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 partnership with the Scotland Office, you are invited to a two-day masterclass focused on European export readiness, featuring insights from sector bodies and trade specialists.

These sessions combine practical guidance on customs, regulatory compliance, product standards, and procedural requirements with market intelligence. Day one, delivered with the UK Business Centre Lille, focuses on export readiness for Scottish companies. Day two, in partnership with the UK Export Academy, focuses on market access and finance and includes speakers from UK Export Finance.

Why you should attend:

• Participate in 1:1 sessions with trade experts selected by UK Business Centre Lille.
• Explore European export opportunities and troubleshoot potential issues.
• Gain specific sector insights for Life Science, as well as tech.
• Network with industry experts and government officials.

Networking Reception

A drinks reception will be held on Monday, 9th March at 5:30 PM, featuring a short address by our Chief Executive, Stuart Patrick. Further details will follow.

Event Details:

• Date: Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 March 2026
• Time: Monday: 9:30 am – 4:45 pm | Tuesday: 9:30 pm – 3:15 pm
• Venue: 200 St Vincent Street, Glasgow G2 5SG
• Catering: Lunch, tea, and coffee will be provided.

Secure Your Spot

Spaces are limited to two people per company.

BOOK YOUR PLACE by 2 March 2026.

This event is being run in partnership with the Scotland Office, part of UK Government.

Attackers move fast and their techniques are more sophisticated than ever, especially with AI in their toolkit. But when the alerts hit, how does your team actually perform under real pressure?

HTB Threat Range was built to measure and strengthen that readiness.

It’s a team-based blue team simulation environment that exposes SOC and DFIR teams to realistic attack scenarios, so leaders can see how their teams perform when it matters most.

Hack The Box invites you and your team to a game night for blue teamers. A simulated cyberattack will unfold inside HTB Threat Range, where teams must detect, investigate, and respond in real time, while you observe investigation speed, team collaboration, decision-making, escalation paths, and operational resilience in action.

How the game works?

Our experts set the stage in HTB Threat Range, launching a realistic attack scenario and playing alongside you as it unfolds.

They guide the action, escalate events, and throw curveballs—inviting you to jump in, take on roles, make decisions, and play your part in containing the breach.

What you’ll walk away with?

• Develop detection and investigation skills through realistic attack scenarios, complete with alerts, logs, network traffic, and forensic artifacts.
• Benchmark team skills using key metrics such as MTTD, MTTI, and MTTR.
• Strengthen collaboration across SOC, Digital Forensics, and Incident Response through team-based roleplay.
• Identify gaps in detection, response, and coordination and turn those insights into a proactive response strategy.

Who should attend?

• CISOs and Deputy CISOs
• Heads of SOC and SOC Managers
• Blue Team Leaders
• Incident Response and DFIR Leaders

We strongly encourage you to bring your team.

The evening schedule:

• 17:30-18:00: Registration & welcome drinks
• 18:00-18:30: Mission briefing: Inside HTB Threat Range
• 18:30-19:30: Live operation: HTB Threat Range simulation
• 19:30-21:30: Networking with peers over drinks

In partnership with the Scotland Office, you are invited to a two-day masterclass focused on European export readiness, featuring insights from sector bodies and trade specialists.

These sessions combine practical guidance on customs, regulatory compliance, product standards, and procedural requirements with market intelligence. Day one, delivered with the UK Business Centre Lille, focuses on export readiness for Scottish companies. Day two, in partnership with the UK Export Academy, focuses on market access and finance and includes speakers from UK Export Finance.

Why you should attend:
– Participate in 1:1 sessions with trade experts selected by UK Business Centre Lille.
– Explore European export opportunities and troubleshoot potential issues.
– Gain specific sector insights on life sciences and manufacturing, with a focus on agri-tech.
– Network with industry experts and government officials.

Networking Reception:
A drinks reception will be held on Wednesday, 11th March at 5:30 PM, featuring a short address by our Chief Executive, Alison Henderson. Further details will follow.

Event Details:
– Date: Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th March 2026
– Time: Wednesday : 9:30 AM – 4:45 PM | Thursday: 9:30 AM – 3:15 PM
– Venue: RRS Discovery, Discovery Point, DD1 4XA
– Catering: Lunch, tea, and coffee will be provided.

Secure Your Spot:
Spaces are limited to two people per company.

Geovation Scotland invites you to join our 2026 Showcase, where we will celebrate and learn more about the companies graduating from our seventh cohort!

Join us at Yotel, Edinburgh as we hear from the latest cohort of exciting, disruptive and innovative property, land & location technology start ups.

Over the last nine months, the start ups have been working closely with us to refine their propositions, develop solutions and prepare for future growth. At our annual showcase you will get the opportunity to hear from each of the companies as they present their businesses and talk about their plans for the future, with questions from our panel of industry experts.

The brilliant companies from our 7th cohort of Geovation Scotland accelerator programme that you will hear from include:

• RunV
• Footprint Bio
• Settlz
• GreenFlip
• Project Voxel
• lintels.in

We will also hear from some our previous programme graduates during our alumni spotlight panel.

After the presentations, we will be hosting an expo where you will get chance to grab some refreshments and network directly with the teams and a selection of our alumni and enterprises-in-residence.

In partnership with the Scotland Office, you are invited to a two-day masterclass focused on European export readiness, featuring insights from sector bodies and trade specialists. Delegates can pick and choose which session to attend over the two days.

These sessions combine practical guidance on customs, regulatory compliance, product standards, and procedural requirements with market intelligence. Day one, delivered with the UK Business Centre Lille, focuses on export readiness for Scottish companies. Day two, in partnership with the UK Export Academy, focuses on market access and finance and includes speakers from UK Export Finance.

Why you should attend:

– Participate in 1:1 sessions with trade experts selected by UK Business Centre Lille.
– Explore European export opportunities and troubleshoot potential issues.
– Gain specific sector insights for food and drink, as well as professional services.
– Network with industry experts and government officials.

Networking Reception

A drinks reception will be held on Monday, 16th March at 5:30pm – 7pm at Edinburgh Gin, Arch 16, The Arches, E Market St, Edinburgh EH8 8FS featuring a short address by our Chief Executive, Liz McAreavey.

Event Details:

– Date: Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th March 2026
– Time: Monday: 9:30 AM – 4:45 PM | Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 3:15 PM
– Venue: Royal Scots Club, 29-31 Abercromby Pl, Edinburgh EH3 6QE
– Catering: Lunch, tea, and coffee will be provided.

A drinks reception will be held on Monday, 16th March at 5:30pm – 7pm at Edinburgh Gin, Arch 16, The Arches, E Market St, Edinburgh EH8 8FS featuring a short address by our Chief Executive, Liz McAreavey.

This event is being run in partnership with the Scotland Office, part of UK Government.

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.

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.

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.

In partnership with the Scotland Office, we are pleased to invite you to a two-day masterclass dedicated to European export readiness. This event will bring together sector bodies and trade specialists to provide practical insights and strategic guidance for Scottish businesses looking to strengthen their presence in European markets.

The programme combines hands-on advice on customs procedures, regulatory compliance, product standards and export requirements with up-to-date market intelligence. It also presents an exciting opportunity to deepen your understanding of what EU-UK trade relations mean for your business.

Day one, delivered in collaboration with the UK Business Centre Lille, will focus on export readiness for Scottish companies. Day two, delivered in partnership with the UK Export Academy, will centre on market access and finance, featuring speakers from UK Export Finance.

Why you should attend:

• Take part in 1:1 sessions with trade experts selected by UK Business Centre Lille.
• Explore European export opportunities and receive tailored support to troubleshoot potential challenges.
• Gain sector-specific insights for food and drink businesses, as well as companies operating in the energy sector.
• Enhance your understanding of the EU–UK trade deal and its practical implications for your business.
• Network with industry leaders and government representatives.

Networking Reception
A drinks reception will take place on Wednesday, 18 March from 17:00–19:00. Further details will be shared in due course.

Event Details

• Date: Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 March 2026
• Time: Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 4:45 PM | Thursday: 9:30 AM – 3:15 PM
• Venue: Kingsmills Hotel, Culcabock Road, Inverness, IV2 3LP
  • Catering: Lunch, tea and coffee will be provided

Secure Your Place
Spaces are limited to two delegates per company. Please complete the application form via the link below by 13 March to confirm your attendance.

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

The 16th annual ScotlandIS Digital Technology Awards showcase excellence within the industry rewarding the innovation, expertise and ambition of businesses large and small – and the people that drive them.

Let’s highlight some of the great achievements within the tech sector over the last 12 months!

There are a variety of different awards up for grabs that could shine a light on the fantastic work you’ve been doing – our shortlist has now been announced.

Digital Tech 2026 will take place on 19th March, at the Radisson Blu hotel in Glasgow.

We look forward to you joining us for a night of food, fun and celebration of the industry.

Click the ‘Learn More’ link below now for more details and to book tickets.

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.

Join Women in Tech Aberdeen as we take a deeper dive into data – exploring both the challenges and the opportunities that come with working at scale. Women in Tech are delighted to welcome two data specialists to our March meet-up.

Our guest speakers Queen Akindele (Data Analyst Consultant) and Gelareh Holbrook (Business Intelligence Developer) will span the data pipeline; from tips on managing messy datasets, through to producing valuable business insights and visualisations. Our event sponsor Graeme Gordon (CEO, Converged Solutions Group) will deliver the key note, setting the scene for the topic by highlighting some of the data challenges presented by organisational change.

We will also be joined by Nini Ochuba from the DataLab.

What to expect:

✨ Insights from industry experts on their roles and skill sets

✨ A clearer understanding of the realities and rewards of working with data

✨ Practical tips for handling data at different stages of the pipeline

This will be a hybrid event – join us in person at the ONE Tech Hub or online. Note for guests joining us online, the presentations will start at 6.10pm.

There will also be time for the usual networking and drinks/nibbles.

Tickets:

Standard Entry – £8

Online Attendance – Free

Student tickets – we have limited free spaces available, please contact the organisers directly to inquire about student tickets.