december, 2025
02dec11:30 am12:00 pmFeaturedScotlandIS Tech Tidbits: Journey to ISO Certification

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Join our new 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
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Join our new 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 November, we’ll be joined by guest speaker David Lawrence, Direcor at Grant McGregor, an IT managed service provider.
In 2021, Grant McGregor Ltd made a strategic decision to work towards ISO9001 (Quality Management) and ISO27001 (Information Security) certifications. By December 2023, they achieved both, marking a major milestone in their commitment to quality and security.
Join us for this presentation to learn:
• Why they started this journey
• How ISO standards help protect customers and improve processes
• The benefits seen since certification
This is an opportunity to understand how these internationally recognised standards strengthen trust, efficiency, and data security.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:30 am - 12:00 pm GMT
Location
Online
Organizer

ScotlandISScotlandIS builds, shapes and supports the digital technologies ecosystem.info@scotlandis.com Oracle Campus, Blackness Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7LR
02dec6:00 pm8:00 pmSpark & Share: WiT Aberdeen Community Showcase

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Join us for an energising evening of lightning talks as we wrap up an incredible year at Women in Tech Aberdeen! Date: Tuesday, 2nd of December,
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- Date: Tuesday, 2nd of December, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Venue: ONE Tech Hub, Aberdeen and Online via Google Meet
We’re inviting members to share their stories, achievements, and insights in quick-fire 6-minute presentations.
Whether you’ve made progress on those Vision Board goals from January, completed an exciting project, or want to share valuable tech insights, this is your platform to shine! Our supportive community creates the perfect environment to practice your public speaking skills.
Remember, our community is all about providing encouragement and celebrating each other’s successes. No previous speaking experience is needed – just your enthusiasm and willingness to share! We will also have time during the evening for sharing of community announcements in a more open-mic style format, the perfect opportunity to share an achievement you are proud of or maybe something you’d like help with.
Food and refreshments will be provided. Come join us for this special end-of-year celebration where we showcase the incredible talent within our WiT Aberdeen community!
Agenda:
- 6:00 PM Attendees arrive, food/drink, open networking
- 6:15 PM Welcome/General introduction (online guests arrive)
- 6:20 PM Lightning Presentations
- 7.30 PM Community Announcements
- 7:45 PM Wrap up and share details of next event
- 7:50 PM Networking
- 8:00 PM End time for meeting
Time
(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm GMT
Location
ONE Tech Hub
Schoolhill, Aberdeen, AB10 1JQ
Organizer

Women in Tech Aberdeen
03dec1:00 pm5:00 pmFeaturedHelping the Third Sector Stay Safe Online: Dundee

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Start your cyber resilience journey today: Help your third sector organisation stay safe online. Charities are using digital systems every day to deliver their services and keep in touch but with
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Start your cyber resilience journey today: Help your third sector organisation stay safe online.
Charities are using digital systems every day to deliver their services and keep in touch but with this capability comes a level of risk.
Join us for an engaging half-day event tailored specifically for third sector organisations looking to help their organisation stay safe online. This event is designed to give you the tools, knowledge, and connections to boost your cyber resilience.
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.
What’s on the agenda?
Improve Cyber Awareness 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. Learn steps to enhance your organisation’s understanding of cyber risks and how to stay vigilant.
Interactive Workshop: Build Your Cyber Incident Response Plan Get hands-on experience creating a tailored plan to ensure your organisation is prepared to respond effectively to cyber incidents.
One-to-One ‘Meet the Experts’ Sessions Sit down with cyber experts to discuss personalised steps you can make for improving your organisation’s cyber resilience.
Lunch & Networking Enjoy a relaxed lunch while connecting with like-minded professionals from the third sector. Share experiences, challenges, and solutions as you strengthen your network.
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.
Agenda
1300 – 1330: Arrival, registration
1330 – 1345: Welcome and intro
1345 – 1430: How to improve your cyber resilienceÂ
1430 – 1530: Networking lunch with 1:1 sessions running alongsideÂ
1530 – 1615: Build your incident response plan
1615 – 1700: Closing remarks/event close
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm GMT
Organizer

ScotlandISScotlandIS builds, shapes and supports the digital technologies ecosystem.info@scotlandis.com Oracle Campus, Blackness Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7LR
04dec3:00 pm4:00 pmFeaturedDigital Critical Friends Information Session

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This will be an opportunity for people to come along and find out more about Digital Critical Friends and all of the partners involved. Presentations will take place from ScotlandIS,
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This will be an opportunity for people to come along and find out more about Digital Critical Friends and all of the partners involved. Presentations will take place from ScotlandIS, STEM Ambassadors and Tech She Can about their parts in the programme and then everyone will get the chance to ask questions.
Topics to be covered:
SIS – Digital Critical Friends history/purpose/aims/part we play
STEM Ambassadors – who they are and process of getting on board as a DCF
Tech She Can – Tech We Can resources and how they can be utilised and accessed
Time
(Thursday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm GMT
Location
Webinar
Organizer

ScotlandISScotlandIS builds, shapes and supports the digital technologies ecosystem.info@scotlandis.com Oracle Campus, Blackness Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7LR
09dec11:00 am12:00 pmMind the hype - navigating AI

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In this webinar from Waterstons, we’ll take a grounded look at the current state of AI—exploring where it delivers value, where it falls short, and the practical steps organisations can
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In this webinar from Waterstons, we’ll take a grounded look at the current state of AI—exploring where it delivers value, where it falls short, and the practical steps organisations can take now.
Success with AI isn’t just about technology. It relies on three key foundations: having strong, reliable data; drawing on the expertise of your people, who understand your business best; and putting robust governance in place to build trust and manage risk.
Crucially, it’s not just an IT issue—it’s a strategic topic that needs leadership focus.
Whether you’re cautiously curious or already experimenting with AI, this session will help you ask the right questions, get the right people involved, avoid common mistakes, and make informed decisions about where AI can add real value for your organisation.
This webinar is aimed at IT leaders.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm GMT
Location
Online
09dec2:30 pm4:30 pmCyber Attacks - What you need to know to protect your business

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Join Precursor for an afternoon of Live Cyber attack demonstrations featuring AI and Deep Fake. Discover how two real-world Cyber attacks were handled by a Cyber Security Operations
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Join Precursor for an afternoon of Live Cyber attack demonstrations featuring AI and Deep Fake.
Discover how two real-world Cyber attacks were handled by a Cyber Security Operations Centre on the front lines of incident response and threat detection.
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🕒 14:30–15:30 (Networking, drinks & festive nibbles to 16:30)
📍 Scottish Enterprise Apex House, 99 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5HD
🔍 What you’ll see:
A live breakdown of a real deepfake attack
How a SOC detected subtle early signs others missed
Practical insights you can take straight back to your organisation
🎟️ Free to attend, limited spaces remaining.
Time
(Tuesday) 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm GMT
Location
Scottish Enterprise
Apex House, 99 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5HD
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11dec11:00 am12:00 amDon’t throw AI at IT: A board briefing

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There may be plenty of unknowns when it comes to AI, but one thing is certain: it belongs on your board’s agenda. AI presents a significant opportunity if you’re prepared—and
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There may be plenty of unknowns when it comes to AI, but one thing is certain: it belongs on your board’s agenda. AI presents a significant opportunity if you’re prepared—and a critical risk if you’re not.
AI adoption is rooted in more than just technology, it’s a strategic topic that needs leadership focus. Waterstons explore how to align your ambitions with your business goals, and the essential foundations —data, people, and trust—to make sure AI delivers value, not noise.
Designed for board level business leaders, this session takes a no-nonsense, buzzword-free approach to AI. You’ll leave with a clear framework to see where AI fits in your organisation, how you can work effectively with your IT leadership, and what it takes to adopt and scale AI responsibly.
This session is part of our Mind the hype: navigating AI event series, designed to help you cut through the noise and take practical, confident steps forward with AI.
Time
(Thursday) 11:00 am - 12:00 am GMT
Location
Online

