ScotlandIS Data

DataFest21 will run from March to November 2021. Following the launch event, there will be three themed weeks of DataFest activities throughout the year, and the festival will culminate with Data Summit.

‘Our Future’ will tackle cutting-edge technologies and  innovative uses of AI and our data.

The overarching theme of #OurData will be explored to spark discussion about how we, as data users and as a community, can use data for good to help solve or ease the world’s problems.

Each themed week will include a DataTalk, DataTech and DataTalent* event as well as various fringe events.

Join us for a brand new Ecometrica webinar exploring the way organizations are using satellite and other data to remotely monitor the sustainability of their supply chains.

From deforestation to water and climate risks, leading organizations are able to monitor vast global supply chains using the latest satellite data, climate models and other global data sets. Learn how Earth observation data has been used to reduce environmental compliance costs, assess and monitor supply chain risks from climate and drought, and inform climate aware procurement.

We are running a series of events that take a deep dive into the various sub-sectors within climate tech and the opportunities that they provide.

ScotlandIS is passionate about facilitating collaboration between the energy and climate tech sectors.

Energy is the dominant contributor to climate change, accounting for around 60-70% of total global greenhouse gas emissions. However, the design and efficacy of renewable energy technologies has evolved over the years. Solar, wind, and battery energy storage technologies have seen measurable success.

Join us for the first event in our Climate Tech series, to find out how you can engage with more sectors and be part of the journey to meet our net zero targets.

We will be joined by:

• Darren Martin, Chief of Technology, Wood Group

• Eric Bell, IT and Digital Director, Scottish Power

• Andy Rodden, Energy Director, Opportunity North East

Where space, digital and climate technologies collide

Scotland is home to an incredible wealth of talent and expertise in space technology and has a burgeoning spaceport program. We’re also home to c4000 digital technologies companies.  When the two come together and utilise the data that’s available they become a force to be reckoned with when we look to tackle the current climate challenge.

Join us for two days to discover the very real, and active, relationship between these technologies and find out more about the innovation and emerging technologies and businesses that are leading the world, from Scotland.

We’ll be joined by Dr David Alexander of Rice Space Institute and Prof Bonnie J Dunbar a woman leading the space race who has flown on five Space Shuttle mission, including two dockings with the Mir space station.  As well as Prof Callum Norrie of the University of Edinburgh, Prof Jim Hansom of the University of Glasgow, Ecometrica, Space Intelligence, QuinetQ, SiteKit (Condatis) and many more.

If you’re interested in hearing more about the event, and to find out when tickets will be released please email Heather Donnelly

How can digital tech be utilised to cut emissions in the built environment?

Where we live, and our housing has a huge impact on the environment but by embracing digital technology we could cut the construction emissions generated in the UK by 40% by 2025 through better design, more intensive building use and by reusing building resources.

Embracing tech will lead us on a journey that will make our built environment smarter, safer and reusable.

Join us on 9th June when our expert panel will discuss how your business can future proof itself to meet our targets in Scotland by 2045.

Speakers include:
– Claire Rampen, Reath.
– Chris Trigg, OnGen
– Don McLean, Integrated Environmental Solutions

EIE is the premier technology investor showcase. Our annual EIE conference features the most promising innovative, data-driven high growth companies, seeking funding from seed to series A.

In 2021, we have a fully online event on our virtual platform, which provides the complete conference experience. We are not only offering the chance to network with fellow investors and entrepreneurs but, of course, hear from the 32 innovative technology companies that make up the EIE21 cohort.

The cohort consists of some incredibly exciting young companies, across a nine sectors, including AI & Data Science; Fintech and Cybersecurity; Energy, Climate and Cleantech and more.

We’re also delighted to be able to offer a line-up of internationally renowned speakers, along with exhibitions from a huge range of companies that are aligned with our sectors.

Registrations are now open, sign up below!

Scotland’s future circular economy has a range of vital components to it. Vertical farming, artificial intelligence, data mining and our relationship with the land are some of the most important. This is undoubtedly in one of the most challenging aspects of our journey to carbon neutrality.

Join us on 19th August when our speakers will explore these challenges and opportunities that they present for the tech sector in developing technologies to drive down emissions.

We will be joined by:

– David Farquhar, IGS
– Emma Patterson Taylor, SAOS
– Dr Michael Groves, Topolytics