AI & Cloud Innovation Summit Scotland 2025

Join us at Scotland’s premier event – Holyrood Connect’s AI & Cloud Innovation Summit – exploring the future of digital public services on 11 September 2025 at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh. 

As AI reshapes the way government operates, and cloud technologies drive efficiency and security, this summit will bring together experts, policymakers, and public sector technology professionals to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and strategies for harnessing AI and cloud technology. 

Why Attend?

Unlock AI’s Potential – Discover how AI can enhance public sector efficiency, from automating routine tasks to improving decision-making processes. 

Cloud Infrastructure – Learn about scalable and secure cloud solutions tailored for public sector needs, ensuring data integrity and accessibility. 

Navigate the AI & Cloud Landscape – Understand policy, governance, and ethical considerations shaping the future of AI and cloud adoption. 

Engage with Experts – Hear from leading voices in Scottish Government, public sector, and industry, through keynote sessions, panel discussions, and interactive masterclasses. 

Shape the Future – Be part of discussions on the next phase of digital transformation in the public sector. 

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Who Should Attend?

This event is designed for public sector professionals involved in cloud, digital transformation, IT infrastructure, data management, and AI implementation. Whether you’re a CIO, cloud specialist, policy advisor, or technology leader, this summit offers crucial insights and connections to help you drive innovation in your organisation. 

Secure your place

This event is free to attend for those working in the public and third sectors. If you work in the private sector, please email sales@holyrood.com to discuss commercial opportunities.

Don’t miss your chance to be at the forefront of AI and cloud innovation in Scotland’s public sector.  

Register today

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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.

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Modernising digital infrastructures and adopting emerging technologies like Cloud and AI can seem overwhelming — but they can help you drive meaningful change across your organisation.

In this session, we’ll explore the tangible benefits of these tools and how they can empower public sector organisations to:

- Redefine ways of working

- Deliver better services for citizens

- Unlock data insights and inform decisions

- Enable secure and flexible remote working

- Strengthen communication and collaboration

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You have made the decision to upgrade from legacy systems, but you may now feel overwhelmed with all the different Cloud computing models you can choose from.

In this panel, experts will explore the Cloud infrastructure options available to public sector organisations, highlighting how each could support more secure, efficient, and citizen-focused services.

The use of AI is on the increase globally. With that, there is also increasing concern around the potential risks associated with it.

Our panellists will discuss:

- the opportunities of AI to drive efficiency and economic growth
- how to ensure sustainability amidst the growing demand for data centres
- transparency and the role of the Scottish AI Register
- regulation and governance
- how to stay on top of security

Speakers:
Usman Ikhlaq
Programme Manager - Artificial Intelligence
techUK
Athena Zitrou
Head of Business Analytics
Scottish Water
Carolyne Thomson
Senior AI Policy Officer
Scottish Government
Patrick Haston
Head of Cloud Transformation
Cabinet Office
Alison McLaughlin
Digital Transformation Strategist
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Nia Lewis
Cloud Services Manager
The Scottish Government
Nia has helped the Scottish public sector deliver services that are more efficient to run and meet the raised expectations of today’s customers. She now helps organisations transition to working in the cloud.

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