ScotlandIS are pleased to be running Tech Nation’s Rising Stars Scotland Regional pitch competition.

Ten finalists will pitch to a panel of expert judges for the chance to secure a spot on stage at London Tech Week, with fantastic prizes up for grabs.

We will kindly be joined by a judging panel consisting of:

• Paul Atkinson, Founding Partner at Par Equity
• Jackie Waring, Founder & Chair of AccelerateHER
• Rhona Campbell, Chair of Investing Women Angels
• Sean McGrath, CEO at Entrepreneurial Scotland

Save the date for Friday 10th May at Scottish Enterprise in Edinburgh – the shortlisted companies will be revealed on Fri 12th April.

Agenda

11:00-11:30am       Registration

11:30-11:40              Welcome – Dermot Murray, ScotlandIS Chair

11:40-11:55               The Importance of Entrepreneurship – Colin Cook, Director of Economic Development, Scottish Government

12:00-12:10pm        Pitch 1 – Analytics Engines

12:15-12:25               Pitch 2 – Brillband

12:30-12:40             Pitch 3 – CONTEXT Health

12:45-12:55              Pitch 4 – Fyne Labs

1:00-1:45                  Lunch

1:55-2:05                  Pitch 5 – LastingAsset

2:10-2:20                 Pitch 6 – GoPlugable

2:25-2:35                 Pitch 7 – Let’s Do Engineering

2:40-2:50                Pitch 8 – TalkTerms

2:55-3:05                 Pitch 9 – Unbaggaged

3:10-3:20                 Pitch 10 – Vikela

3:25-4:00                Networking Reception – Judging takes place

4:00-5:00                Networking Reception – Winners announced

Join the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) for an in-person event in our newly refurbished office and demonstration and simulation environment as part of Glasgow Tech Fest 2024.

Discover what makes DHI unique and enables us to pioneer innovation in the digital health and care sector.

Network with members of our team and explore the latest emerging trends, DHI’s vision for the next 10 years, and learn how you can collaborate with us to take advantage of this market, which has a global growth estimated to reach in excess of $700 billion by 2030.

Join colleagues from UK Defence and Security Exports (UKDSE) and the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) for this unique webinar to learn about the steps to take to secure an Export License. This session will cover the Strategic Export Licensing Criteria, the types of licenses, the processes involved and the application journey. As well as, what causes delays in licensing applications and what you can control to minimise delays.

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) is part of the Department for Business and Trade which administers the UK’s system of export controls and licensing for military and dual-use items. ECJU’s mission is to promote global security through strategic export controls, facilitating responsible exports. They aim to deliver an efficient, rigorous and customer-friendly export licensing and compliance service.

By joining this webinar live, participants will be able to ask questions directly to the Export Control Joint Unit.

A link to join the webinar will be sent out to participants on 10 May 2024.

Join FarrPoint’s upcoming webinar on 15th May 2024 at 11 am as we discuss the resilience of the UK’s fixed and mobile networks. Guided by a distinguished panel of experts from Ofcom, DSIT and EE, we will explore key questions regarding the risks, responsibility, the impact of climate change and required investments. Reserve your spot now for an insightful discussion.

The Panel

William Wedge – Principal Technology Advisor – Network Infrastructure & Resilience at Ofcom

Kirsty Baxter-Smith – Director of Operational Resilience and Service Management Networks at BT Group

Mark Forsyth – Head of Telecoms Resilience & Incident Management at Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)

Moderator – Richard Parkinson – Director at FarrPoint

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re taking up ‘Netwalking’ – having a catch-up whilst on the go!

We know how important taking a break from your laptop is for your physical and mental health, and some of the best ideas and brainstorming can happen on the move.

Join the ScotlandIS team for a walk around Linlithgow loch on Wednesday 15th May; for those that live locally or fancy jumping on a quick train from Edinburgh or Glasgow, we’ll be meeting at White Dove Coffee near the train station between 12-12:15pm.

We hope to see you there – furry friends welcome!

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MomentsForMovement

Based on excellent feedback and great response from previous events, IFB is organising another event from Lunch & Learn series.

There don’t seem to be lot of businesses without digital connectivity anymore due to the rapid advance of new technologies and now more compliance standards and regulations within the building and property sectors. Being able to connect people, places, systems and services is crucial for companies and their places of operation and work.

With this in mind, the aim of the upcoming Lunch & Learn session is to raise the importance of great connectivity, helping to improve the early-stage visibility of digital services for commercial locations and properties across the UK and enhancing end-user attractiveness developments for businesses and their customers.

Join IFB for the session where following topics will be discussed:

• System to System – Smart buildings and spaces
• System to People – HSE, productivity
• People to People – Collaboration, HSE, productivity
• Demands and game changers as you are seeing them

Light lunch & refreshment will be provided. There will be plenty of time for networking too.

The session is aimed at owners, property developers, agents, construction companies and architects.

If you require further information, please contact Jana Vidis at jana.vidis@ifb.net.

Get your questions answered by an expert panel and hear from Scottish companies already finding success across the Atlantic who’ll share their experiences and top tips.

Meet USA trade experts for a ‘whistle-stop’ tour of Scotland’s top export destination. Plus, get practical tips and guidance on legal and financial issues to help you set up, grow and develop your business.

The USA continues to be Scotland’s top international trading partner with around 17.1% of all our exports entering the States, worth £5.5 billion.

This Scottish North American Business Council event, will offer a quick, practical introduction to international trade opportunities in the USA.

On the day you’ll learn more about the support available for companies like yours considering trade with America.

Join our next ITMS Community event on 23rd May in Newcastle, in partnership with CyberNorth.

ScotlandIS are collaborating with the northern cyber cluster for this event in order to promote our IT MSP Best Practice Charter and to raise awareness around supply chain security.

The event aims to bring together ITMSPs from Scotland and the North to foster networking opportunities, and facilitate the sharing of challenges and best practices.

AGENDA

12.00-12.20   Registration, Tea and Coffee 

12.20-12.30 Welcome, ITMSP Cluster and Charter Update – Beverly Bowles, ScotlandIS Head of Cyber

12.30 -13.00 Building Resilience – Debra Cairns, Managing Director, Net Defence

13.00-13.30  Incident Management Case Study – Ally Burns, Head of Incident Management for UK and Europe, Nihon Cyber Defence

13.30-14.15  Lunch

14.15-15.00 Supply Chain Security & Product Demo – Mark Lamb, Founder, Highground

15.00-15.30 Networking

We look forward to welcoming you to this enriching IT Managed Service Providers Networking Event, where you will gain valuable insights, forge new connections, and contribute to the growth of the ITMSP community in Scotland and Newcastle. 

In partnership with CyberNorth

Singapore is an open, vibrant, and forward-looking country which operates as an excellent gateway for countries to expand further the Asia Pacific region. The fast-growing ASEAN and CPTPP economy is one of the UK’s largest trading partners in Southeast Asia, making it a great place to seek business opportunities in the wider region.

The UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement (DEA) came into force in June 2022 and the UK also has an FTA with Singapore, meaning that the UK and Singapore have a very open and digital-friendly trading relationship. With a focus on creating inclusive digital markets, the Singapore DEA offers a great opportunity for growth through the free flow of duty-free digital content, meaning trade can be easier for businesses and consumers, for products like e-books, music streaming services, or technology services.

The DEA has created a range of opportunities for businesses to grow in Singapore in the following sectors:

• technology and smart cities
• financial and professional services
• creative industries
• innovation-led businesses
• education

The event will also provide practical insights on how to sell overseas and expand into Singapore, from an overview of market opportunities, through to advice from a panel featuring UK businesses who have already started their export journey into Singapore. Bring along your burning questions for our experts!

CNG Invites you to join the Scottish OT Cyber Summit at the Ardoe House Hotel in Aberdeen, Scotland!

• Discuss how Cyber Security for Critical Manufacturing encourages collaboration
• Learn to identify your most valuable data assets
• Discover how to improve employee awareness on the threats of cyber-attacks
• Debate the importance of regional collaboration and the development of standards
• Examine the role of public and private stakeholders in the protection of cyberspace
• Analyse data security laws and industry standards
• Increase your network interacting with colleagues in a unique experience
• Showcase your expertise to a senior audience