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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@wuweicw.com

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 us for a roundtable discussion on the implications of the National Care Service (NCS) Bill, introduced to the Scottish Parliament on 22 June 2022. Further details around the NCS Bill can be found here.

This event will focus on Section 37, which sets out mandated standards for the storing, formatting, and indexing information within the health and care sectors.

In particular, the Scottish Government are interested in exploring how information technology suppliers are best represented in the scope of section 37. The discussion will therefore explore industry perspectives, potential challenges, and opportunities for shaping the secondary legislation.

*This event is exclusively for ScotlandIS members only. Click the ‘Learn More’ link below to book*

Supply25 is transforming public sector procurement. Developed in partnership with Scotland’s CivTech programme and the Scottish Government, the platform focuses on Cyber Security, Accessibility, Transparency, and Compliance, enabling buying organisations to streamline procurement with efficiency at its core.

Scottish Government are looking to engage with industry for feedback on how Supply25 will impact the procurement process both for buyers and suppliers.

*This event for ScotlandIS members is invite only*

The Department for Business and Trade’s UK Defence & Security Exports in collaboration with ADS Scotland will be running an SME Surgery on Thursday 28^th November (0930-1300) at Queen Elizabeth House, Edinburgh and virtually via Ms Teams.

The surgery will give businesses an insight into how to access export opportunities in the defence, security and aerospace sector and how the UK Defence & Security Exports team can support you.  Following the presentations and discussions there will be a networking opportunity over lunch and the opportunity to have one-to-one meetings with members of the team.

The surgery will cover a range of areas including:

• UK Defence & Security Exports team and how they support businesses
• ADS Scotland and how they support their members
• What defence trade missions and events are coming up
• How to use UK Defence & Security Exports’ equipment demonstration facilities
• What you need to know about Export Licences
• Accessing funding from the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA)
• Looking at a range of export markets and opportunities on the horizon

To express your interest in attending please follow the link and register.  All attendees will be sent confirmation, final agenda and joining instructions the week before the surgery.

To be on the mailing list for defence & security opportunities, events etc please register with the UK Defence & Security Export Faculty, free of charge.

This ScotlandIS round-table event invites members to discuss key challenges within public sector procurement. Laurie Brown, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at the Scottish Government, will lead the discussion, providing strategic insights on cyber security governance, risk management, and compliance.

The session aims to foster an open dialogue about the barriers that suppliers face when bidding for and delivering services for public sector projects.

• Insight Sharing: Laurie Brown will share insights into the Scottish Government’s evolving security approaches and priorities, with a focus on how they impact supply chain partners.
• Identifying Barriers: Laurie and his cyber security colleagues are eager to understand specific barriers that suppliers face when navigating public sector procurement, including those related to bidding, contract compliance, and project delivery.
• Collaborative Solutions: The event will also serve as a forum for participants to propose solutions to these challenges and identify opportunities to enhance collaboration between the public sector and industry.

*This event is exclusively for ScotlandIS members only. Click the ‘Learn More’ link below to book*

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 December, we’ll have Steve Higgon, CEO of TAAP as our guest speaker!

Beyond the AI Hype: Practical, Secure, and Cost-Effective App Building for Real Business Transformation

In this session, Steve Higgon will reveal how AI-powered app building revolutionises software development, enabling faster, more secure, and far more affordable results than traditional approaches. With real-world case studies, Steve will illustrate how AI technology empowers organisations to create enterprise-level applications in days, not months, while ensuring resilience and minimising the need for ongoing maintenance.

Discover how companies harness AI to unlock scalable, low-risk applications that reduce costs, boost efficiency, and support sustainable growth. This is an essential session for any business grappling with its AI strategy, ready to cut through the noise and embrace genuine digital transformation.

Click the ‘Learn More’ link below to book.

Tech Trends is your opportunity to get ahead of the game and discover the key technologies making an appearance in the coming year.

This year we’ll be looking at both pushing the limits of the new, some things that help bridge the gap and, as always, we’ll take a peek at what is just hype and how trends from previous years have fared.

Giving us his rundown of the Top Ten Tech Trends of 2025 will be former Gartner analyst Richard Marshall, whose expertise covers numerous areas of software development including, mobile, low code, web tools, AI and Blockchain.

Join us in Edinburgh in January for an eye-opening evening where you will be privy to the latest developments in the industry and the expert predictions for 2025.

A huge thank you to our partners DLA Piper for returning to host us once again.

The distance between technology leaders and laggards is growing ever greater, with increasing numbers of companies finding themselves in transition.

Don’t get left behind – book your ticket for Tech Trends 2025 today.

Tech Trends is free for ScotlandIS members; non-member ticket price is £30 (inclusive of VAT).

Maximum of two attendees per organisation due to capacity. 

If you have any questions about the event please get in touch with Cat Blair at catriona.blair@wuweicw.com

Tech Trends is your opportunity to get ahead of the game and discover the key technologies making an appearance in the coming year.

This year we’ll be looking at both pushing the limits of the new, some things that help bridge the gap and, as always, we’ll take a peek at what is just hype and how trends from previous years have fared.

Giving us his rundown of the Top Ten Tech Trends of 2025 will be former Gartner analyst Richard Marshall, whose expertise covers numerous areas of software development including, mobile, low code, web tools, AI and Blockchain.

Join us in Glasgow in January for an eye-opening evening where you will be privy to the latest developments in the industry and the expert predictions for 2025.

A huge thank you to our partners Burness Paull for returning to host us once again.

The distance between technology leaders and laggards is growing ever greater, with increasing numbers of companies finding themselves in transition.

Don’t get left behind – book your ticket for Tech Trends 2025 today.

Tech Trends is free for ScotlandIS members; non-member ticket price is £30 (inclusive of VAT).

Maximum of two attendees per organisation due to capacity. 

If you have any questions about the event please get in touch with Cat Blair at catriona.blair@wuweicw.com

Tech Trends is your opportunity to get ahead of the game and discover the key technologies making an appearance in the coming year.

This year we’ll be looking at both pushing the limits of the new, some things that help bridge the gap and, as always, we’ll take a peek at what is just hype and how trends from previous years have fared.

Giving us his rundown of the Top Ten Tech Trends of 2025 will be former Gartner analyst Richard Marshall, whose expertise covers numerous areas of software development including, mobile, low code, web tools, AI and Blockchain.

Join us in Aberdeen in January for an eye-opening evening where you will be privy to the latest developments in the industry and the expert predictions for 2025.

A huge thank you to our partners Pinsent Masons for returning to host us once again.

The distance between technology leaders and laggards is growing ever greater, with increasing numbers of companies finding themselves in transition.

Don’t get left behind – book your ticket for Tech Trends 2025 today.

Tech Trends is free for ScotlandIS members; non-member ticket price is £30 (inclusive of VAT). 

Maximum of two attendees per organisation due to capacity.

If you have any questions about the event please get in touch with Cat Blair at catriona.blair@wuweicw.com

Holyrood Connect’s annual Public Sector Data Summit will return to Edinburgh on 13 March 2025. 

The use of data and AI across the public sector is on the increase. It is crucial that we understand how to maximise their potential to help us make informed decisions and improve public services.  

Through a variety of session formats, including keynote addresses, interactive panel discussions and masterclasses, you will hear valuable insights on making the most of your data, how to store it securely, and how to address concerns around AI and ethics. 

Public Sector Data Summit 2025 will also feature an exhibition, providing an opportunity for you to explore relevant solutions for your organisation. 

The event is free-to-attend for those working in the public or third sectors.  

Holyrood Connect 

Holyrood Connect publishes leading Public Sector ICT news in Scotland and hosts renowned Public Sector Tech events & conferences. You can view all of Holyrood Connect’s upcoming events here.