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
Expired
15 Oct 2026
Holyrood will host five fringe events at the SNP Annual National Conference 2026. Find out more and get involved.
Upcoming
4 Nov 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.
Upcoming
11 Nov 2026
Enjoy an evening of informal networking with Scotland’s MSPs at the next Showcasing Holyrood parliamentary reception, focusing on on making healthcare work for Scotland.
Upcoming
9 Dec 2026
Holyrood is delighted to play a part in recognising and rewarding best practice, teamwork, innovation, and clear leadership across Scotland’s diverse public services.
Past Events
Expired
5 Oct 2026
With Public Service Reform set to be the defining issue of this parliament, join Holyrood magazine and a panel including Ivan McKee, Cabinet Secretary for Public PSR, for a webinar exploring what reform could mean for people, place, and public services.
Expired
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.
Expired
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!
Expired
8 Sep 2026
Enjoy an evening of informal networking with Scotland’s MSPs at the next Showcasing Holyrood parliamentary reception, focusing on Powering Scotland’s Economic Future.
Expired
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.
Expired
3 Jun 2026
Enjoy an evening of informal networking with Scotland’s new and returning MSPs and the organisations driving our economy, hosted by Holyrood magazine editor Mandy Rhodes.
Expired
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.
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.
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.
