow

Event Details
Hosted by the UK Government's Department for Business and Trade with Insider, this free in-person (on Thursday 27th February in Edinburgh) and online event will demystify the challenges and highlight the
Event Details
Hosted by the UK Government’s Department for Business and Trade with Insider, this free in-person (on Thursday 27th February in Edinburgh) and online event will demystify the challenges and highlight the benefits of selling products and services internationally.
Whatever your level of exporting experience, this event will offer advice and support to help your business expand overseas.
For more information and to register please click the ‘Learn More’ link below.
Time
(Thursday) 9:00 am - 1:30 pm GMT
Organizer
Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Scotland
march
04mar1:00 am1:00 amMade in the UK Sold to the Indo-Pacific Roadshow 2025

Event Details
The Made in the UK Sold to the Indo-Pacific Roadshow 2025 is a two-week series run by the UK Government to support UK exporters to
Event Details
The Made in the UK Sold to the Indo-Pacific Roadshow 2025 is a two-week series run by the UK Government to support UK exporters to access business opportunities across the Indo-Pacific region.
These free to attend events are an opportunity to engage and interact with sector specialists and market experts and understand how to grow your business in a one-stop shop.
The Scottish workshop will take place on Tuesday 4th March in Edinburgh.
To find out how your business can export into this region please register via the ‘Learn More’ link below.
Time
(Tuesday) 1:00 am - 1:00 am GMT
13marAll DayPublic Sector Data Summit 2025

Event Details
Holyrood Connect’s annual Public Sector Data Summit will return to Edinburgh on 13 March 2025. The use of data and AI across the public sector
Event Details
Holyrood Connect’s annual Public Sector Data Summit will return to Edinburgh on 13 March 2025.
The use of data and AI across the public sector is on the increase. It is crucial that we understand how to maximise their potential to help us make informed decisions and improve public services.
Through a variety of session formats, including keynote addresses, interactive panel discussions and masterclasses, you will hear valuable insights on making the most of your data, how to store it securely, and how to address concerns around AI and ethics.
Public Sector Data Summit 2025 will also feature an exhibition, providing an opportunity for you to explore relevant solutions for your organisation.
The event is free-to-attend for those working in the public or third sectors.
Holyrood Connect publishes leading Public Sector ICT news in Scotland and hosts renowned Public Sector Tech events & conferences. You can view all of Holyrood Connect’s upcoming events here.
Time
All Day (Thursday) GMT
Location
Dynamic Earth
Organizer
Holyroodevents@holyrood.com

Event Details
Scot-Secure is Scotland’s largest annual cyber security conference. The event brings together senior InfoSec personnel, IT leaders, academics, security researchers and law enforcement, providing a unique forum
Event Details
Scot-Secure is Scotland’s largest annual cyber security conference. The event brings together senior InfoSec personnel, IT leaders, academics, security researchers and law enforcement, providing a unique forum for knowledge exchange, discussion and high-level networking.
The programme is focussed on improving awareness and best practice through shared learning: highlighting emerging threats, new research and changing adversarial tactics, and examining practical ways to improve resilience, detection and response.
This Summit is geared for InfoSec & IT personnel and C-level leaders. This conference is fully booked weeks in advance each year, register ahead of time to avoid disappointment.
Time
All Day (Thursday) GMT
Location
Edinburgh International Conference Centre
The Exchange, 150 Morrison St, Edinburgh, EH3 8EE
27mar6:30 pm11:00 pmScottish Cyber Awards 2025

Event Details
The Scottish Cyber Awards has rapidly become a cornerstone of Scotland’s annual cyber calendar. Now in its 8th year, there is great anticipation surrounding the awards. This year’s awards take place
Event Details
The Scottish Cyber Awards has rapidly become a cornerstone of Scotland’s annual cyber calendar. Now in its 8th year, there is great anticipation surrounding the awards.
This year’s awards take place on 27th March 2025, at the EICC, Edinburgh starting at 6:30pm.
Time
(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm GMT
Location
Edinburgh International Conference Centre
The Exchange, 150 Morrison St, Edinburgh, EH3 8EE
may
01mayAll DayFS Technology Summit 2025
Event Details
Technology increasingly permeates every facet of the financial services sector, from personal banking to institutional investment to payments. The conference will explore the transformative impact
Event Details
Technology increasingly permeates every facet of the financial services sector, from personal banking to institutional investment to payments.
The conference will explore the transformative impact of technology on the modern FS enterprise, examining how it can be applied to drive practical business improvement and frontline customer impact.
The programme will contextualise the most prominent trends that are shaping the industry, from technical advancements in Cloud, AI, Blockchain and Payments, to the regulatory impact of Customer Duty, SDR, DORA & NIS2.
The Summit will bring together senior leaders from across the sector, and is geared for shared learning, collaboration and high-level networking. The FS Technology Summit will be held as a sister event to our 12th annual Fintech Summit.
Time
All Day (Thursday) BST
Location
Dynamic Earth
20mayAll Day22Space Meetings Veneto

Event Details
The third edition of Space Meetings Veneto (SMV) will be held in Venice, Italy, from May 20-22, 2025. Space Meetings Veneto is a global
Event Details
The third edition of Space Meetings Veneto (SMV) will be held in Venice, Italy, from May 20-22, 2025.
Space Meetings Veneto is a global business event that will bring together manufacturers, OEMs & subcontractors from across the space sector. This three-day event will tackle the following key subjects:
- Investment & Financing
- Space Supply Chain and Manufacturing
- Space and Sport
- Space Applications for Agricultural Management, Climate Monitoring & Blue Economy
The event will consist of an exhibition, conference programme and B2B matchmaking sessions.
Companies and organisations in attendance in 2024 included Leonardo, Telespazio, Thales Alenia, Avio, Airbus Italia, AWS, ESA, ASI and CNES. I’m attaching here the participant list from 2024 in case this is useful too.
ScotlandIS members can get in touch to book in order to receive a 10% discount.
Time
may 20 (Tuesday) - 22 (Thursday) BST
Location
Venice, Italy