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.

With the 2026 election on the horizon, energy policy is fast becoming one of the defining issues of the national conversation. Join us at our inaugural Energy Summit where we kickstart the year by bringing together public sector leaders, community stakeholders, and elected representatives for a half-day of discussion, policy challenge, and practical insight. This is a vital opportunity for 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.

Holyrood is delighted to play a part in recognising and rewarding best practice, teamwork, innovation, and clear leadership across Scotland’s diverse public services.

1 January 2025 marked the 20th anniversary of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) coming into force. Join us for our annual flagship FOI event, where we'll bring together leading FOI voices, reflect on the impact that FOI has had, discuss the latest developments and where it can go next.

Holyrood’s ‘Transforming Scotland's Health’ summit will bring together Scotland’s leading health voices from the public and private sectors to share innovation, make connections and explore the practical steps that can be taken to inspire change and turn the tide.  

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.

Dermatology teams work tirelessly to serve their communities, but with urgent suspected skin cancer referrals rising every year, Health Boards are facing a growing gap between demand and capacity – one that risks undermining their best efforts to ensure every patient receives timely access to care.

Holyrood will host four fringe events at the SNP Annual National Conference 2025. Find out more and get involved.

This conference in Dublin will explore how Ireland’s public and third sectors can respond to emerging cyber challenges and foster collaboration. **Bookings closed**

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!

Join us at Scotland’s premier event - Holyrood Connect’s AI & Cloud Innovation Summit - exploring the future of digital public services on 11 September 2025 at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh.  As AI reshapes the way government operates, and cloud technologies drive efficiency and security, this summit will bring together experts, policymakers, and public sector technology professionals to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and strategies for harnessing AI and cloud technology.