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 June, we’ll be joined by ScotlandIS partner, the Edinburgh Remakery.

When we talk about end-of-life tech, recycling is often presented as the solution. This session argues that recycling should be the last conversation we have, not the first. Through the lens of Edinburgh Remakery’s Social IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) programme, this session will explore how extending the life of tech through reuse, repair and redistribution delivers significantly greater environmental benefits while creating meaningful social value.

One of the key challenges is demonstrating and maximising the social value of tech, alongside its environmental impact. Many organisations are keen to do more with their redundant tech but are unsure how to align this meaningfully with ESG commitments, compliance requirements, and measurable outcomes. There’s also a growing need for clearer, joined-up approaches that address e-waste, digital exclusion and carbon reduction together, rather than treating them as separate issues. Clients are looking for practical solutions that deliver impact while remaining operationally and financially viable.

From reducing carbon emissions to tackling digital exclusion, circular approaches to IT enable organisations to turn redundant tech into real-world impact. The session will highlight how circular economy principles can be embedded into tech management strategies, helping organisations move beyond compliance and towards outcomes that support ESG goals, community benefit and environmental responsibility at the same time.

By sharing practical insights and lived experience from the frontline, Elaine Brown, the CEO of Edinburgh Remakery will talk about how a social-first, circular approach to tech can redefine value, reshape responsibility, and ensure that tech works for people as well as the planet.

​State of Open Con 26 On The Road, hosted by OpenUK takes the UK’s open technology conference, now in its 4th year, across the UK.

Where better to kick off than in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh, on 5th June? The day will focus on the AI stack, working up from Compute through Models and Agents to user experiences and ROI.

You can guarantee that there will be a fair level of debate around sovereignty in the AI Stack as we look at open source software, data, hardware, standards and AI.

​Standard tickets: £149

​Free tickets for community, students and those between jobs available on application – contact mailto:admin@openuk.uk

​Tickets include catering and the conference party on 4th June.

This year’s theme is all about transformation and emerging opportunities for businesses and individuals to explore the rapidly growing space sector.

The programme will highlight how organisations from adjacent industries can diversify, adapt existing capabilities and pivot into space markets, alongside sessions focused on skills development and career transitions. It will also provide a platform for established space companies to connect, collaborate and scale, strengthening supply chains and accelerating growth across the sector.

Attendees can expect inspiring panels, practical workshops and high-value networking designed to spark collaboration, new partnerships and future-ready business growth. This is more than a conference – it’s a launchpad for innovation, diversification and economic impact in the North East and beyond.

Dr. Onur Duman of Glasgow Caledonian University will explore exciting opportunities for collaboration through Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) in the field of cybersecurity.  This session will highlight how partnerships between academia and industry can drive innovation, strengthen resilience and deliver real-world impact.

Dr. Duman is particularly interested in working with industry partners to both advance academic research and translate it into practical applications.  At this event, he will outline how organisations can collaborate with GCU through KTPs to address technical challenges and create impactful, mutually beneficial solutions.

The session will cover:

• Insightful overviews of Dr. Duman’s work tackling complex cybersecurity challenges and the real impact these solutions have delivered for companies
• Interactive discussion on the key cybersecurity challenges currently facing organisations
• Practical examples of potential areas for collaboration between industry and academia
• Open Q&A session with the opportunity to explore project ideas and partnership possibilities

Holyrood Connect’s annual Digital Transformation event for the Scottish public sector returns to Edinburgh on 18 June.

The Digital Strategy for Scotland was recently published, setting out the Scottish Government’s and Local Government’s joint vision for sustainable digital public services. Join us for a day of insights, inspiration, and innovation where you can explore how far Scotland’s public sector has come on its digital transformation journey, and where it’s headed next. 

Event Highlights:

Shape the Future: Engage with thought leaders on Scotland’s digital transformation journey and explore how technology can transform public services.

Gain Insights from Expert Speakers: Hear first-hand from thought leaders and industry experts.

Tackle Real Challenges: Learn from real-world case studies and discover actionable solutions.

Explore AI’s Role: Understand the opportunities of embedding artificial intelligence within your organisation.

Discover the role of Smart Working: Explore how digital tools, automation and AI can enable a more agile, connected and efficient public sector.

Connect with Peers – Explore innovative solutions in the exhibition area, and build connections to help you drive your organization’s digital transformation journey.

Who Should Attend?

This event is aimed at professionals in the public and third sectors involved in digital transformation, IT, procurement, AI, and service delivery.

The UK–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), due to enter into force in 2026, is one of the most significant trade agreements the UK has secured and is expected to boost UK GDP by £4.8 billion a year.

To help UK businesses prepare and take full advantage of this opportunity, we are bringing the UK–India FTA Roadshow 2026 to cities across all four UK nations including Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds and the Midlands.

Delivered over two weeks in June, this nationwide programme is designed to provide UK businesses with the clarity, confidence and connections needed to enter or scale in one of the world’s fastest‑growing major economies.

From tariff reductions and regulatory changes to sector‑specific opportunities and practical export support, the Roadshow places practical opportunity at the centre of every session.

Each Roadshow event is designed to provide you with:

• Clear insight into what the UK–India FTA will mean for your business
• Practical guidance on using the agreement to become more competitive in India
• Support that demystifies exporting and reduces barriers to entry
• Direct access to Indian market experts and export specialists
• Opportunities to connect with buyers, distributors and partners
• Inspiration from UK businesses already succeeding in India
• Clear next steps to help you accelerate your market entry