june, 2026
02jun10:00 am10:30 amFeaturedScotlandIS Tech Tidbits: Extending the Life of Tech

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
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.
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 10:30 am BST
Online

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04jun10:00 am11:00 amAsk us Anything: Geovation Scotland Accelerator Application Support

Join us online to chat about our programme and the application process - bring a coffee! Geovation Scotland is looking for the next generation of
Join us online to chat about our programme and the application process – bring a coffee!
Geovation Scotland is looking for the next generation of innovators utilising land, property and location data to take part in our Accelerator Programme!
Our accelerator programme runs for 12 months, is fully bespoke and designed for early-stage startups. We tailor the content of this programme around each new cohort we take on to ensure it fits their needs over the year they spend with us.
The cohort take part in monthly workshops in Edinburgh, as well as receiving 121 support and time with their cohort online. These sessions cover both business and technical development. We also provide up to £15,000 in equity-free funding for each startup.
We look for startups who are looking to use property and location data to drive their innovation, so we’re sector-agonistic, but data-specific. We’ve had businesses from across PropTech, ClimateTech, GreenTech, MobilityTech, FinTech, AgriTech, Last Mile Solutions and more.
In these online sessions, we’re giving potential applicants the chance to meet our team and ask us questions about the programme and the application. These sessions are perfect for anyone who is keen to apply, but has questions about how to best represetnt themselves in their application.
You will get the opportunity to meet members of the Geovation Team, who will be key in supporting you across the 12 month accelerator.
Most importantly, you’ll be able to talk to the team about the programmes and how it could help you to refine your business ready to take to market. We’ll also be offering advice on the application process, and how you can ensure you best present yourself and your business in our appliation form and at interview.
The is an online session and will run from 10:00 – 11:00. The link to join will be shared with registered attendees only the day before the event, and 1 hour before it starts.
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 11:00 am BST
Online
05junAll DayState of Open Con: Edinburgh

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
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.
All Day (Friday) BST
09junAll DayNorth East Space Conference 2026

This year’s theme is all about transformation and emerging opportunities for businesses and individuals to explore the rapidly growing space sector.
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.
All Day (Tuesday) BST
Radisson Blu
Frankland Ln, Durham DH1 5TA, UK

Space North East England
10jun10:00 am11:00 amAsk us Anything: Geovation Scotland Accelerator Application Support

Join us online to chat about our programme and the application process - bring a coffee! Geovation Scotland is looking for the next generation of
Join us online to chat about our programme and the application process – bring a coffee!
Geovation Scotland is looking for the next generation of innovators utilising land, property and location data to take part in our Accelerator Programme!
Our accelerator programme runs for 12 months, is fully bespoke and designed for early-stage startups. We tailor the content of this programme around each new cohort we take on to ensure it fits their needs over the year they spend with us.
The cohort take part in monthly workshops in Edinburgh, as well as receiving 121 support and time with their cohort online. These sessions cover both business and technical development. We also provide up to £15,000 in equity-free funding for each startup.
We look for startups who are looking to use property and location data to drive their innovation, so we’re sector-agonistic, but data-specific. We’ve had businesses from across PropTech, ClimateTech, GreenTech, MobilityTech, FinTech, AgriTech, Last Mile Solutions and more.
In these online sessions, we’re giving potential applicants the chance to meet our team and ask us questions about the programme and the application. These sessions are perfect for anyone who is keen to apply, but has questions about how to best represetnt themselves in their application.
You will get the opportunity to meet members of the Geovation Team, who will be key in supporting you across the 12 month accelerator.
Most importantly, you’ll be able to talk to the team about the programmes and how it could help you to refine your business ready to take to market. We’ll also be offering advice on the application process, and how you can ensure you best present yourself and your business in our appliation form and at interview.
The is an online session and will run from 10:00 – 11:00. The link to join will be shared with registered attendees only the day before the event, and 1 hour before it starts.
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 11:00 am BST
Online
11jun9:30 am12:00 pmUnlocking Cybersecurity KTP Opportunities with Glasgow Caledonian University

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
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:
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 12:00 pm BST
Glasgow Caledonian University
Cowcaddens Rd, Glasgow G4 0BA
18jun10:00 am4:15 pmPublic Sector Digital Transformation 2026

Holyrood Connect’s annual Digital Transformation event for the Scottish public sector returns to Edinburgh on 18 June. The
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.
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 4:15 pm BST
Dynamic Earth

Holyroodevents@holyrood.com
18jun1:00 pm1:45 pmDigital Workforce Accelerator

Building Scalable Junior Talent Pipelines for Digital, Cyber & Fintech SMEs Exploring a faster, lower risk way for digital and cyber SMEs to build junior
Building Scalable Junior Talent Pipelines for Digital, Cyber & Fintech SMEs
Exploring a faster, lower risk way for digital and cyber SMEs to build junior talent pipelines without increasing management burden.
Digital and cyber SMEs across Scotland are facing increasing pressure to build sustainable talent pipelines while managing limited onboarding capacity, growing operational demands, and fast-changing workforce needs.
This webinar introduces the Digital Workforce Accelerator, a new employer-led workforce pathway initiative developed by Trusted Digital Scotland to help scaling companies integrate junior talent more effectively without increasing management burden.
The session will explore:
The webinar is designed for:
This is also an opportunity for companies interested in participating in future pilot programmes and roundtable discussions shaping the next generation of digital workforce pathways in Scotland.
(Thursday) 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm BST
Online
22junAll DayDBT UK-India Roadshow: Edinburgh

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
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:
All Day (Monday) BST
