Holyrood Connect is Scotland’s leading public sector technology conference provider. Our events explore a range of topics, including Scotland’s digital transformation, cloud, digital health, and cyber security.
Holyrood Events Upcoming
Upcoming
29 Apr 2025
Digital communication systems sit at the heart of primary care technology. Their aim is to improve the quality of care through enhancing the patient’s experience of services and enable GPs to become more efficient to cope with patient demand. Technologies...
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21 May 2025
This new half-day conference, paired with another later in the year, will explore wind and solar as renewable energy options in Scotland by addressing the financial and storage challenges, the importance of a Just Transition, and through highlighting the benefits of community engagement.
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From £195+VAT
3 Jun 2025
Scottish Politics Explained COSLA, Edinburgh | 3 June 2025 The countdown to the 2026 Scottish election is on: who holds influence, how do you engage with them, and how do you get your message into their manifesto pledges? Now is...
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12 Jun 2025
Holyrood Connect’s annual Digital Transformation event for the Scottish public sector is returning to Edinburgh for another year. This conference will be a premier opportunity for delegates to reflect on where Scotland’s public sector is on its transformation journey.
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24 Jun 2025
Join Holyrood Communications on 24 June in Central Edinburgh for Law Enforcement in a Digital Age event. As criminals exploit AI and advanced technology for cybercrime, fraud, and people trafficking, law enforcement must innovate to stay ahead. Explore how AI-driven policing, forensic data analysis, and cross-border collaboration are shaping the future of crime prevention. Gain expert insights into the evolving challenges of privacy, data protection, and digital law enforcement.
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8 Jul 2025
To mark the first anniversary of the 2024 election, Holyrood is celebrating some of the achievements that individual Scottish MPs have made in this first year. A fun and relaxed evening that will see some of our new MPs go home clutching a coveted Holyrood Showcasing Scotland award.
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11 Sep 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.
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18 Sep 2025
The Holyrood Garden Party and Political Awards is the unmissable fixture in the Scottish political calendar for politicians, their staff, political journalists, the business community, and the public affairs sector, and is a fun opportunity to remind ourselves that cross-party relations aren’t always that cross!
Upcoming
3 Dec 2025
Holyrood is delighted to play a part in recognising and rewarding best practice, teamwork, innovation, and clear leadership across Scotland’s diverse public services.
Holyrood Events By Category
Holyrood Connect
Climate Series
Supported by an experienced steering group of experts, our Climate events explore best practice and practical insights on how Scotland’s public sector can reach its
decarbonisation targets.
Health & Social Care Series
Informed by the input of a dedicated advisory board of public health thought leaders, our Health & Social Care events share innovation, make connections, and explore the practical steps that can be taken to improve our devolved health system.
Policy Series
Learn from experts about the Scottish political systems, and network with colleagues who are also seeking to engage with elected representatives and influence policy.
Political Engagement & Networking
Holyrood hosts a number of receptions, roundtables, party conference fringe events, and awards ceremonies throughout the year including the annual Garden Party & Political Awards.
Past Events
For over 25 years, Holyrood magazine and its associated events have been the go-to platforms for insight and informed debate about the political and policy landscape in Scotland.
