Our Events

Digital Glasgow 2025

📅 Date and Time: Tuesday, 7th October 2025, 08:30 – 16:30

📍Location: University of Strathclyde, Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow

Event Info:

Stimulating local tech ecosystems has never been more critical. With flagship national programmes designed to widen the funnel for startups and scale-up tech companies, Futurescot’s Glasgow Tech Ecosystem conference brings together industry, government, and academic expertise poised to turn that ambition into a reality.

As we move into the critical delivery phase for Glasgow’s digital economy, local and national government funders will join with the regional agencies whose job it is to support and strengthen the tech sector and, of course, the tech companies looking to transform industries old and new across the Glasgow City Region.

By bringing together all the key players, Futurescot will help supercharge the tech ecosystem in 2025, setting the stage for a future where tech drives societal and economic growth for all.

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Health Data Research UK Conference

📅 Date and Time: 15-16 October 2025

📍Location: Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW

Event Info:

This year’s hybrid conference will feature world-class keynote speakers and opportunities to share your science through submitted talks and posters. With leading exhibitors and a variety of networking events, this is an event to add to your calendar now. We expect to open registration in February 2025 with full details of tickets and prices. You can download the ‘Save the Date’ calendar hold and find out more here.

Why you should join us
Health Data Research UK’s annual conference will be a two-day, hybrid event to celebrate progress and bring people together to accelerate the trustworthy use of health data for public benefit. This is an event dedicated to celebrating how health data science can improve people’s lives.

What to expect
The UK is in a unique position to realise the potential of health data, thanks to the NHS and its cradle-to-grave records for a population of over 65 million people. The last few years have demonstrated the enormous power of data to advance medical knowledge and deliver radical improvements to people’s lives. But there is much more that can be done through large-scale data, advanced analytics and innovative developments in data governance.

Health Data Research UK’s annual conference will be a two-day, hybrid event to celebrate this progress and allow us to come together and continue to build momentum in the health data research revolution.

How to attend
The conference will be hosted in person in Glasgow, UK, or you can join online and access all the sessions as live streams. Register here for a conference ticket.

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Scotland's Health Research and Innovation 2025 National Conference

📅 Date and Time: Thursday, 23rd October 2025

📍Location: Edinburgh International Conference Centre

Event Info:

Scotland’s Health Research and Innovation Conference will take place on Thursday 23 October at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) under the theme of ‘Research Enabled Health Innovation’.

Hosted by the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of Scottish Government and NHS Research Scotland (NRS), the event will be a premier meeting point and knowledge exchange forum for researchers, scientists, innovators, healthcare staff, policymakers, industry, and the public. The conference will encompass everything from the development, adoption, and implementation of next generation treatments, therapies, and technologies to the vital role of Scotland’s forward-thinking, dedicated healthcare workforce.

The conference will celebrate the country’s research and innovation strengths, showcase powerful multi-sector collaboration, and present exciting advancements in how we collectively prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases, ultimately improving health and well-being across Scotland.

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UNITE Digital Health Scottish Matchmaking Event

📅 Date and Time: Monday, 27th October 2025, 10:00 – 14:00

📍Location: The Collaboration Space, Scottish Enterprise Atrium Court, 4th Floor, Glasgow G2 6HQ

Event Info:

This free in-person event aims to foster collaborative project opportunities by connecting Scottish stakeholders with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working in digital health.

It provides an opportunity to showcase digital health projects with the potential to be developed under the UNITE initiative and to identify suitable Scottish partners for collaboration.

In addition to supporting UNITE-specific opportunities, the event will also encourage broader knowledge exchange and cross-sector collaboration within Scotland’s digital and health ecosystems, helping to spark connections that may lead to future initiatives.

Agenda
10am to 10:15am – Welcome and framing the day

10:15am to 10:45am – Stakeholder spotlight

10:45am to 11:15am – SME lightning pitches

11:15am to 11:25am – Break

11:25am to 12:10pm – Challenge deep dive: remote care

12:10pm to 12:55pm – Challenge deep dive: EHDS and data Use

12:55pm to 13:30pm – Lunch and innovation matchmaking

13:30pm to 13:55pm – Gateway to Europe: exploring market access and growth

13:55pm to 14:00pm – Closing comments and next steps

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Registration open: Scottish Cancer PROMs Forum

📅 Date and Time: Friday, 31st October 2025, 10:00 – 12:00

📍Location: Online (MS Teams Webinar)

Event Info:

The SC PROMs Forum is a collaborative space for anyone to contribute and learn about Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs). The Forum provides a space to discuss how PROMs can be collected as part of routine care to better understand and manage the impact that cancer and treatments have on quality of life. The Forum events help support the Scottish Cancer PROMs Advisory Group to provide a clear national vision, driving clinical practice, research, strategy, and policies, relevant to the collection and use of Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) among patients with cancer, in relation to their healthcare in Scotland.

Previous Forum events have been instrumental in the development of the PROMs Core Principles- a set of guidelines for anyone in Scotland who is collecting PROMs. These Core Principles are now packaged within the Scottish Cancer PROMs Toolkit. The Toolkit launched on 31st October 2024 and is free to use and available to all.

At this Forum event we will be celebrating 1 year of the Toolkit. As usual we will have presentations from guest speakers about PROMs, and you will also have the opportunity to take part in discussions. The detailed programme will be made available in due course.  As the Scottish Cancer PROMs Forum event will focus on celebrating 1 year since its launch, your feedback on the Scottish Cancer PROMs Toolkit would be greatly appreciated. You are kindly invited to complete the feedback form at any time, but especially the Forum, to help shape the discussion and improve future versions of the Toolkit.

Registration is open until 11:59pm Wednesday, 29th October 2025.

 

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Transforming Scotland’s Health

📅 Date and Time: Wednesday, 5th November 2025, 09:00 – 16:15

📍Location: Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

Event Info:

The time for band-aid solutions across Scotland’s health is over. We need fundamental and transformative change to make our system sustainable and fitting for the future.

This is a pivotal moment for Scotland’s health and for the future of how the country’s healthcare is delivered and by whom. Central to that, necessary reform will be achieved through both prevention and the adoption of emerging technologies like AI. But transformation will only be achieved with the right people, with the right skills, in the right places, and with the desire to adopt and implement change at pace and scale.

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.

Over the course of the day, sessions will:

• Explore the potential to shift from treatment to prevention
• Consider moving focus from hospitals to primary and community care
• Discuss the move from an analogue way of working to a focus on digital innovation

The event will conclude with a high profile cross-party political panel which will include an audience Q&A.

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Scotland's Health Awards 2025

📅 Date and Time: Thursday, 6th November 2025, 18:30 – 23:00

📍Location: Edinburgh Corn Exchange, Edinburgh

Event Info:

The Scotsman are delighted to host the 2025 Scotland’s Health Awards in partnership with NHS Scotland and The Scottish Government for a second year.

Scotland’s Health Awards 2025 will celebrate the extraordinary achievements of those individuals and teams who go above and beyond to deliver compassionate, high quality health and social care to the people of Scotland.

These awards recognise the contribution of frontline health and social care workers but also celebrate those who work so hard behind the scenes in support roles to ensure we have the kind of health and care services that are vital in achieving the highest quality of care.

The awards ceremony and gala dinner will take place in November 2025 in Edinburgh and will be attended by over 500 guests from across Scotland.

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Technology Scotland Annual Dinner and Awards 2025

📅 Date and Time: Thursday, 13th November 2025, 18:00 – 23:00

📍Location: Grand Central Hotel, 99 Gordon Street, Glasgow

Event Info:

As the largest event in our calendar, the Technology Scotland Annual Dinner welcomes around 250 attendees from across all three of our networks for an evening of networking and celebrations, creating new connections and helping to solidify those already established.

This year will be a very special event as it celebrates ten years of Technology Scotland!

In celebration of Technology Scotland’s 10th Anniversary, we are pleased to introduce the inaugural Technology Scotland Awards at this year’s Annual Dinner. These awards are designed to recognise outstanding achievements within the enabling technology sector, highlighting individuals and organisations that are driving innovation, global impact, and collaboration across Scotland.

Categories

• Technology Scotland Rising Star Award
• Technology Scotland Excellence in Innovation Award
• Technology Scotland International Reach Award
• Technology Scotland Collaboration Award
• Technology Scotland Special Recognition Award

The Technology Scotland Awards are open to any individual or organisation working or operating in the enabling technology sector in Scotland.

In addition to the 10th anniversary celebrations and awards, the annual dinner provides a great opportunity to catch up with colleagues old and new from across the sector, enjoy an evening of celebrations with your team, and recognise the great work happening across the Technology Scotland community.

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DigitalScotland 2025

📅 Date and Time: Wednesday, 19th November 2025, 08:00 – 17:00

📍Location: Edinburgh International Conference Centre

Event Info:

Welcome to Scotland’s largest digital transformation summit for public sector policy and technology leaders.

Featuring over 70 speakers, 100 exhibitors and 1,200 delegates, Digital Scotland is the premier event for digital leaders and innovators dedicated to enhancing government services through technology.

In 2025, the conference will tap into the public tech zeitgeist – covering the latest from the global GovTech movement, digital ID, cloud services, payments, AI, IoT and Cybersecurity.

Digital Scotland is the meeting place where government ministers interact with technology upstarts and disruptors engaged and motivated by the goal of creating world-class digital experiences for citizens of the future. Be part of the conversation.

Learning objectives:

• Understand the strategic direction for government digital policy and programmes.
• Hear how GovTech leaders from across the UK ‘home nations’ are pursuing technology-led transformation of government services.
• Experience best-in-class technology projects from across an array of public services, from healthcare to social services, local government, environment and justice
• Learn playbook approaches to tech implementation from experienced public-sector technology leaders.
• Attend industry masterclasses spanning user-centred design, data, AI, cloud, cybersecurity and IoT

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Life Sciences Conference 2025

📅 Date and Time: Thursday, 27th November 2025, 08:00 – 16:45

📍Location: The Social Hub Glasgow, Glasgow

Event Info:

The Scotsman Life Science Conference 2025 brings together industry leaders, innovators, and researchers to discuss the most pressing topics and emerging trends in life sciences today. Set in the heart of Glasgow, this one-day conference will explore the intersection of AI, genomics, sustainability, and cutting-edge therapies that are transforming the landscape of healthcare and biotechnology.

What to Expect:

• Panel Discussions on the latest developments in biotech start-ups, AI & big data in healthcare, and the integration of sustainability into life sciences innovations.
• Interactive Sessions focusing on precision medicine, AI, and sustainable biotech practices.
• Insights into Scotland’s biotech ecosystem, examining opportunities for collaboration and scaling within the local and global market.
• Opportunities to connect with top professionals, investors, and decision-makers from the life sciences ecosystem, fostering collaboration and growth.

This conference is essential for anyone interested in the future of personalised medicine, biotech entrepreneurship, data-driven healthcare, and green innovation. Join us to stay at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field.

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Health and Care Analytics Conference 2025

📅 Date and Time: 3rd and 4th December 2025

📍Location: Online

Event Info:

Following the success of the Health and Care Analytics (HACA) conferences in 2023 and 2024, we are delighted to invite you to register for HACA 2025, a national celebration of the vital work of health and care analysts across the UK. The conference brings together analysts, leaders, and decision-makers to explore how high-quality analysis drives impactful decisions across systems. This year’s theme ‘Rising to the challenge: Analysis at the heart of health and care systems of the future’ recognises the growing role of analytics in shaping future-ready services, influencing policy, and enabling innovation across health and care.

The conference is free and open to anyone working in the NHS, local authorities, universities, civil service, and the third sector, particularly those in analytical, leadership, or strategic roles.

We’re excited to present a rich and varied programme, including:

• Insightful plenary sessions
• Learning events led by experienced practitioners
• Poster presentations showcasing practical impact
• Interactive workshops for peer exchange and skill-building

The conference offers a unique opportunity to:

• Celebrate and promote high-quality analytical work
• Discover innovative approaches to solving system challenges
• Highlight the strategic value of analytical teams
• Build networks and foster collaboration
• “Steal with pride” from the best work around the country
• Spark inspiration – before, during and after the conference!

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SPaRC NRS Pain 15th Annual Scientific Meeting

📅 Date and Time: Friday, 5th December 2025, 09:00 – 16:30

📍Location: Malmaison Hotel, 44 Whitehall Crescent, Dundee DD1 4AY

Event Info:

SPaRC and the NHS Research Scotland Pain Specialty Group will host the 15th Annual Scientific Meeting on 5th December 2025 at Malmaison in Dundee. This will be an opportunity for meeting, sharing research, and identifying potential collaborations. You are invited to attend this meeting and to submit an abstract for presentation (oral or poster).

The objectives of the SPaRC Annual Scientific Meeting will be to:

• Update SPaRC members on pain research
• Share current and recent research between members of the Community (submitted abstracts, invited speakers and posters)
• Identify the ways in which patients will benefit from the research
• Identify and develop collaborations within the Community
• Identify other possible activities within the Community

Guest speakers include:

• Professor David Bennett, Oxford University
• Brona Fullen, Associate Professor, University College Dublin

The registration for the event and the call for abstracts opens on Friday, 1st August. Abstracts are welcomed for both oral presentations and posters. The submission window will close on Monday, 6th October.

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DigiFest Scotland 2025

📅 Date and Time: Thursday, 11th December 2025, 08:15 – 16:30

📍Location: Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow

Event Info:

Hosted by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) and delivered in partnership with the Scottish Government and NHS Scotland, in association with Futurescot, this year’s DigiFest comes at a pivotal time for transformation in Scotland’s health and care services.

DigiFest 2025 will spotlight the national rollout of the Digital Front Door, a £27 million programme revolutionising access to care across Scotland—starting in NHS Lanarkshire. It will also showcase real-world projects like Digital Lifelines Scotland, which has already supported over 5,500 people with digital access, skills, and services.

Whether you work on the frontlines, in local or national policy, innovation, housing, care or academia, DigiFest is your opportunity to connect, share, and lead.

Key Themes for 2025:

• Digital Front Door: Launching Scotland’s bold new digital gateway to care
• Data-Driven Innovation: Predictive, preventative, personalised care
• Integrated Care Pathways: Seamless support across health and social care
• From Research to Real-World: Turning evidence into frontline impact
• Future Digital Skills: Empowering tomorrow’s digital workforce

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Digital Health and Care Conference 2026

📅 Date and Time: Tuesday, 10th February 2026, 09:25 – 15:00

📍Location: Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

Event Info:

Scotland’s leading Digital Health and Care Conference returns to Edinburgh on the 10th and 11th February 2026 for it’s 17th consecutive year, and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever.
Across the 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.

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