Events

Across the world, criminal agencies are having to respond to new trends, advancements in technology and increasingly sophisticated criminal networks. If threats such as organised crime, fraud and counter-terrorism are to be tackled effectively, international cooperation is key.

From 4-7th November, Glasgow will host the 92nd INTERPOL General Assembly, bringing together 196 members to discuss how such global threats can be prevented and tackled. To coincide with this critical policing and public safety event, Holyrood will be running a series of standalone events at the Radisson Red, on 3rd and 4th November.

Across two days, sessions will explore a range of global and domestic challenges, from cybercrime and data sharing to child sexual exploitation and safer cities. It will provide delegates with the opportunity to hear from global experts who are deploying cutting edge technologies to enforce laws across international borders and keep ahead of criminal gangs.

Through a mix of keynote presentations, panel discussions and ‘in conversation’ style sessions, the event will consider how we can and should be responding to some of the most pressing issues of our time.

*Free-to-attend for those working in the public or third sectors. There are limited private sector places available – if you do work in the private sector, please contact Sales@holyrood.com

Is your business involved in data processing or do you have solutions to help others to decarbonise their operations?

In 2021, the Scottish Government launched the Green Datacentres and Digital Connectivity Vision and Action Plan.. This plan outlines steps to make Scotland a leading zero-carbon, cost-effective green data hosting hub, contributing to the goal of net zero emissions by 2045. The initiative aims to develop a range of datacentres, from edge and co-location to hyperscale facilities, with increased capacity and a skilled workforce.

Join our round table with Scottish Enterprise and Scottish Government representatives and give your feedback/insights on:

1. AI and high performance computing workloads, help us inform our support service to help green those operations. We are seeking pathfinder companies willing to explore what could be possible and share learning experiences.
2. Understand how companies evaluate their carbon footprint of their digital operations today across scopes 1, 2 and 3 (What are Scopes 1, 2 and 3 Emissions? (greenly.earth)). We additionally want to explore ways to support you in reducing this.
3. Understand how the ScotlandIS membership can help others decarbonise their digital operations.

For more information and links to the suite of research please click here.

*Please note this online roundtable is for ScotlandIS members only. Click the ‘Learn More’ link below to book your free space*

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 have SmartSTEMs as our guest speaker!

SmartSTEMs will explore how businesses can create lasting, meaningful change in communities through social impact strategy. They’ll discuss the importance of volunteering, and how building a culture of giving back can transform not just the communities they serve, but the businesses themselves.

By embedding social impact into the core of their operations, organisations can build stronger connections, inspire employees, and drive sustainable growth. You’ll hear how making a difference in society can help businesses thrive, from culture change to long-term success.

Join public speaking and communications expert Greg Summers for an afternoon session that aims to finesse your networking skills and build your confidence in making new business connections.

The session will cover:

•  Preparation for a networking event
•  Introducing yourself
•  Having realistic expectations
•  Sparking conversations
•  Enjoying the experience
•  Creative questions
•  Keeping in touch

This event is free for ScotlandIS members and £15 for non-members. 

*Please note Linlithgow High Street is closed 11-20 November. If you need alternative instructions to get to Oracle Campus, don’t hesitate to get in touch with catriona.blair@big5vn.com

The biggest event in the CENSIS calendar is our annual conference, the Technology Summit. Join us on 14th November to celebrate innovation in Scotland. This is an in-person event and the event will not be live streamed or recorded.

You can expect a similar style and format to previous conferences including cutting edge presentations and panel sessions, excellent networking opportunities and our vibrant marketplace of exhibitors.

Click the ‘Learn More’ link below for more details and to register.

The British Embassy in Stockholm is hosting a Space themed event on 14th November 2024, that will span over commercial, civil and national security space sectors.

This event adopts a triple helix approach – bringing together government, industry and academia from the UK and Sweden to explore collaboration on how to keep strategic advantage in space. Participants will engage in discussions framed by Sweden’s recent accession to NATO, enhancing the focus on resilience across space capabilities.

The event will promote national space strategies and capabilities of both countries, with a view to establishing robust and resilient partnerships that drive economic, scientific and security synergies and benefits. The event features a mixed delegation of government bodies, including, Department for Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT), UK Space Agency, Department for Business and Trade (DBT), Ministry of Defence (MoD), and academic participation. Furthermore, the event is in collaboration with the Swedish Defence and Security Industry (SOFF) promoting B2B partnerships.

Confirmed UK speakers:

• Dr Simon Jackman, Senior Innovation Fellow, University of Oxford
• Mr Jason Gnaneswaran, SRO SKYNET 6, UK Strategic Command
• Mr Daniel Askew, NATO Satcom
• Prof. Anu Ojha OBE, Director, UK Space Agency
• Matthew Austin, International Policy & National Security Manager, Space Directorate (DSIT)
• UK Space Industry

Confirmed SWE speakers: 

Anna Rathsman, Director-General at the Swedish Space Agency

Nicklas Vabi, Space Lawyer at the Swedish Space Agency

representatives from the Swedish Armed Forces, the Swedish Civil Contingency Agency and The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, the Swedish Defence Research Agency

Swedish Space Industry

Programme topics include:

• Defence, security and resilience cooperation for strategic advantage
• R&D/S&T for strategic advantage; highlighting the importance of research and technological innovation in maintaining strategic superiority.
• Policy and regulation for strategic advantage
• Industry capability for strategic advantage; Emphasising the role of the space industry in strengthening national resilience and ensuring strategic advantage through the development and use of space technology.
• Economic security in space; Addressing the growing importance of space to economic security, focusing on ensuring the protection of commercial space assets and expanding economic prosperity of both countries.

For industry:

In addition, on 13th November 2024, there will be a B2B speed-dating opportunity, where Swedish and UK industry representatives can engage in targeted meetings. This will provide a valuable chance for businesses to connect, explore partnerships and discuss opportunities for collaboration in the space sector. The aim is to foster industry ties between both countries.

If you are interested in attending, please can you directly email Carina Dios Falk, Senior Trade and Investment Advisor at the Embassy via Carina.DiosFalk@fcdo.gov.uk

Join Glasgow’s leading event on tech inclusion. Connect, innovate, and drive change with industry leaders and forward-thinking organisations.

Join This is Milk for Tech for Inclusion: Shaping the Future of Tech in Glasgow. This essential event focuses on advancing diversity and inclusivity in the UK tech industry. Connect with industry leaders, innovators, and organisations driving change.

What to Expect

Tech for Inclusion offers more than just a conference. Enjoy keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking opportunities with exhibitors and interactive Q&A sessions. Our breakout spaces are designed to inspire collaboration and creativity.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with a diverse array of experts, entrepreneurs, and key influencers from leading organisations like the Scottish government, NHS, and beyond. Whether you’re looking to spark new collaborations, exchange innovative ideas, or build strategic partnerships, this event offers opportunities to engage with those shaping the future of tech.

Why Now?

After eight successful years with The Milk Bar, we’re expanding with Tech for Inclusion to push the boundaries of the Scottish tech scene.

Snowflake Gala Dinner

Join us for the Snowflake Gala Dinner at 7 pm after the event. Enjoy a meal, live band, and celebrate inclusion and accessibility. It’s a perfect way to reflect on the day’s insights and network in a relaxed setting.

Register Now

Don’t miss out—register today and help shape a more inclusive tech future. Ticket donations will support a related inclusion charity TBD.

Head Resourcing has launched an amazing webinar series specifically designed for Talent Acquisition professionals regardless of industry and experience. 

Over the next few months we will bring you a range of experts covering topics that the Talent Acquisition community (you) have asked for! 

Join us and get involved, share your ideas, ask your questions and make these webinars extra special! We know time is precious so we’re keeping all webinars to 45 minutes inclusive of Q&A. 

Next up we welcome William Forrest, Recruitment Operations Manager at Arnold Clark as he shares his insights and experience of driving diversity within the automotive industry. Click the ‘Learn More’ link below to sign up!

Welcome to the launch of The Foundations of the Digital State.

​It will be both in person at the Bayes Centre in Edinburgh (at 47 Potterrow)) and online.

​Apologies there is a Google Maps bug at the moment

​Gordon Guthrie will give a short presentation on his report and then there will be Q&A chaired by David Farquhar.

​David is a serial entrepreneur and company scaler, most recently with farm manufacturer Intelligent Growth Solutions and is the AI Accelerator Entrepreneur in Residence at the Bayes Centre.

​About the report

​It is the first major attempt to consider the digital state from a constitutional perspective, taking a holistic view of the creation of state digital services across the entire political cycle, from manifestos and think-tanks, through the creation of legislative and administrative programmes, the workings of parliaments and on to the usual technical and design delivery cycles and in-service systems.

​Based on extensive research and practitioner-interviews, The Foundations of the Digital State spans multiple disciplines.

​Major digital programmes involve dozens of pieces of legislation, complex funding programmes and organisational evolution.

​It makes a number of recommendations as to how to complete the transition of Scotland from an analogue to a digital state.

​The report was written under a Research Fellowship at the Scottish Government under the First Minister’s Digital Fellowship Scheme.

​About you

​You are a civil servant working in any government in the world, at any level, or a politician, someone who works in policy or technology.

​You want to better understand the challenges the state faces in changing from the analogue to the digital world, and what we have leernt over the last 25 years so painfully, and what we could do in the future.

​About the author

​Gordon Guthrie was both active in the campaign to win the parliament in the 1990s and had the honour to be a candidate for it in the historic 1999 election. He has had a long career in the UK’s top internet firms as well as major Silicon Valley ones.

DIGIT Expo attendees will experience a packed conference programme featuring keynotes, interactive workshops, and panels, alongside an extensive exhibition hall and networking area.

The event will be held in-person at Edinburgh’s International Conference Centre.

Come along to listen and learn from experts who will help you on your journey into the USA.

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.

The USA’s size alone — four time zones across 50 states and vast cultural differences across regions — means it has to be treated as a series of regional markets, with different characteristics and business practices.

Book your place via the ‘Learn More’ link below.