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 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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

Ensuring Northern Ireland’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 Northern Ireland conference will bring together Northern Ireland’s top cyber security experts and industry leaders for a full day to connect, share ideas and explore practical solutions to cyber challenges.

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.

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.

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 second annual Cyber Security West conference will bring together cyber security experts and industry leaders for half a day in Glasgow to connect, share ideas and explore practical solutions to cyber challenges.

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.