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 2025. 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.

Holyrood Connect’s annual Public Sector Cyber Security Northern Ireland event will return Belfast for another year on 18 February 2026.

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 Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh, bigger and better, on the 10th and 11th February 2026, for it's 17th consecutive year. Across two days, Scotland's top political voices, health leaders and senior representatives from across the public and third sectors will come together to explore the journey from ambition to impact by collaborating and discussing the key challenges and opportunities facing the health and care sector through a packed agenda of panel sessions, masterclasses and keynote addresses. We'll also have a lively exhibition area.

Holyrood Connect’s cyber security event is making its debut in Glasgow on 4 February 2025. This event is an opportunity to exchange ideas, explore strategies, and network with other public and third sector professionals in person to develop your organisation’s cyber security.

Scotland’s public sector continues to face increasingly complex cyber threats. Ensuring we remain resilient and secure is essential to protecting public services and our citizens’ data. Holyrood Connect’s Public Sector Cyber Security Scotland 2026 brings together cyber security experts and industry leaders to explore practical solutions to current and future challenges. Attendees will also have the opportunity to enjoy an exhibition area and connect with peers during dedicated networking sessions.