Holyrood hosts a number of receptions, roundtables, party conference fringe events,
and awards ceremonies throughout the year including the annual Garden Party & Political Awards.
Holyrood Events Political Engagement & Networking
Upcoming
Upcoming
11 May 2026
Join Holyrood's Editors and a number of leading politicians and polsters online for an in-depth post-election webinar to digest the Scottish Election 2026 results.
Upcoming
7 Jul 2026
Holyrood is hosting the second annual Showcasing Scotland Summer Reception and MP Awards where we will celebrate some of the achievements of individual Scottish MPs from the past year.
Upcoming
17 Sep 2026
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!
22 Sep 2026
Join Scotland’s most senior public and third sector leaders for an interactive, forward-looking, conference to 're-imagine' how public services in Scotland can be delivered more effectively, sustainably and collaboratively now and into the future, grounded in the Scottish Government’s January 2025 Public Service Reform Strategy.
Past Events
Expired
24 Mar 2026
Holyrood's annual Connections event is an exclusive gathering of politicians, pollsters, public affairs professionals, political journalists, & key business leaders. This year's event will look ahead to the 2026 Scottish election.
Expired
10 Mar 2026
The latest in our 'Showcasing Scotland at Westminster' reception series. Guests and partners will enjoy an evening of networking and engagement with Scotland’s MPs and Peers in the unique surroundings of Westminster Palace.
Expired
27 Feb 2026
Holyrood is proud to be hosting an important, Energy focused, fringe event at the Scottish Labour Annual Conference 2026 in Paisley.
Expired
20 Jan 2026
A Holyrood and Coca Cola 'Welcome to the New Year' Drinks Reception in the House of Commons. Hosted by Joani Reid, the MP for East Kilbride and Strathaven, and Mandy Rhodes, editor of Holyrood magazine.
Expired
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.
Expired
28 Oct 2025
The latest in our 'Showcasing Scotland at Westminster' reception series. Guests and partners will enjoy an evening of networking and engagement with Scotland’s MPs and Peers in the unique surroundings of Westminster Palace.
Expired
11 Oct 2025
Holyrood will host four fringe events at the SNP Annual National Conference 2025. Find out more and get involved.
Expired
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!
Expired
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.
Holyrood Events By Category
Holyrood Connect
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.
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.
