Edinburgh

Holyrood Connect’s annual Digital Transformation event for the Scottish public sector is returning to Edinburgh for another year on 18 June 2026. This conference will be a premier opportunity for delegates to reflect on where Scotland’s public sector is on its transformation journey.

Join Scotland’s public and third sector leaders for an interactive, forward-looking conference – to re-imagine public service delivery in Scotland together with Scottish Government – now, and for the future.  Grounded in the Scottish Government’s Public Service Reform Strategy (published in January 2025), this event will bring together senior decision-makers, policymakers, and innovators to shape how services can be delivered more effectively, collaboratively, and sustainably. 

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!

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.

Holyrood Connect's Digital Health and Care Awards recognise the achievements of the individuals and teams working in the health, social care, and housing sectors, whose innovation and creativity continue to put Scotland at the forefront of the digital revolution.

Holyrood Connect’s annual Public Sector Data Summit will return to Edinburgh on 18 March 2026. 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.

Ensuring Scotland’s Public Sector remains resilient and ready to respond to cyber incidents is essential to protecting public services and citizens data. Holyrood Connect’s annual Cyber Security Scotland conference will bring together Scotland’s top cyber security experts and industry leader for a full day to connect, exchange ideas and explore practical solutions to cyber challenges.

Scotland’s leading Digital Health and Care Conference returns to Edinburgh for it's 17th consecutive year in February 2026. Across two packed days, Scotland's top political voices, health leaders and senior representatives from the public and third sectors will connect, collaborate and delve into the key challenges facing the sector - exploring the journey from ambition to impact.

In this election year, energy policy will be one of the defining issues of the national conversation. Our Energy Summit will bring together the top politicians, public sector leaders, community stakeholders, for a half-day of discussion, policy challenge, and practical insight - providing a valuable opportunity for insight and direct engagement with the leaders shaping Scotland's next energy chapter.

The countdown to the 2026 Scottish Parliament election is now on. Join us to learn for this training session to learn who holds political influence, how to engage with them appropriately during the election period, and how to make sure your priorities are reflected in party manifestos.